Recently I got my hands on the book “Not On God’s Watch” penned by the author Niecy E.A.E. Darden. The author has experienced so many miracles in her life that God has performed. This book is a testimony and the author is asking the readers to have faith in God because no matter how small or big our problems are, God is always there to take care of us.
This is a memoir. In 1997, the author got separated from her abusive husband and she became a single mother to her two kids: Michael and Lexi. Soon, she entered into a relationship with Andre’. He treated her with care and love. As the years passed by, they got married. After having a car accident, Darden underwent a knee surgery but Andre took care of household work, kids and her. Grab a copy of this memoir and read it yourself to know what all challenges the author has faced in her life and how God helped her every time by putting angels in her life.
Through this book, the author is inspiring the readers to believe in God. The author is giving a very important message to readers – Always listen to your body. Language used in the book is lucid and the cover photo is nice. I believe in angels that God places in our life as I have experienced them myself. Within just a few pages, the author has managed to share amazing ups and downs of her life. Narration is smooth and I am glad to get my hands on this book that is worth reading.
The 50-Year Secret penned by the author Eggy Hepburn is a true story of physical, mental and sexual abuse of a child by his own father. Eggy was born in Aldershot in 1958 to Gwendoline and Brian. At the age of eleven, he was abused by his own father. His father was a bully, a liar, etc. One day, he took Eddy to bathe and was standing very close to him. He used to do this on Thursdays when Eddy’s mom used to be at work. Earlier his family used to wonder why Eddy doesn’t talk much to his father but now they know the reason.
Father’s role is to provide the best to his kids. But when that person himself becomes your abuser then how could you trust others. Eddy has mentioned how in many cases, abused become the abuser later in life. But Eddy has raised his children and grandchildren well. After carrying the burden for 50 long years, Eddy informed his family and the police about the childhood abuse. Through this book, Eddy is asking the victims to reach for help. He has narrated his story well and I am thankful to him for sharing an important part of his life with the readers.
We shouldn’t let anyone take advantage of us. Standing up for ourselves is not easy but we should do it. Written in simple language, this story of Eddy could be read by beginners as well. It’s a story worth reading. I am glad to get my hands on this book. Story is fast paced and I like to recommend it to adult readers.
Grief penned by the author Taea Edwards is the debut book of the author. It is the first installment in the trilogy. Author has started this book by telling the readers what grief actually means. It is a deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone’s death.
Main character of the story is Amara Brayleigh who lost her role model and best friend i.e. her mother Viviana Brayleigh seven years ago. Story involves magic and lack of control was the reason Viviana had lost her life. Amara’s head spins even with the slightest use of magic. She completed her university degree in Dijurri’s history. Only work and reading at the library is what keeps her busy and entertained. Since Amara was listed as a mage on her birth papers and she was raised below the poverty line, not many people wanted to hire her. As the story progresses, Amara meets a guy Sloane who wanted to be friends with her but Amara kept on asking him to stay away.
Grab a copy of this book and read the story to know what happens next as Amara tries to navigate through life every day. Story is intriguing. Pace was slow in the beginning but after a few pages, the story picked pace. Language used in the book is lucid. Title of the book is suitable. Writing style of the author is amazing. Plot is interesting. Glossary at the end of the book is helpful.
Q1. Hello Ma’am, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
My name is Taea Edwards, I’m a full-time student at the University of Central Florida with a passion in writing and politicals. I dream of doing book-signings for my novels, strive to connect with readers so they feel less isolated in this crazy world, and aim to one day travel all over the world for my writing and humanitarian aid work!
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Grief’ book?
The biggest challenge I faced was poor organization. I started at a very young age (8th grade) and because I was evolving so much over the years I had to entirely redo the novel over four times, which stretched out the process by six years. I wouldn’t ever change the oitcome, however it proved quite challenging to fix and alter.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
I would absolutely say Sarah J Maas was one of the greatest influences on my writing. I looked up to her for so long, and going to her book signing was one of the greatest turning points in my writing, because I knew immediately all I wanted was to be on the other side of that stage and signing table.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
I have not been to enough places consistently to have a favorite! I have always moved around and never spend more than a few years in any one place, so a lot of areas are nostalgic to me, but none is a consistent favorite as I haven’t been back to enough places! But any beach is always a safe haven for me!
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
I would say there is quite a bit to do before diving in, however there can be times when I will spontaneously add a new exceprt as well. For example, on the novels I have yet to write, first I need an idea (which comes quite easy for me), than a base plan for characters (they usually evolve on their own eventually, but a solid idea is still needed to start), and some decent plot lines/development plans for characters and plot. With those few things in mind, I generally let the idea sit for a minute as well, because I know over a few months’ time (whilw focusing on other novels), dozens of new ideas will come to me, which I can match to a certain novel, and build on it in that way beforehand so there is less revisions later on.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘Grief’ book?
It took me (as previously mentioned) six years to finish Grief. This was because the final version and the original are pretty kuch entirely different concepts. I’d say to write the most recent concept took about 2 years max, however as I was younger I never wrote very consistently.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘Grief’ book to buy?
Currently, it is not published yet, though once I do publish it the novel will be accessible on Kindle/Amazon, Audible, my personal website, and IngramSpark for sure, though I’m still looking for other places to add it to as well.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Grief’ ?
I have had the book cover for Grief in mind for years, as well as the next two novels. I am currently looking for an artist who cen help bring that image to life. As the trilogy centers around Amara and her development, I always wanted her to be a direct part of it, which is why I always wanted a half-face realistic drawing of her along the edge, each cover will have her primary emotion of the novel to show visual progress, and will have her magic slowly growing around her, as symbolism again for her progress throughout the novels. The title came to me as I was about halfway through writing the book. I’ve had it set for years, I can’t quite remember how it hit me, but I believe I had just finished writing the climax for one of the very early versions and the sheer agony and grief that would tie the readers to the pace was just so heavy, I knew nothing else would fit the description more.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I would say I keep things fresh by truly knowing the ins and outs of my own novel. By knowing every little detail of lore, backstory, history, charavter, in and out, it always leaves something else to pepper in or add that will for sure add to the story, so even if it is just a simple chapter of the characters having fun and takinf a break from the stress of their situations, they are leaving something with the readers. At least, that is what I hope to accomplish.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
Not quite secrets, but as all of mh novels take place in the same universe, there is a lot of different opportunities for crossovers, so readers should keep their eyes peeled for character descriptions, sayings, or visuals that may seem out of place… They might come up later in the series, or even in another world.
Heirs & Spares penned by the author Jennie L Spohr is the first book in The Realm Series. Lady Annelore is the Matilda of Beaubourg. Bryan loves her and wants to marry her but Anna told she will talk to her father. The King of Troixden died without an heir. His younger brother William returned from exile. He needed a queen and an heir.
William is a man of wisdom and good heart. When he came to Beaubourg, he selected Anna to be among his choices for queen. After his tour ends, he will call three of seven ladies to court for final review. Anna told her father about Bryan and herself. Her father told that Bryan is a faceless Duke and he has raised Anna to deserve someone better than him. Story became more interesting as Bryan told William about his intentions of marrying Anna. Will Annelore be William’s final choice? Grab a copy of this novel and find out what is gonna happen next.
If you love reading historical fiction then you couldn’t miss to get your hands on this amazing book. Dialog narration is beautiful and the cover photo is eye-catching. The way the author has written characters is impressive. The historical setting is amazing and the romance parts are my favorite from the story. Pace of the story is fine and I enjoyed every bit of this story.
Sophie and the Shadow is a Children’s Book written by the author Georgia Garfield-White. This is an interesting story featuring a little girl Sophie who didn’t like her shadow. Sophie wished she could have her father’s or mother’s or even little brother’s shadow. Sophie feels that her shadow is quiet and shy. Grab a copy of this interesting story book and find out will Sophie be able to get rid of her shadow or will she learn to love it.
The plot of the story is interesting. Through this book, the author has explained the importance of our shadow to the little readers. Cover photo of the book is nice and the title couldn’t have been more appropriate. I enjoyed every bit of this story and like to recommend it strongly to little readers.
Muhenda: Infernal Paradise is a black science dystopia set in Africa. Story is written by an African author, Wilson Miguel. The Black lives matter movement was successful and black had earned the right to live free but a white supremacist ended the law and all black people were asked to return to Africa. With the rupture of the ozone layer, things turned upside down and the Kingdom of Muhenda, in Africa is the only place with little biodiversity. Many people immigrated to Africa and became slaves.
Kwame Nankela is Muhenda’s crown prince. He hated a slave Selena whose father was executed, after he was supposedly accused of assassinating the former king of Muhenda. All the slaves have to suffer severe punishment often because of Selena. Even though she is determined to free them from slavery but everyone turned against her when Darren (Soviet Prince), was beaten badly by Kwame.
Story is interesting and unique. I appreciate the author’s imagination in writing this intriguing story. Cover photo of the book looks nice and the title is suitable. Characters are interesting and even though there are many characters in the story, the author has described them well. I enjoyed every bit of this story and like to recommend it to other readers.
Q1. Hello Ma’am, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
My name is Mihret Adal Gidi, born and raised in Ethiopia Addis Ababa. I would say I am quite a story teller who could not recall when exactly she started developing her love for literature, in general. But it would be fair to put it like; she is born for it. After all, writing is what makes me feel alive. As it defines me. I have a totally free spirit with no imagination boundary, at all. Many around me would say I was quite a story teller; I used to tell stories even as a child. I was known for my writings at school; I used to participate in many medias and even present my assignments in quite unique manner, which got me my teachers’ attention; giving me recognition that I should consider writhing as a serious part of my life. One cannot imagine her/his path. On that count, I used to think that I would be a dramatic artist who would bound herself with the love between her brush and her imagination weave of art. Fortunately, that part of my life; the rapacious thirst to art, is now benefiting me; I grow up to be an author who would also work on her book designing, artistically. I am also a cloth designer. I am a person whose soul belongs to art.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Hell Again’ book?
We all have multiple challenge working on every dream. Let alone writing a novel, even to write this very interview answer I realized that I am my own biggest challenge, primary. I seem to face a hard time to decide on manners to present my given thoughts to anything. I have an obsessive behavior with over writing everything I write. I would go back to reading my own work and simply find it hard to satisfy myself enough with structures or amount of information in them For Hell Again, things were different; I was supposed to conduct research that would contribute solid touches to the story in ‘Hell Again’ and it was hard; to be able to acquire unbiased data regarding any religious aspects was challenging, for the story is more focused on the spiritual entities. I figured that every religion is the only religion that is right in the eyes of the believers. The other challenge was the payment methods. Ethiopia has quite fenced in methods of payment; international money transaction is difficult for locals. Which means, it is hard to complete any international payments for any purpose and that almost drove me insane.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
I love all writing of Poulo Cello, J.K. Rowlling, Chinua Achebe, Yismake Worku and Kate White. These are some among many authors that inspired me.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
Even though my country is with numbers of destinations, I would love to point out Dega island on Tana lake as one of my favorite places; for its amicable society and the tranquil feeling it fills the visitors with. It is also a place with most beautiful smell coming from the plants and fruits on the island. Truth is, my favorite spot anywhere in the world, is a seat right next to my mother. She is my inspiration, my best friend and someone who is always there for me my entire life in every possible way.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
Usually, ideas come to my mind anywhere and at any time, but when it comes to writing, I usually put an effort to make sure that I am mentally ready to jot down anything. I love to conduct research over any topic before allowing my pen to meet my paper. When it is an idea, I write it down just like that, but to have a constructed story I take my time; conducting research and mental preparation to have a fixed writing manner, the style I mean.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘Bleeding Hearts Of A Butterfly’ book?
Entirely it takes me around five years to complete ‘Hell again,’ with the researches I conducted to add as a recipe to the story. But it takes almost a year to get it published.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find your books to buy?
Austen Maculy, amazone, Good reads, ebay, Black Wells, Water Stones, Barnies and Nobles, Kobo, Hive… many more.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the cover and the title of your books ?
The essence of the story drives the title, in the end. As I mentioned, earlier, I have a vivid imagination and based on that I tried to work on it in as much as I can. But my primary challenge is myself that I was not satisfied with my work and other’s work of art; illustrating my mind. That is when I meet an artist, Selam Mekonin who developed my sketching into a water painting.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
Clearly stating it, reading is the best mechanism to keep everything fresh. The more we read, the more we understand the options in hand. When I say reading, I mean any types of books; fiction, non-fiction, motivational books… reading various types of books can expose us to acquire different methods of writing mechanisms. Besides, we have choices in what makes us feel happy while reading, but we should know the fact that there is no bad book. Every book come with different stories or materials that can benefit us in life; working life or our social/family life. For writing fresh and updated or even, interesting story, I believe we should keep reading different types of books.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
The book is full of secrets, secrets that unfolds with each chapter. Saying that, it is hard to point out one secret among many. I would only hope readers would enjoy the igniting curiosity in the process of the story telling.
Scars Of A Magician penned by the author Robert B Herring Jr. is a fantasy novel. Story is set in Seven Moon village in the Old Creek Mountain. Main character of the story is a seventeen years old high school student named Derrick Blackwell. He is a student of Seven Moon High School. Derrick’s mom Kayla led the school as principal, while his dad, Jacob, held the position of science and potion teacher. Derrick has heard many stories from his grandmother about grandpa Jarvis who was smart, stubborn and brave.
At high school, Derrick landed into the Principal’s office after he and his best friend played a prank on Mr Cash. Derrick has performed a spell from The Red Wizard Book. He got the book from a creepy old lady’s carriage. Grab a copy of this book and get to know yourself what’s gonna happen next.
This story reminded me a little about Harry Potter. Plot of the story is interesting and I couldn’t put this book down until I finished it. I really enjoyed reading about Derrick’s character. Pace of the story is fast and I wasn’t bored anytime while reading this story. I am looking forward to reading more of the author’s work.
Book: Practice Tests For The SAT (Test Prep Series)
Publisher: Vibrant Publishers
Available On: Amazon
Language: English
Rating: 4/5
Practice Tests For The SAT (Test Prep Series) published by Vibrant Publishers is a 528 pages book. This book has different tests like Reading Test, Writing and Language test, Math Test and Essay. At the end of the tests, the answer key is there so students can verify whether their answers are correct or not. Detailed answers explanation is what I appreciate the most in this book.
The Math section has various graphs and diagrams that will help students in their analytical skills.
Students who are preparing for their SAT exams will have the most enriching learning experience with this amazing book. I appreciate the content that is there in this book. Furthermore, the content is in line with the current version of the tests. The detailed explanations to answers is an invaluable tool to students and will prepare them to score good in the SATs. Cover photo of the book looks nice. Book is properly formatted so it will be easy for students to make effective use of it.
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