Poetic Confessions written by Arilita Moore Joyner is a story of a young woman in her mid twenties looking for love as she raises her daughter Christina alone. The protagonist tried different relationships. First she met a handsome, athletic man Kurt who mostly come to Coretta for money or sex. Being a single mother managing finance for raising a daughter itself is difficult and if you get a partner who is sucking money from you, then life gets harder. Another guy is Curtis who met her online on a dating site. Curtis never revealed much details about his life to her and he often stay quiet.
Right next to me as far as I can see. When trying to figure out what’s wrong with me? Sister, sister with features like me. With long brown hair and brown eyes to be
Story is set in the year 2000 and seems like a diary entry. Since it is written in first person, readers could connect well with the story. Language of the book is simple and easy to understand. This book will make the readers connect to the feelings of a protagonist and her longing for a partner. Spending life alone in old days is definitely difficult. Mostly women look for emotional connection in the relationship and not just making love. There are so many poems in this book. The book gets little emotional at times. It’s a worth reading story.
The Spirit Play is a fictional story written by the author Mig Lopez. In this story, 2000 years ago, Jesus died and he was given renewed life as a gift by his father so he was able to live the life he was meant to live. So, Jesus created a Spirit Play so some can have a chance at an afterlife. Story is set in the town of Limbo that has its own rules and Bronze, silver or gold thorns as currencies. Story plot is intriguing. Spirit Play i.e. the titular story is the first one in the book.
This book also has another story but that is a romantic one. Story features two guys Xavier and Axel. The ground is shaking and what matters for Xavier as the world is about to end is to reach to Axel. Xavier was happy to make it to Axel. Find out yourself what happens in the story further.
Story includes some illustrations that made me to enjoy the book more. This is a unique book and I haven’t read anything like this till now. I am impressed by author’s imagination and the interesting storylines that he has created in this book. All the characters are written nicely. It’s a worth reading book. I strongly recommend this to my fellow readers.
Q1. Please introduce yourself so that the readers will get to know you better.
I am Independent Author, Autumn P. Prather. I am passionate about empowering women, especially mothers, to lead authentic lives. More than anything, I love being a mother to my 21-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son.
Q2. What is the most surprising thing you discovered while writing a book?
Writing a book may seem easy but it’s not! Your mind will try to protect you so you will have moments when you feel like giving up. This was new territory for me, but I’ve never considered myself a quitter. So, it was very surprising to me that I considered quitting after writing about 12 chapters of the book. Yes, it would have been easier to just walk away from it. But nothing worth doing is ever easy! Plus, I wouldn’t have fulfilled my God-given purpose for writing this book which is to help mothers change generations.
Q3. What is your favorite quote?
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” -Wayne Gretzky
Q4. What are your hobbies apart from reading or writing?
I love public speaking, hosting events, facilitating workshops, and creating content.
Q5. The cover of your book “Preparing a Fruitful Harvest” has a mother and a daughter. Would you like to share something about it?
My new book journals my experience in raising my 21-year-old daughter and leading her into adulthood. We share a special bond and have formed a nonprofit together to promote the sacred bonds of the mother and daughter relationship. I write about breaking negative generational cycles, taking care of mental health issues, building generational wealth, and learning to be the best woman and mother you can be. The book also highlights women’s empowerment principles of self-care, finding your passion, having a vision for your life, and leaving a legacy to your children.
Q6. Are you from a literary background?
No. I come from a financial and administration background.
Q7. What advice you want to give to other mothers who have daughters?
Build a foundation of love, wisdom and understanding. First and foremost, love covers all. Secondly, mothers should always share their wisdom to help steer their daughters away from the pitfalls they fell into along life’s journey. And lastly, daughters should understand that mothers are here to do one job and that’s to be good stewards of the blessings God has given us.
Q8. Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
In the next 5 years, I see myself as a full-time entrepreneur, working on behalf of the non-profit my daughter and I started together called The Mother & Daughter Experience™. Our mission is to promote the sacred bonds of the mother/daughter relationship and to be a positive influence in the lives of women and girls. We host several events to bring together different generations of women to offer hope and healing.
Q9. When did you first realize you wanted to be an author?
Writing a book has been something I’ve always wanted to do but didn’t quite know where to start. Back in the fall of 2020, I was contacted by a Publisher who noticed my content on Instagram and Facebook. Most of my posts were about our aforementioned nonprofit and he remarked that I had book within me – a message that needed to be shared with all women, especially mothers. So, it just kind of landed in my lap and I took advantage of the opportunity to make this investment in myself.
Q10. Lastly, who inspires you the most and why?
My late mother. She was the epitome of class, grace and hard-work. She is also the catalyst for why my daughter and I started our nonprofit. And as such, we have formed a memorial scholarship in her honor.
“Secrets Why Was I Born In This Family?” is a Book written by the author Sandra Walters and illustrated by Pavel Melecky. This book revolves around the life of Shannon Ann Baker. Story shows how she was brought in this world by her mother Caroline. Caroline had hidden her pregnancy from her family because she knew that nobody will support her. But one day when her water bag broke, the truth came out in front of everyone. Caroline’s mom don’t like the father of a yet-to-be-born kid so she developed an unliking towards Shannon.
As years passed, Caroline became habitual to getting intoxicated. This made Shannon and her elder sister Denise furious and sad because of their mother who was irresponsible towards them.
I could understand the feeling Shannon and her sister must have experienced after moving out of their Big Mama’s home into their own home. But that happiness didn’t lasted longer. Story is very emotional. Because of strong descriptions, I had the picture of all the scenes in my head while I was reading it. I like to strongly recommend this book to my fellow readers.
Book: The Adventures Of Summer And Winter: I Got A Puppy!
Q1. Hello Ma’am, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
My name is Tatyana Arrington, I’m an author, actress and media correspondent. I co-wrote “The Adventures Of Summer And Winter: I Got A Puppy!” with my little Sister Summer and my Mother Vanessa.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘The Adventures of Summer and Winter: I Got A Puppy!’ book?
One of the key challenges we faced in writing this children’s book was how to end the story. We wanted to make sure we ended at a point where we left the reader wanting more and I feel we accomplished that.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
The Authors that most influenced our writing are: R.L. Stine, J.K. Rowling, Rick Riordan, Judy Blume, and Whoopi Goldberg.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
Florida is one of our favorite places to visit. My family and I have such a great time because there are many fun things to do. We love visiting the Disney Parks, Universal Studios and the Beach.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
When writing a book, it’s very important to have an outline and a vision of what you would like to accomplish. We wanted our book to be interactive, fun to read with vibrant and colorful illustrations that looked like us.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘The Adventures of Summer and Winter: I Got A Puppy!’ book?
It took us a total of 2 years to complete this project.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘The Adventures of Summer and Winter: I Got A Puppy!’ book to buy?
You can purchase The Adventures of Summer and Winter: I Got A Puppy! on Amazon.com.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘The Adventures of Summer and Winter: I Got A Puppy!’?
The Adventures of Summer and Winter: I Got A Puppy is based on my little Sister Summer who is also Co-Author of the book and her yorkie puppy Winter. My Mother saw how much my Sister loves her puppy and thought it would make a great children’s series.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
The best way to keep your ideas fresh when writing a children’s book is to write from their perspective and how they see and experience the world.
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The Adventures Of Summer And Winter: I Got A Puppy!
Q1. Hello Ma’am, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
My name is Julie Bergfors. I live in Crawfordsville, Indiana. I am a retired first grade teacher and a mom of three grown children. I have wanted to write since I was a young girl. When I taught school, I loved reading picture books out loud. So, when I retired, I decided to write one of my own.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Snow Night’ book?
The key challenge was getting someone to illustrate my story. When my good friend said yes, we had to talk about the pictures and lay out the story over zoom calls because of Covid 19. It was challenging, but fun.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
I love the stories from E.B. White, Francis Hodgson Burnett and Madeline L’Engle. For picture books, I like Kevin Henkes, Arnold Lobel, Tomie de Paola and Leo Lionni.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
I love to visit the ocean. I have great memories of family vacations in Florida and North Carolina. I also have family on Cape Cod in Massachusetts, where I often visit.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
I like to go into schools and talk to kids about their experiences before I write a book. I am a substitute teacher in our elementary schools in my town. I get a chance to see what kids are doing and what they are reading.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘Snow Night’ book?
I had the story of SNOW NIGHT in my head for many years. While on vacation with my family in early 2020, I finally put the words to paper. It took me about one month to write, rewrite and edit the story.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘Snow Night’ book to buy?
My book is sold on my website: juliebergforsbooks.com and through amazon.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Snow Night’?
The cover was a picture I had in my mind about a school being covered in snow. My illustrator captured it perfectly. I originally wanted to call the book Snow Day at School. I came up with Snow Night instead, after seeing a lot of books already published with the words Snow Day in them.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I read the latest picture books to see what is new. I also spend time talking with children to see what they like to read and what they think about a particular story idea.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
This story was a real-life event for students in Atlanta, Georgia during an ice storm in 2014. And, I have heard that it happened in my town as well, before I was born.
“Jobs for Paws” is an interesting Children’s Book written by the author Vicki Milliken and illustrated by Pascal Han-Kwan. Story features Gus, the golden retriever who lives with John and Kerry. After John and Kerry leave for work, Gus has so much time for himself that he gets bored. So, he started applying for new jobs and walked to give interview in shirt, short and a hat borrowed from John’s cupboard.
Grab a copy of this book and find out yourself will Gus be able to find a perfect job for him? It was amazing to see Gus in a shirt, short and hat. Storyline of the book is very interesting. Kids will definitely love this story and adults could relate to the struggles of searching for a job. Author has well written this book and I am glad to get my hands on this adorable book. It’s worth reading story that teaches about patience and persistence to readers.
Foxy Moxy is a Children’s Book written by the author Anne Marie Brown. Story features a little fox Farrah who has great ideas and want to change the world, do some new inventions but her fear, self-doubt stops her from giving her best. Grab a copy of this book and read it yourself to know will Farrah confront her fears or will she hold herself back because of her fears?
This is a wonderful story with a beautiful lesson. I like to recommend it not only to kids but to adults as well. Because of our fears, we don’t reach where we should. Language of the book is lucid and writing style of the author is nice. Cover photo of the book is eye catchy. Parents could gift this book to their little ones.
“TRYING for a baby can be a fun-filled time in your relationship as a couple. There is excitement in the air and great hope for the future.”
Hope Strong penned down by the author Christina Oberon is an insightful and inspiring book. This book make readers aware about the emotions associated with infertility and provides them hope to overcome such feeling. Author has written this book from her own experience of infertility journey. She has shared how infertility can be very lonely. I totally agree with her when she mentioned that sometimes friends and family can’t provide you the support that a complete stranger who has walked the same path can provide. Someone who has been in our shoes can understand, guide and support us better.
There are different stages in infertility journey: Anger, Anxiety, Denial, Confusion, Envy, Disbelief, Doubt, etc.
This book tells readers how powerful hope is. It helps in carrying us through one of the most challenging times of our life. Even if you are not into your parenthood journey yet, you could read this book as it will provide you much needed hope for other challenging situations in your life. I got my hands on this book when I was feeling little low and this book left me inspired. Author’s writing style is amazing. Book is well presented. Cover of the book is nice and title is perfect. I like to strongly recommend this book to my fellow readers.
You is a Children’s Book written by the author Bria Unique Townsend and illustrated by Tullip Studio. Story features a little girl who is sitting sadly. When her teacher asked her why is she sad, she told her that there is nothing special about her. Grab a copy of this book and find out yourself how little girl’s teacher uplifts her spirit with the help of positive affirmations.
I could totally relate to this book as just like little girl, many times I say to myself that I am nothing as compared to others around me but my friends always tells me about the things that are special about me. Cover photo of this book is eye catchy. Title of the book is short and sweet. It’s a highly recommended book for little readers.
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