Rise of Lucius by the author Grant Webster is the first book in the Superhuman Army series. This is the story of Philip Verspekt who is just six years old but has really big dreams. Philip doesn’t like to go to school because he thinks that he is not meant for it. He is born for great things. Philip feel like a king. He is curious to unlock his power. His encounter with Lucius, the most powerful human made the story more gripping. Read the story yourself to know who is Lucius and what Philip and he gonna do together?
Language of the book is simple and easy to understand. Narration is clear and smooth. Author’s writing style is very unique. The book starts with Chapter 0 instead of starting from Chapter 1. I liked that. This story is recommended for children as well as adults. One can read it in single or two sittings. Go ahead with it without thinking twice.
I am much more excited to read the next book Rise of Scarlett by the author.
“Mind Your Garden: The seeds you plant today become the realities of tomorrow” by Coach Tony is a book that everyone should read at least once in their life. Everyone has the right to achieve their dreams but it depends on us whether we actually want to work on self development and our dreams to achieve them or we want to stay as a victim.
This book will motivate you to understand your purpose in life. Always remember that anything is possible in life if we are ready to work hard to achieve it. Since childhood, I love reading colorful books. This self help book is written in a very unique way and is full of colors that will catch reader’s attention for sure. It will give you a feeling like you are reading a comic book but it will teach you many great lessons.
Glossary given at the end was very helpful. It was a short read but the lesson that these few pages have given to me gonna be helpful for lifetime. I am looking forward to read next book in this 5-Story Series. I really appreciate author’s aim to bring good change in other people’s life.
Read this book now and thank me later for recommending it to you.
Q1. Hello Ma’am, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
My name is Lynne Armstrong-Jones. My first published novel, On the Trail of the Ruthless Warlock, is currently on the market and has had several positive reviews. This is a sword and sorcery, fantasy novel.
Q2. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘On The Trail Of The Ruthless Warlock’?
I wrote the first drafts of this novel about 25 years ago, when I was at home raising my kids. When the kids were napping, I was writing! I honestly don’t remember where the title came from. It was originally titled something else, but then I discovered that there was already a novel with a very similar title, so I changed mine. As for the cover, I liked the idea of preparing a cover the old-fashioned way — having an artist prepare an illustration that depicted a scene from the book. The cover shows one of the young men of the escort, in the act of protecting the sorceresses who are on the trail of the warlock.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
When I wrote the first drafts of this novel, I was also writing short stories. At the time, Marion Zimmer Bradley was editing her well-known anthologies — the Sword & Sorceress and Darkover series, as well as her Fantasy Magazine, and she published several of my stories. This is what got me started. I have also enjoyed the writing of Stephen King and Dean Koontz. Today, I am most impressed with the writing of George R. R. Martin, author of the Game of Thrones novels.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
There are many, many, wonderful spots in my country. I live about a two-hour drive from Toronto, Ontario,Canada. Canada is an awesome place to live! We enjoy the conveniences of large cities, yet we are also close to very picturesque and beautiful areas.
Q5. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘On The Trail Of The Ruthless Warlock’ book?
Challenges which I faced during the writing of this novel include the fact that it was one of the very first novels which I wrote! Because of this, there was a lot of trial and error involved. But that was just fine, because I felt like the characters were my friends, and we were going through this tremendous adventure together, trying different things to see what worked best in different situations.
Q6. Are you working on anything at the present you would like to share with your readers about?
I am excited to say that the sequel to this book is in the process of being prepared for publication, and should be available sometime this winter! It is entitled On the Trail of the Wind’s Tears, and takes readers inside of the characters more than the first book did. I also have another novel written, which is totally unrelated to the ‘trail’ books. This one is a modern-day fantasy/science fiction which I hope to have on the market in a year or so.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘On The Trail Of The Ruthless Warlock’ book to buy?
On the Trail of the Ruthless Warlock is available on Amazon, as well as Indigo Books/Chapters and Barnes and Noble, as well as others. It is available both in ebook form and print.
Q8. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
When I am considering writing a book, I start with the characters. I like to give my creativity free rein. A lot of this part is subconscious … I get the feel of a character and come up with situations which will challenge him or her and go along on the adventure with him/her. When I am considering beginning a new book, I take a bit of time to make sure that I am totally prepared for this journey. When I start something, I finish it, so I have to be sure I’m ready to make the commitment. Once I have committed to it, the process kind of takes over entirely. I am constantly thinking of ideas for the book, choosing some and discarding others. When I was in the process of writing On the Trail of the Wind’s Tears, I would keep a pen and paper handy in the middle of the night so that if an idea hit me — perhaps in a dream — I could jot it down.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I don’t have a problem with ‘keeping things fresh’. I am constantly considering various possibilities and trying them out.
Q10. Lastly, do you want to give any advice to someone wanting to write and publish a book?
To someone who wants to write a book, I would ask them what the purpose of the book is. Why do they want to write it? If they want to do this, they should go ahead and do it — see how it feels. Does the process feel right to them? I would caution people not to focus too much on how many words they write per day. It’s not the number of words that’s most important — it’s the impact which those words make.
The Compass and the Clairvoyant is the second book in The Midnight Metropolis Series by the author Anna Jones. In part 2, we read about the adventures of Aria Fortune and Caiden Winters. Aria has a compass that can teleport her wherever she asks.
She has to set Caiden free from the prison so she is trying to fool the officers. She took the key to set Caiden free but was being watched by the police officer. Using her compass she quickly teleported herself into her bedroom. Will Aria be able to set Caiden free? Will they be able to save the world?
This is an exciting story. I love the idea of teleporting using a compass. It felt like I am watching some movie. Narrative is so strong that this story gonna stay in my head longer. I enjoyed every bit of this one. This is a promising book to read. You can pick it without thinking twice. Such a fantastic story!!
When Desire Meets Freedom by the author Samone Allen is an inspiring book for females. Story starts with author’s childhood when she felt something missing and discovered that every kid is raised by their mothers but she is being raised by God-fearing strong woman who is her grandma.
Author has a twin sister and one older sister who were also raised by her Big-Ma. Samone Allen was quiet as a child. At the age of one, she lost her mother because of the gunshot. Grab a copy of this book and read it yourself to know what happens in her life further.
This inspirational book is for those who is looking for healing. It was amazing to know about the journey of the author and all the struggles she had to go through in her life but at the end she is the winner. It was a short and quick read that will not fail to impress you. Language is simple and easy to understand. Cover page of the book is amazing. It’s a promising read. Go ahead with it.
The Bonus Mom by LaToya Council is an amazing Children’s Book. This is the story of a little girl Zuri who is called muffin by everyone. One day her daddy told her that he wants Zuri to meet his lady friend Ms Toya. Little Zuri is afraid thinking what if she will become her step MOMster? What if she tries to take her daddy away from her? Grab a copy of this interesting book and read it yourself to know the entire story.
Cover page of the book is amazing. Colorful illustrations will definitely catch kid’s attention. Story is written very well. Language is simple so kids can understand it easily. Will Ms Toya be a MoMster? It was a fun read and kids will definitely enjoy this story. Zuri’s fears are common and if anyone is in her situation, they will have the same fears and questions but we should not judge anyone before meeting them at least.
Hanging Out Loose is an amazing book by the author Aman Thakur. This is the story of Kavam who lives with his family in Shimla. Since childhood, Kavam was weak in studies and he was scolded or slapped by his father every now and then. When he was in third standard, his father had to beg his teacher to pass him with grace marks.
While growing up, Kavam got into the bad company of Raghav. Grab a copy of this book and read it yourself to know will Kavam ever become a bright student? Will he finally reach anywhere in life or will he stay confused and stuck?
Cover page of the book is too awesome. For a traveller like me, it made me curious to travel Shimla. As a debut novel author has done amazing job. This book will take you down the memory lane to school or college days.
Writing talkative students name on blackboard, heavy school bags, catching local bus to school, classmates getting involved with girls, smoking, etc I could well relate to many things in the story. This book is suitable for teenagers and I am sure that they will enjoy this story.
Nish Amarnath is a New York-based journalist, author and poet whose latest book, Victims for Sale has enabled her to share her voice on various social, cultural and human rights issues at many platforms including U.S. State Department affiliates and United Nations associations. Nish has worked under the guidance of Writers House NYC founder and literary agent Al Zuckerman who groomed and launched various novelists ranging from Ken Follett to Nora Roberts. Nish was contributing editor at the Big Thrill Magazine, where she profiled other prominent novelists like Christina Dodd. She holds a full-time editorial post in New York and is additionally a part-time faculty member at the New York Writers Workshop. She was previously managing editor of one of Europe’s most prolific magazine publishing groups. Her writings have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Medium, the Washington, D.C.-based literary journal, Del Sol Review, the Radical Humanist, The Thrill Begins Magazine, BookTrib, Yahoo!, TheStreet.com and India Today, among others. Her website is www.nishamarnath.com About Victims for Sale Victims for Sale, couched as a psychological thriller and crime suspense novel set in London, delves into the sexual and reproductive rights of mentally challenged women in a milieu fraught with conceptions of family honor among South Asian communities worldwide. The book, published by HarperCollins to considerable success in India, was nominated for the Mumbai Film Festival Word-to-Screen Award. Outside India, it has been endorsed by literary figureheads like British author Adam Hamdy, American mystery writer John Dobbyn, and Shamus Award-nominated author Charles Salzberg who described it as “reminiscent of the prose of Megan Abbott.” You can learn more about Victims for Sale here Nish speaks about Victims for Sale, her publishing journey, mental health, and more.
1. If your novel were to come true, would your decisions match those of Sandy, or would you make a different choice?
Nish: Perhaps, I wouldn’t have fallen for the trap and would have decided my response differently, because Sandy is probably far more naïve than I am. That said, it’s hard to say! That’s because I, as an author, had control over Sandy’s circumstances and the reality of the situation she was unraveling, as also the outcomes of her decisions. We do not have a similar control over our own reality, in terms of matters of life and death as well as decision-related outcomes that tend to depend on the situations, preferences, whims and psyches of countless other people. The only aspect where we do have control lies is our attitude. But, more broadly speaking, yes – I do believe in justice, respect, and love. So, I would certainly stand up for people who are treated unfairly, discriminated against, defenseless to stand up for themselves, and/or unable to access the resources they need to function effectively. I also do not believe in categorizing people, based on their emotions, capabilities, skill sets, gender, sexual orientation, race, geography, etc.
2. What was your favorite moment in the entire journey of publishing Victims for Sale?
Nish: Victims for Sale grew out of my fieldwork as a journalist. Research for this book included site surveys at many crucial locations in London and interviews with at least 50 subjects across London, Mumbai and New York. One of my most favorite moments was my interview with former Metropolitan Police Service officer, Jackie Malton who’s a UK TV script consultant and a muse for the character of Jane Tennyson in the British drama series, Prime Suspect. Jackie actually mapped out a blueprint delineating various possible outcomes of varying permutations and combinations of options for many scenes that involved police procedural elements. It was one of the most enthralling conversations, by far, and her insights helped make aspects of my scenes more authentic and intriguing. Another favorite occasion is a musical video I did for the book once I signed with my literary agent. This video, shot in London and New York, features a trailer-like narrative sequence against the backdrop of song called Fallen Angels, which I’d composed, written, sung and recorded. Fallen Angels became Victims for Sale’s theme song through this video. The entire creative process behind it was fun!
3. For your upcoming novels, would you be interested in exploring a different genre, or staying in the same genre? Why?
Nish: For me, genre is secondary. My approach to storytelling is one of exploring varying degrees of inner and/or outer conflict. So, I believe that the story has to be told well and the genre that does the story most justice is the one that’ll stick. Victims for Sale started out as a literary thriller when I began writing it. It evolved into a plot-driven psychological thriller, which is how my literary agent pitched it. And ultimately, HarperCollins couched it as a crime thriller and suspense novel. My upcoming novel is a character-driven romantic drama infused with literary overtones and strands of magical realism. It can fall in the ambit of upmarket fiction, commercial fiction, romance, women’s fiction and/or magical realism. Other future titles brewing in the alcoves, include a financial thriller, an adult fantasy, a romantic suspense novel and a social satire. So, I certainly hope to write across genres, because emotional voltage is what I do best as a writer. There has been a growing market for mixed and blended genre novels in recent times, and I see this as a trend that can encourage more quality fiction.
4. What is a crucial tip of advice you’d like to give to authors who are yet to start with the publishing process?
Nish : Be intellectually curious, read voraciously, and practice not only writing, but also storytelling in any form across multiple genres, formats and media. These help you find your voice. And voice is a huge component of how agents, editors, readers and audiences relate to one’s work as a writer. Further, have a realistic sense of what you can and can’t do, and have faith in yourself and your work. Publishing is a slow and subjective business that mostly abounds with rejections, ghosting, restructurings and other unexpected developments that can set authors back if they do not have connections in high places or the backing of a powerful celebrity. That said, there’s always room for true talent. So, rest assured that the work you’ve done with honesty from the depths of your heart and soul, will find a way sooner or later. True talent cannot be hidden forever.
5. What were your favorite reads as a teenager?
Nish: I read different authors and genres. In my tweens, it was Sweet Valley High and Sweet Valley University! In my teens, some of the books that I especially loved were Danielle Steele’s The Long Road Home, Rage of the Angels by Sidney Sheldon, King of Torts by John Grisham, Jeffrey Archer’s Kane and Abel, Erich Segal’s Prizes, Robin Cook’s Invasion and Flora Schrieber’s Sybil. In terms of classics, I enjoyed Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities, Thomas Hardy’s Tess of the d’Urberville, and A Flower in Season by Audrey Howard.
6. What’s your take on the talk about mental health these days? Do you think it has reached a point where mental health concerns have been normalized?
Nish: The root cause of poor mental health today is our failure to accept ourselves, and one another, for who we are. Right from TV ads dishing out weight loss products and skin fairness creams to YouTube videos that claim to teach how you can get your ex back, we’re made to feel inadequate. Commoditization of people is the main reason for this problem. Women contend with various social, cultural, religious and familial expectations as an offshoot of patriarchal constructs. Likewise, men have been conditioned to rein in their emotions and refrain from expressing themselves or showing any sign of vulnerability. Combine this backdrop with today’s growing ethos of impersonal interactions with bots and other forms of technology, not only to resolve a simple problem like a phone not booting up, but also for more serious and pressing concerns such as a health emergency. Unsurprisingly, in the last 30 years, the incidence of depression has increased by about 53.5% globally to 264 million people worldwide in 2020, according to the World Health Organization, compared to 172 million in 1990, according to a Global Burden on Disease study that appeared in the Journal of Psychiatric Research. Nearly 1 million people die by suicide every year. The WHO lists depression and anxiety as among the top ten causes of serious illness and/or disability among young people. Human beings are intrinsically compassionate and caring creatures driven by love and bonding at the core, so I think many systems and practices are counter-productive and counter-intuitive to our natural state of being. Such systems and practices include communicating only through social media, text, IM or email rather than through phone and face-to-face interactions, soaring drug prices, lack of access to proper medical care without a good health insurance, the need for instant gratification and success without much patience or effort, and at-will employment clauses, which are the norm in the U.S., meaning companies can fire you at will, with or without any cause of notice.
7. What can we do to improve the current mental health scenario?
Nish: I would suggest starting with simple things. This includes finding some ‘me’ time, so that we can give back to ourselves the energy we put out in the world. Empathy can go a long way in boosting mental health, both individually and collectively. Being non-judgmental is helpful. In the current pandemic, this could be something as simple as not yelling at a stranger who requests for room to pass by an aisle in a crowded supermarket, not barging into an elevator without wearing a mask, especially when a person inside is trying to step out. You don’t know what this person is grappling with. This person could have cancer or other pre-existing conditions that make him/her more susceptible to contracting the virus. We never know what someone else is going through. So, let’s not criticize others unless we want to provide feedback that will help them improve. Let’s be kind to strangers and friends alike, or at least civil. Let’s truly listen to people, rather than treating one another like robots or money machines. Let’s choose to trust one another a lot more. Let’s share more. Let’s laugh more often. Let’s not categorize ourselves and others, based on race, gender, body size, financial status, or millions of other factors. Let’s not compare ourselves with others. Let’s drop out of the cog-in-the-wheel rat-race and make time for those we care about. Let’s appreciate and try to see the good in others. Let us let go of the illusion of “normalcy.” Let’s simplify our lives, All of this can go a long way in strengthening your own emotional health and that of the society, at large.
A Date In Time is the first book in The Midnight Metropolis Series written by the author Anna Jones. Story features Aria Fortune who has just moved to London to start a new career. She has taken the job as an accountant at A F Mitchell. She has hopes from London to start a new life.
She was in relationship with James and they had planned a good future together but Aria’s world turned upside down when she caught her fiance with some other woman. Grab a copy of this book and read it yourself to know about Aria’s life in London and what all gonna happen with her here.
Writing style of the author is to the point. It was a short read that I enjoyed in one sitting. The plot is intriguing. It also involves time travel concept. Language of the book is simple and it was easy to understand. I recommend this book to my fellow readers. Couldn’t wait to read the second book in the series.
If yes, then you should definitely pick ‘Shelter From The Winter’ by the author DW Adler. Protagonist of the story is Brijit McRaith. She is from Ireland. Even though thousand years had passed but the memories of her hometown is still fresh in her mind. Brijit was transformed by a man named Eochaid. Even though she is a 1000 years old woman but she looks like a twenty four years old woman as it was the age when she was transformed.
She is running from Eochaid from a long time. Even if she gets caught by him sometimes, she always manages to escape. Grab a copy of this book and read the story yourself to know what gonna happen when she got smitten by Kelly and she felt the urge to become a stalker.
The story is written very well and vampire stories always intrigues me. Their never aging thing, changing towns and new adventures is always fun to read about. Language of the book is easy to understand. Cover page of the book is nice and title is apt. I am definitely looking forward to read more books by the author.
This book written in 433 pages was an intriguing read and I didn’t realized turning pages after pages. Go ahead with this. It’s a promising read.
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