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Fate’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.
Read MoreThe Keukenh of Gardens planted the seed for my book and the Boogman family the moment I arrived By Rose Elaine
In 1984, I was a senior in high school, and my family moved to England. I felt like the luckiest person in the alive. It was here my world grew at an exponential rate. I was about to have an adventure that would change my life forever. I graduated from London Central in High Wycombe, England, and as a graduation present, I visited Holand. When the tulips grow in long lines as far as the eye can see, it is a truly magnificent sight in the spring.
Read MoreUnder The Orange Blossoms: Writing My Memoir by Cindy Benezra
One day while chatting with friends, the topic of sexual abuse came up and the conversation quickly chilled. I knew at that moment it was time to tell my story of overcoming sexual abuse. The abuse I faced as a child wasn’t a secret, but it was also part of my life that I rarely spoke about. Conversations never easily lent themselves to discussing it, and it was obvious that despite the pandemic proportions of sexual abuse, most people avoid the topic altogether.
Read MoreAssassins: A Nostraterra Fantasy Novel by David N. Pauly (Book Review #1243)
Assassins is book one of the Fourth Age- Shadow Wars series. The story is set in the land of Nostraterra and is a young adult teen story written about elves, dwarves, and their conflicts of race.
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