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We 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.
Read MorePrince Ewald the Brave by Dylan Madeley (Book Review #1091)
Prince Ewald the brave is an epic fantasy story. It is the first book in the Gift-Knight trilogy and begins with the royal family Prince Bonifaz, Princess Isabel, King Jonnecht and Queen Dulcibella. Last but not least, the story emphasizes mainly Prince Ewald, the eldest and the heir to the throne. The royal drama keeps everyone busy learning lessons, creating allies, and acting according to the rules.
Read MoreLost on the Edge of Eternity by Jonathan Floyd (Book Review #1090)
Lost on the edge of eternity is a paranormal thriller for the young adult generation. The story begins when Brownville high counselor, Bill Fellars, meets Randy Galphin, a dead former student. Randy mentions that he and his friends are stuck between the two worlds and need his help.
Fellar’s personality really shines in this book as he has to decide if and how he is meant to help Randy. However, the endeavour does not stop there; there are a few unfinished businesses he feels should be settled as well.
I found it intriguing to see how Fellars felt cautious not to talk about what he saw and discerning if he was taken to the psychiatric ward. The literature is unpredictable, and there are moments where you feel like you didn’t see that coming. This definitely added to the thriller nature of things.
I look forward to reading more from this author and recommend this book to paranormal story lovers.
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Enjoy in Joy by Geeco (Book Review #1089)
Enjoy in joy is a self-help book geared towards those who wish to get more out of their life and increase their peace of mind towards being happier. Making a change is hard, but this book challenges you to change the way you think.
Read MoreReinvented by Jason Calabrese (Book Review #1088)
Reinvented is an autobiography about Jason Calabrese. His life is very hard, mostly with debt, low self-esteem, broken teeth, and a spirit he sees as almost destroyed. Feeling beaten down, he faces unemployment and isolation with COVID-19, but the stillness makes him think and think even more. He begins to find his ‘most authentic self’.
Read MoreShaping your new normal by Michelle Green (Book Review #1087)
Shaping your new normal is a self-help book aimed to normalize your intake on life after Covid-19. There is no doubt that things have changed, and everyone has had to find a new normal. The book is like a personal coach giving you guidance and wisdom over something that we all never saw coming.
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