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The Goodbye Song by Karl Kristian Flores (Book Review #1096)
The goodbye song is a collection of 10 poems, 10 sonnets, 10 haikus, 10 letters, 10 scenes, 10 objects, 10 definitions, 10 directions, 10 entries, 10 recipes. I found the 10 first poems to be retable and enjoyable to read. The pages have subtle illustrations and a nice flow to them.
I particularly liked the 10 Haikus. They were short, sweet, and in-depth. I believe the book has a little for everyone. The section with the letters was heartfelt and entertaining. If you aren’t much of a wordy reader, then this book is perfect, as you can come back to it anytime you want.
I look forward to reading more from this author. It is apparent to sense that this is a powerful volume that is direct and beautiful. I recommend it to anyone who likes to read poetry and well-written literature.
Written by Jeyran Main
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The Secret of Plants in the Environment by Rishikesh Upadhyay (Book Review #1095)
The secret of plants in the environment is like a bible for plant lovers. If you are into plants or want to have your own, then this book is for you. You can learn so much from this book, from plant temperature change to drought, magnetic fields, salts, plant adaptations, and waterlogging.
Read MoreThe Greatest Game by Greg Rajaram (Book Review #1094)
The greatest game is a philosophical work of fiction, and it’s about human life and finding meaning within that existence. The author believes that we have paid the price for the intelligence we gained and become ignorant towards what is right and wrong.
Read MoreThe Necessity of a Winter Solstice in the life of a Writer by Boshra Rasti Ghalati
It was during what must have been the tenth time playing Uno ( in the middle of another COVID lockdown) with my nine-year-old daughter, that my mother called. If you are familiar with Persian mothers you’ll know that my first thoughts — even as a 40-year-old woman, were: What have I done now?
Read MoreGetting started – the newbie authors guide to living the dream! by Craig Deegan
Every author had to start somewhere. They all had to sit down and jotted down their opening sentence. No doubt with shaking hands and riddled with fear, but they did it anyway. And guess what? They’re people, just like us. They’re no different. They just had an idea that they wanted to share.
Read MoreWe are our own worst critic by Dennis Scheel
During our writing escapades, we often encounter criticism from friends, and even worse, from reviewers. That criticism can encapsulate everything from a scene to characters to our writing style itself. You may encounter some bitter individuals who just want to attack your work for no clear reason. I encountered this once, where someone first submitted a five-star review of my book, only to change it to one star… but what can you do? You may have heard writers say that you haven’t ‘made it as a writer’ until your first one-star review. Well, I experienced this early on (heh). The worst thing you can do is reply to it!
Read MoreDon’t Touch That! by James Scott
As I said in earlier posts, believability is one of the three most important things for successful SciFi writing. You got to think that what the person is doing in the story is something you might do in the same situation. Or better still, is it something that makes common sense?
Read MoreThe Unknown Man by Natalie Hanson (Book Review #1093)
The unknown man is book one of the ‘A Zalla Bennbett Mystery’ series. It is a crime horror story, and the story begins with Zalla Bennbett. She can sense who is lying and is an asset for the FBI and their investigations. Her power is based on being born with an abnormality that is an imbalance through her body.
Read MoreWhen God Called a Boy Home by Paul Hamilton Magid (Book Review #1092)
When God called a boy home is an adventure story. It is set in 1958 and begins with Joseph Conell, a high school athlete from Montana who competes in martial arts. He becomes the reigning champion and has been since such a young age. This makes him a great candidate for the mystical monk from India, Lahiri.
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