“Trials & Tribulations of Modesty Greene” is a historical fiction novel penned by the author DW Plato. It revolves around Harriet Tubman and her ancestors. Story begins from the year 1979 and features Mo’destee Vert living in Senegambia with her family. When Africans were captured and taken to America as slaves, Modesty was called by a man that she is a girl and he could make her a woman. She is now known as Modesty Greene.
Mo’destee befriends Ethel, Robert Bank’s daughter. With the new crop going in, Robert bought three men and Mo’destee. Robert told Ethel that she is innocent but these slaves should know who the real boss is. Grab a copy of this novel to find out what difficulties Mo’destee has to face.
This is a great story that has mature as well as sensitive content. Story involves history, rape, torture, slavery, freedom, etc. This story is riveting and hooked me in it. If stories involving history are of your interest then this is a great fiction to pick. Story is told from multiple POVs and characters are well written. It’s a great fiction and would be a great addition to your bookshelf.
“The Happy Half-Moon Girl” is a children’s book written by Jennifer Maher.
It is a tale of the happy half-moon girl who raises her head when the moon is covered half in shade and sends happy thoughts in a glimmering stream to fill children’s head with a happy dream. Give a quick read to the story to know how she blows her dream wand to send smile for the children asleep in their bed and what are those sweet dreams? It’s a perfect bedtime story that children will surely love.
Visuals used in this book are eye catchy. The story is fast paced and exciting. Readers will definitely love this story. It’s an adorable book that I recommend strongly for little readers. A wonderful story that I will surely share with my friends.
Brilliant story, great pictures kept me hooked from start to finish. Lovely addition to any children’s bookshelf.
Q1. Hello Ma’am, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
Hello! I am so honored to be here to introduce myself a little. My name is Keylee Hargis, author of The Bond Series. I am from Bowling Green, Kentucky, and I love reading and writing! When I’m not doing either, I love photography and videography. I’m still in college and I plan to major in English with a creative writing focus. I love writing stories that give my readers a new world to escape into.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘ The Royal Bond ’ book?
My key challenges in writing The Royal Bond would have to be the restructuring from the original version. I wrote The Royal Bond on Wattpad as a freshman in high school and never thought this would become a career for me. When I went to publish The Royal Bond, I had to restructure and pretty much re-write the book to make is more… me, since I am older now!
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
. An author that has influenced me the most is Sarah J. Maas. Her books are so amazing and was one of the first authors that really made me enjoy reading. She produced a book that gave me an escape from reality and made me feel as if I was there witnessing the whole story play out, which I loved.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
My favorite spot to visit in my country would be going to the beach in Florida. What makes it special to me is giving me a new setting to escape in and kick back on the beach with my book reading, or my laptop writing. It’s so peaceful and I am able to do so much in the new atmosphere!
Q5. Is there lots to do before you dive in and start writing a book?
Before I start writing a book, so much goes into it that many people wouldn’t expect. My brain storming process is long and well thought out. I like to take a lot of time creating a plot before I create my characters and then I fit them into the plot accordingly. I love to take time with my characters to create something that makes them rememberable to my readers!
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘ The Royal Bond ’ book?
It took me about a year to write The Royal Bond. Then before publishing, it took me about five months or so to get it ready. I put my heart and all my time into the process of The Royal Bond, which I am so proud of.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find your books to buy?
You can buy The Royal Bond (paperback or e-book) on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and many other stores!
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the cover and the title of your books?
The book cover was a long process to me because I really wanted something to wow my readers. I had a photoshoot with my friend, Elizabeth, who did such an amazing job modeling Scarlett Madison (from the book). I talked with the photographer about my ideas and we came to an agreement to do a powerful move of her crowning herself. It’s a small detail, but if you look closely you can see the person crowning her is actually her because of the same sleeves/dress etc. (this is super important to the plot). Then Maja, my cover editor, heard all the ideas I had and mashed them all together to create an amazing cover! As for the title, I created it from the mate bond in the book and since Scarlett becomes a royal, The Royal Bond stuck.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I try to keep things fresh by creating new characters and scenarios that won’t bore my readers and make them feel as if you’re reading the same thing over and over again. I also love doing huge climax events that no one would expect and other things like that!
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
There are a few secrets in the book, but a big one is the small details in which the books of The Bond Series intertwines. So look for the small details that may seem irrelevant when mentioned, because it will pop up in another book and give you a good laugh 😉
Q1. Hello Sir, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
My name is T.R. Matson and I am the author of ‘Treason Flight.’ I am finishing up my 20 year career in the U.S. Navy where I served flying the E-2C Hawkeye and F/A-18C Hornet during four combat deployments. Between deployments I served multiple tours as a T-45C Instructor pilot. When I left active duty I stayed in the reserves and got hired by a Legacy U.S. Airline. I have an amazing wife that supports all my crazy goals and I have a young son.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Treason Flight ’ book?
My biggest challenge was time. Working a full time job, having a young son and still being in the Navy Reserves leaves little time to actually get in front of the computer and write. The key is to set aside time the best you can and stick to it. Every time I sat down to write I was transported to another place and soon that became my escape from the day to day. Once I embraced that, the story came much easier.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
I have been influenced by Stephen Coonts, specifically with ‘Flight of the Intruder’, but also C.W. Lemoine, Jack Carr, Richard Marcinko and Marcus Luttrell.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
This is going to sound very odd but my favourite spot or time is when I am driving to work. My current commute involves a lot of back country road driving and it gives me time to organize my thoughts and come up with a plan for the next phase of writing.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you dive in and start writing a book?
Surprisingly little. I think this is one of the biggest misconceptions of writing. All it takes is a piece of paper or at most opening up a black document on your computer. We often make things more complex then they need to be. If you have a story to tell and that story is in your head all you have to do is allow yourself to have a means to get it on paper.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘Treason Flight’ book?
This is an interesting question that I get asked a lot. The first words of ‘Treason Flight’ hit my computer in 2017. By April of 2020 I probably only had about a ¼ of the book written. I was not really focused on it and did not make it a priority. Then 2020 happened and between lock downs and everything that came with that year I spent a lot more time with my son. When I looked at him I realized that he would learn about 2020 when he was older and I wanted to show him that no matter what is going on in the world, or how hard things may seem if you have a goal you can achieve it. In April 2020 I set the goal to have the first draft finished by the end of the year and I reached that goal in November 2020.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘Treason Flight’ book to buy?
‘Treason Flight’ will be available on all eBook platforms as well as paperback on Amazon. Additionally hard copies can be purchased as well but the first step would be to go to http://www.trmatson.com and decide if you would like the electronic, paperback or maybe even a signed hard cover. I also have plans to have a special edition hard cover in the future. Additionally, the audio book is currently being recorded so stay tuned to my website and social media for a big announcement on that. Audio book lovers will not be disappointed.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Treason Flight’?
I worked with the company eBook launch for the cover art and from the feedback I am getting they really did a professional job. I wanted to capture the reader’s attention when they saw the cover in the book store or on Amazon and I think between the title and the cover art I have succeeded. As far as the title that is also interesting. I used to think that you named your book then wrote it but ‘Treason Flight’ actually was called something completely different for about 95% of the time that I was writing it. It was the writing itself that created the title one morning while I was driving to work in my truck.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
In the case of ‘Treason Flight’ I have to take myself back to a time in my past. While I am not Jack “Rattler” Owen, I have walked in his shoes and understand what he is going through. I have many friends that have continued that journey and staying in touch is the key to staying relevant. In an action packed triller, I think it is important to keep the pace of things moving but also give more to the reader. We have all read books or watched movies that are non-stop action and you end up exhausted at the end. With ‘Treason Flight’ I wanted the reader to sit on the edge of being engaged with the book just enough to not be able to put it down. I believe I have achieved that goal.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
A lot of times books, especially military thrillers, follow a pretty standard path. A path that if you read a lot of them you can almost predict about half of the way through the book. ‘Treason Flight’ does not follow that path, while you may think you know how it is going to end I assure you that until you read every last word the story is evolving.
“Al Dente: The story of the perfect pasta” is an amazing Children’s Book written by the author Stephanie Baruffi and illustrated by Michela Cardelli. One morning, a baby boy pasta was born prematurely. Since the baby boy was born prematurely, he didn’t got much time to be cooked in his mom’s belly. As a result, baby boy pasta was born stiff. He wasn’t flexible like his siblings or other kids.
Grab a copy of this adorable book. It teaches a beautiful lesson to kids that if you are different from others then you are special too with special skills. Cover photo of the book is nice and I loved the way author has narrated this story with pasta family as the main characters. It’s a unique book and kids will definitely enjoy reading this story.
Trigger Point written by the author Douglas Misquita is a Luc Fortesque adventure thriller. It is the third installment in the Luc Fortesque adventure thriller series. Story features Luc Fortesque who is under an Interpol Red Notice. He knows about the terrorist plot that has the power to put the world under huge threat and it can incriminates the Holy See also. Isn’t it strange how knowledge of something could put you in danger and sometimes can also cost you your life. One of the oldest espionage agencies in the world were closing on him.
On the other hand, Raymond Garrett has taken a difficult job in his hand i.e. to bring down El Fantasma. But El Fantasma desired to unite the fragmented drug operations run by paramilitary groups. Grab a copy of this book and get to know whether Luc and Raymond get successful in achieving anything?
The story is full of action all the time with a fast pace. I couldn’t put this book aside once I began to read it.
Even though it’s a part of series but can be read as a standalone also. If you are a fan of adventure thrillers then this one you couldn’t miss at all. Language of the book is medium. Cover photo is nice. Writing style of author is professional and I enjoyed reading this.
“Blubeari’s Very Different Summer in 2020” is an interesting Children’s Book written by the author Steph Sullivan and illustrated by Kris Lillyman.
This is a story of BluBeari, a hand knitted bear who noticed a change at home. The hoomans didn’t leave the house as the pandemic had arrived like a tornado and all have to stay at home. All the major decisions are being taken by the President now.
Read the story to know how hoomans stay in touch with their family members and work friends during pandemic and how they have to cover their nose and mouth when they go outside?
Visuals used in the book are eye catchy. The story is fast paced and exciting. The best thing that I loved about this book is that it is short yet delivering an important message that we all should be thankful to hospital staff and we support the NHS. Strongly recommend this book to little readers. Great addition to any children’s bookshelf. Interested to read more books by the author.
Q1. Hello Ma’am, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
I’m Victoria Day-Joel, 42 from Gloucestershire, England. A published Poet and Author through Olympia Publishers London. Poetry Inspired by Oliver 2018 and New Beginnings 2020.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘ Poetry Inspired by Oliver ’ book?
My challenges came after the writing of Poetry Inspired by Oliver. The writing was very secretive as I wrote poems to share my innermost feelings to Oliver, my friend and muse. I didn’t set out to write a book, but it became one! Nobody knew I could write including myself so it was all about following the moment, a hidden talent discovered in my late 30’s brought about by the situation I was in.It felt like I was sharing my private journals to the world, it felt so powerful I felt compelled to send off my manuscript.But also I wanted to give a book as a gesture of love to my friend.Olympia Publishers were the only publishers I sent it to and It was accepted.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
I write from the heart and only started reading poetry after I had written my first book. I’ve had no training or study, so I’m not technical in any way. I’ve discovered Anais Nin as my writing was compared to hers, but I love discovering new poets too. So many talented people who are unknown
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
I live near Lakes and Parks. In Cirencester my hometown we are privileged to have ancient parkland which continually inspires me, I’ve written in New Beginnings, the poem ‘Corinium’ in Cirencester Park and ‘Lake Story’ by the Cotswold Lake whilst drinking coffee. Cirencester will always hold a special place in my heart wherever I am.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you dive in and start writing a book?
With Poetry it’s all about capturing the moment, the mood, the inspiration, the thought, the desire before it leaves. I will write lines on the go on my mobile phone and come back to them and piece together later. So far, It is pretty much chronological.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘ New Beginnings ’ book?
New Beginnings was written over a two year period. Life has to happen to record it! It all came together in that time span. Early 2018 to early 2020 before the pandemic.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find your books to buy?
Worldwide; Amazon. Olympia Publishers. Hive. Blackwell. Wordery. Book Depository. Books etc. Waterstones. World of Books. Booktopia. WHSmith. Bokus. Foyles.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the cover and the title of your books?
Book Covers; it’s a collaboration between the design team and I, My vision for Poetry Inspired by Oliver was a male and female silhouette, Olympia came up with the rest. I didn’t have any colour ideas but as soon as I saw the hot pink it fit perfectly with the passion and romance. For New Beginnings, I wanted the continuity as it follows on chronologically even though they can read in a separate order. I knew I wanted the blue colour, a female silhouette and sunshine to fit perfectly with the narrative. I’m perhaps half way through writing my next book but can already visualise the front cover! Book Names; They both fit perfectlyto describe the narrative.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
As life evolves I write my personal experiences, since New Beginnings, we’ve entered a pandemic and the whole world has suffered sadness, fear and a shake up. This is documented in my next book but balanced with stories of happy memories so it is not too macabre, it is more political and provides other views I’m not expressed in my first two books.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
Both books have a Whitesnake song mentioned within a poems. It wasn’t intentional. Rock is my favourite genre of music. Poetry inspired by Oliver in the poem ‘Our Harmony’ the original line was ‘If Saturday was my only memory, I could hold forever in your company’, the addition has double meaning as it was a song I chose to play on an evening with Oliver where the poem was inspired from. So the line became ‘Forevermore’ in your company to incorporate the song.Then ‘Mother Moon’ poem from New Beginnings mentions ‘In the still of the night’ it is now customary to add a new song title in each book. I have written the next one already in book three. Maybe my readers can find it!
“Searching For Sarah” written by the author Phillip Vega is a great fiction/LGBTQ novel. Tom was in the middle of a conference call when he received a phone call from Detective Skaryd informing him that his sister Nina Ruiz is dead. Tom’s world turned upside down immediately. He reached to his sister’s condo in Clearwater. Soon, Tom’s wife Gabi also joined him.
When Tom and Gabi went to meet Nina’s attorney for the will, Tom found out that Nina wanted her funeral to be out of the box. She wanted Tom to execute her funeral with a woman named Sarah. By reading Nina’s journal entries, Tom realized that he didn’t know his sister that much even though he was under the impression that they share everything.
Grab a copy of this novel and find out who Sarah is? Will Tom be able to find her? Language of the book is simple and I enjoyed reading it. Since the novel has some journal entries, I enjoyed it even more. This is a great story for light reading. After a long time I have got hands on an amazing story.
Book: The Adventures of Sara Beara and Selena Bombeelina: Book 1:Who We Are
Author: Jennifer N Senjanin
Available On: Amazon
Language: English
Rating: 5/5
“Who We Are” is the first Children’s Book in “The Adventures of Sara Beara and Selena Bombeelina” series written by the author Jennifer N Senjanin. Story features two sisters: Sara Beara and Selena Bombeelina. Sara is a bear but Selena is a bee. Inspite of being sisters, they look and act different. Grab a copy of this book to know will Sara and Selena be able to find out why they are so different?
This is an amazing story that teaches to kids that as a family only love matters. It doesn’t matter how we look or act. Beautiful illustrations made the book eye catchy. Storyline is interesting and kids will have great time reading this book. It is a short and quick read but this story gonna stay with me for lifelong.
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