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The Eternal Reflection by Aquila, M.A (Book Review #1249)
Zelkova Rising is the first book of the ‘Eternal Reflection’ series. Ni’vim lives in a world where the skies are green, plants are blue, and mythical creatures coexist with dark elementals. She is an avian girl and has to marry the inspirational teachings of a sacred book that provides symbols of wisdom; however, there is a lot more at stake besides the promise she has given to her father.
Read MoreThe Journey of Discovering Inner Peace by Christina Samycia (Book Review #1248)
The journey of discovering inner peace is a nonfiction self-help book. It provides practical advice for self-discovery and healing emotions that have been blocking the path to success.
Read MoreDilation by Travis Stecher (Book Review #1247)
Dilation is a time travel sci-fi story and is about the survival of the human race. Thousands of other elite soldiers, alongside Nadia Raynor, a fighter pilot from the 32nd century, arrive in the year 12,595 to protect their species from extermination.
Read MoreFate’s Final Destiny by E T McNamara (Book Review #1246)
Fate’s final destiny is a military romance story. The story begins on a Pacific battlefield in 1944 during World War II but really goes back to 1930 when Cindy and Michael meet. Michael Johnson reminisces his time growing up in Oklahoma Panhandle and everything that happened with his childhood sweetheart as he lays wounded on the ground.
The friendship between Cindy and Michael is solid and is beautiful to read. They are separated when Cindy’s mother decides to up and leave for California. As fate brings them back together, you get to read and enjoy how they overcome obstacles in order to prove their love for one another.
The historical romance also provides a steady glimpse into the Great Depression and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. I found the story enjoyable to read. The literature and narrative were smooth and well written.
I recommend this book to romance readers.
Written by Jeyran Main
THE PATHS OF GLORY by Mary M. Schmidt
The boast of heraldry, the pomp of pow’r,
And all that beauty, all that wealth e’er gave,
Awaits alike th’ inevitable hour.
The paths of glory lead but to the grave.
…Thomas Gray
November 22, 1963: I was all of 17, a senior in high school, and my assignment was Gray’s Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard. Then the school’s PA system sprang to life. Shots had been fired at the presidential motorcade in Dallas.
Read MoreInterview with Hamour Baika
Where did you get your idea for your book?
This story was inspired by the song Hotel by Tori Amos: A chance encounter in a hotel turns into a romantic experience, which leads to a breakage point, and the protagonist finds themselves at the brink of making a decision that will change their life. This was the main plot.
Read MoreDedications by Dennis Scheel
When authors reach the joyful occasion of having any of their work published, they often need to consider many different things, from the title, cover, release date, and other such nuanced details. Compared to those considerations, including a dedication page may seem minute, but it is crucial. It’s imperative to decide whether or not you want to thank artists, editors, friends, family members, or anyone else who helped you on your authorial journey.
Read MoreSelf Studies by KATE MESSICK (Book Review #1245)
Self Studies is book one of the ‘Thorns of Charbon Institute” series. The story begins with Aphrodite, an 18-year-old girl who possesses magical power inside her. She is dominated by her master, who also appears to be after his own agenda, but when he is killed, Aphrodite has to now begin to make her own decision and live her own life.
Read MoreHow-to ‘KILL’ the Mocking Birds? By Bruce Claude Nelson (Book Review #1244)
How to kill the mocking bird is a self-help non-fiction book written to compel you to find the courage to make a change in your life. It underlines the many social problems we face in society by providing a compelling telling of two women who have undergone hardship.
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