“The Reincarnation of Radha” penned by the author Mae Gosaynie and illustrated by Dalia Najjar is an autobiographical account on Radha. Story features a soul Radha who lack self-love. Radha already knew that this was going to be her final lifetime before she was born. She knew that during this lifetime, she would meet her soulmate Krishna.
Radha chose for Lord Krishna to marry Rukmini who would be his physical mate. She chose to unite with Krishna through astral projection.
This story is different from the mythological story of Radha-Krishna. It was a different experience to read about Radha’s lack of self-love and the choices she made for her life.
Since length of the book is just 57 pages, one would be able to finish this in a single sitting. Cover photo of the book is so attractive that it has the power to attract readers in the first look. I am glad to come across this book. I am looking forward to read more work by Mae.
“In Search Of” is the debut novel of the author Aditi Bathia. It is a fast paced romance. There are three important characters in the story: Anya, Yohan and Aarav. Anya and Aarav were deeply in love eight years back. But they have to part their ways. Anya got married to Yohan. They both were compatible for each other but somehow love spark between them wasn’t upto the level that it should be.
Anya’s life suddenly took a new turn when her ex Aarav came back to her life in the form of a client. As we all know, on seeing our ex, feelings come back. Same happened with Anya. Grab a copy of this book and find it yourself will she be able to stay loyal to her marriage or her love for Aarav takes more power over her marriage with Yohan?
This novel is written in a simple language. If you are not into reading and want to try the romance genre then go ahead with this one. Cover photo of the book looks nice and title is suitable. Characters are well written and the story feels realistic as we may find people in similar situation around us. It’s a worth reading story.
Q1. Hello Sir, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
Hello! My name is D.W. Whitlock. I’m a professional animator that writes thriller novels. I love spending time with my family, video games, watching films and riding my Triumph Scrambler motorcycle. And reading, of course. Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Crucible of Fear’ book?
I’ve written many short pieces to practice and learn, but writing full-length novels has always been my goal. The biggest challenge I think was wrangling a tight, compelling story from tons of research material I gathered and the various ideas I had. There is a ton of stuff that didn’t make it in to the book, but what did make it in is that much stronger.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
Books by Michael Crichton, Robert McCammon, Michael Connelly, Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child and so many others from Arthur C. Clarke to Margaret Atwood, but I’d say these writers and their works have influenced me the most.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
I grew up in the local mountains of California, so I go back to those types of areas as much as I can. The clean, clear air, the smell of pine and sage and the absolute quiet is like nothing else.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
Absolutely. I do a lot research after deciding on what type of story I want to write. Many of the elements that form the basis of the story are revealed through this process. Technology, locations, potential situations, elements of danger, along with character motivation and what types of skills and flaws they have.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘Crucible of Fear’ book?
Working about 1-3 hours per day, I was able to finish Crucible of Fear in about six or seven months, from outlining to final pass after beta reads. When I’m not writing, a lot of time is spent thinking about the story and characters while I’m on motorcycle rides, in the shower, trying to get to sleep! Some of the best ideas happen when you’re NOT at the keyboard.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘Crucible Of Fear’ book to buy?
Amazon.com and all Amazon international markets. It is also available to Kindle Unlimited subscribers for free.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Crucible of Fear’?
I wanted the cover to be simple yet striking and not too typical of the thriller genre, which usually has the silhouette of character running against the backdrop of a monochromatic city in either punchy red or orange. I hired an artist to create the image and it showed promise, but I wasn’t really happy with the final result so I reworked it into the version you see now.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I ask myself, what is the most interesting or exciting thing the characters can do in this scene and still make it believable? I also have a hard and fast rule: No Deus Ex Machina saving the characters. They always figure a way out themselves, but it will most likely cost them.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
Book: The Ocean In My Eyes: A Story of Mindfulness
Author: Marcey Heschel
Available On: Amazon
Language: English
Rating: 5/5
“The Ocean In My Eyes: A Story of Mindfulness” is an amazing Children’s Book written by the author Marcey Heschel and illustrated by Pei Jen. Story features a little girl Sophia that live besides the ocean. She struggles with anxiety. One day she found some magic flippers on the beach that took her beneath the sea. Grab a copy of this book and read it yourself to know how some underwater friends can bring a change in Sophia’s life.
This book guides little readers about how to deal with anxiety. Illustrations are mind blowing and storyline is interesting. Cover photo of the book looks eye catchy and the title is suitable. It’s a worth reading story that could be read aloud in class or could be enjoyed alone. Parents could gift this amazing book to their kiddos. This book would be a great addition to your little ones bookshelf.
“The Best Thing About Bennett” penned by the author Irene Wittig is an uplifting story of a middle-aged woman overcoming fear and self-doubts to find adventure, love and family. Bennett Hall was forced into early retirement as her employment with Bancroft, Chandler and Co was terminated. She is happy that she no longer have to care for her Aunt Mary. Aunt Mary’s house was passed to Bennett as part of her will. Bennett sold the house and moved to a smaller and more manageable house.
Earlier in life, once when she saw a handsome man Stephen helping his father at the neighborhood library, she immediately fell in love with him. Later they even had plans to get married, have kids but because of his father’s deteriorating health and wish to be around his sister, Stephen and his father moved to Baltimore
Bennett later met Joe Muir, an attractive widower who along with his wife adopted two Ugandan children. Joe’s wife was killed in Uganda. Grab a copy of this novel and find out yourself how Bennett find a new purpose to fulfill so she could win Joe’s heart.
Language of the book is lucid. Cover photo is eye catchy. Author’s writing style is amazing. The way the story started and is written smoothly, it perfectly fit my reading taste. I loved the way Bennett’s character is written. I am highly impressed with Irene’s writing in this novel and I am curious to read more of her work.
“London Loves His Opposites” is an amazing story penned by the author CC Ward and illustrated by Kaitlyn Finney. Story features a little boy London who was born different. In his world, down is up, in is out, sky is on the ground, etc.
This book introduces little readers to the term neurodivergent – those who communicate differently and experience the world differently.
This is an inspiring story that motivates normal kids to accept those like London. It also inspire kids like London to dream. Cover photo of the book is nice. Story is amazing. It is a short and quick read that kids will enjoy and learn from. Language of the book is simple so kids would be able to understand it easily. It’s a worth reading story.
Q1. Hello Sir, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
Originally, I come from a screenwriter and independent filmmaking background with over twenty years of experience in the arts and entertainment industry. My directorial debut was entitled, 17 & Under, and won my first awards, garnered successful distribution and landed me squarely on the filmmaking map. Since then, I’ve been a part of many successful productions, with my latest film The Boatman. I won Best Director Idyllwild Film Festival among many other wins and a Best Director and Best Film nominee of the prestigious 33rd Annual Imagen Awards. Now I like to turn my storytelling skills into long-form narrative fiction. My first novel is entitled, Weeper. Weeper is the multigenerational story of the relationships between the members of two 19th century Appalachian families; the True’s, a family of “warners” (early funeral directors), and the Fenn’s, a family of “weepers” (paid mourners). My current is Collodion. It is the second in a companion series after Weeper. All three will submerge into the macabre world of the nineteenth century death industry; postmortem photography & embalming.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Weeper’ book?
My first novel was a huge learning curve. Adept at screenplays, novels posed a challenge. I learned from editors over and over again, with multiple versions. I got a little better with Collodion
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
Charles Frazier (Cold Mountain) Pat Conroy (Prince of Tides) I don’t even come close to the prose these guys produce, but they are an inspiration.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
I’m a man of water. I love lakes, beaches, streams, rivers. I like visiting any place that has those.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
Yes. I’m a plotter and plot out the entire story first. But I know it will change after many drafts. Something doesn’t work out, so you have to change it over here and so forth. Since I’m a historical fiction writer, research into history helps me bring in interesting facts and many times helps with plot.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘Collodion’ book?
About six months with many more months of revisions.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find your books to buy?
Both of my books are on paperback, Kindle and Audible audiobook.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the cover and the title of your books?
I want something ironic or something that would make a reader say, “What is that?” The title of Collodion comes from the substance that is used both in wet plate photography and in embalming, the two professions of my two main characters. The cover for my second book is an interesting story: The two people on the cover I found in nineteenth century tintype photographs. They are real people that lived long ago. I bought them and used them on my cover of Collodion. I do not know who they are. Just regular people that lived long ago.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I need a story I’ve never heard of before. I don’t want to write a story that is a different take on another story. That’s not my style.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
Many of the characters, places, ships and things in the story were true historical people, places, battles and things. In the kindle edition you can use their “X-ray” and click on their names and it gives a ton of interesting facts about the place or person or thing.
“Journey of 8: New Beginnings” is an amazing book penned by the author Charlotte Sun. This is an inspiring poetry book that shows how life goes through different seasons of love, pain, broken lies, new beginnings, etc. Poetry is based on these different topics. My favorite among the collection is New Beginnings. Sharing few lines below that are my favorite:
New Beginnings as the twinkle star draws near. Not only to bear witness to those that tried to spell cast bearer of bad news. They will see the Good News that the Universe shall bring Unity and the Love that wasn’t broken. Just another token God rewards those that have grace and the faith of New Beginnings.
Written in simple language, one would be able to understand these poems even if you are not an avid poetry reader. Cover photo of the book is nice and title is suitable according to the contents of the book. Written in 104 pages, one could read this book in a single sitting. Author’s writing style is appreciated. I love the message that new beginnings arrive.
Book: The Adventures of Annabelle: Annabelle and the Messy Room
Author: Judy Pernice
Available On: Amazon
Language: English
Rating: 5/5
Judy Pernice’s “The Adventures of Annabelle: Annabelle and the Messy Room” is a lovely story. With Halloween approaching, Annabelle is really excited to go to mall and shop for her Halloween costume. After coming home from school, she made her room a total mess. All her stuffs are lying here and there. Annabelle’s mom asked her to clean her room first if she wants to go for shopping.
Grab a copy of this book and read it yourself to know what Annabelle will do? Written in simple language, this is a great story that kids will cherish as they read it. Cover photo of the book is eye catchy. Annabelle’s adventures are relatable and fun to read. I read this story to my little nephew and he enjoyed it totally. I like to strongly recommend this entire book series for little readers.
“Curly Girl: My Curls Are Mine To Love” is an amazing Children’s Book written by the author Casey F McGee and illustrated by Amari N Booker. Story features a little girl Baylee who loves her big curly poofs. On the first day of second grade, her new schoolmates made fun of her hair saying they look like “crunchy popcorn balls”. Will this comment from others affect Baylee?
Grab a copy of this amazing story and read it yourself to find out what happens next in the story. Cover photo is eye catchy and author has beautifully written this story. I enjoyed reading it. This book gives a wonderful lesson of not letting ourselves feel low because of the comments that other people make on us. Language of the book is simple and easy to understand. I loved this story.
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