BOOK REVIEW OF THE BOOK - COMPLETE DARKNESS

MY BOOK REVIEW ON AMAZING SCI - Fi  NOVEL BY

MATT ADOCK

I basically don't read sci fi but this book was alluring , The author has blended 2 genres in splendid manner , on one hand as he subtly puts across the questions regarding religion , he further also portrays the desires, wants of human as to what extent they can go evil, There are subtle layers which help us ponder on many aspects of life , if man rejects religion believing it not to be right,threat to humanity and  as begins to challenge the ultimate power. Will this enable him to walk on the path which will lead to genuine happiness , brotherhood and peace of mind are the questions this book throws at us , we can understand that man for his desires , wants can twists laws everywhere and not just in holy scripture , Cleric by using Gix tries to build fear so again it is the same way like how few clergymen do by preaching about hell and heaven. But we notice here Cleric's way via technology probably seems  to be more dangerous to humankind. The hardwork of the author is visible clearly in formation of sentences and blending of 2 genres . It is really intriguing novel which made me more curious as I turned every page , I  am very much excited to read the upcoming book of the author in which the story continues.....and I am sure I will read more sci-fi novels now. 

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Interview with S.A. SANTOS

1)    When did you decide that you should also write?

It was about five years ago. After reading so many books, I had an idea in my mind and started writing my first manuscript. I didn’t finish it at the time. But since 2018 I felt this urge to put the story into paper and I finished my first novel.

Writing for me is a liberating experience. It allows me to create and live in another world. It’s also powerful to think I can control the destiny of all characters. But in the end, it’s the other way around. The characters talk to me and tell me their story.

 

2)    Do you want to inspire people through your writing or do you write just as a hobby ?

At first, it started as a hobby. I didn’t know if could write a full novel. I just wanted to try and do my best to deliver a good story that could entertain people and leave them better or happier than when they started reading it.

 

3)    What inspires to write?

I guess all the books I read in my life are a source of inspiration. All of them left a mark on me, an emotion, and an impact. The idea for the series I’m writing now, for example, popped into mind when I was about to sleep. Out of the blue, a scene started playing in my head, and it was so vivid it was like I was watching a movie. It was instant and brief. I got up and wrote the scene. The next day, I started thinking about the characters, and what the story was about.

 

4 ) who are your favourite characters from your own books and why ? 

I love all my characters as they reflect some small part of me, the good and the bad. From Sacrifice my favorites are Alice because she is a very good friend, spunky, and upbeat; Kat because she is sweet and spicy, and Jason for being Jason. LOL.

5 ) Who are your favourite writers?

I have many. The classical, I like the master Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Mark Twain, to name a few. My favorite contemporary authors are Marion Zimmer Bradley (I read “The Mists of Avalon” numerous times), Samantha Towle, Rebecca Zanetti, Lara Adrian, Laurann Dohner, Charlaine Harris, Jeaniene Frost, etc.

 

6 ) one advice you would give to the upcoming writers?

I’ll give two:

·      Don’t give up!

·      Be patient.

The writing process is strenuous. At least it is for me. When you are done and have the result of months of work in your hands is one of the best feelings you can have in life. Your baby is born, and you can finally relax.

But you can’t. It’s only the beginning. When you think your manuscript is finished, you’ll find out that it will take a lot of editing, and a lot more editing, to have it ready to publish.

 

7) Did you face issue in publishing or editing?

I find the process of self-publishing through Amazon and Smashwords quite friendly. The platforms do a good job of guiding you step-by-step through the publishing process. You just follow them and voilà your eBook is online.
Publishing, however, is far more than that. I found out that writing a book is the easy part. If someone can say that. LOL. As an independent author, I must think about the cover design, editing, find beta-readers, edit, again and again, build a social media presence, create a mailing list, prepare the book launch and marketing campaign, and only then publish it on the platform. And maybe I’m still missing some steps. 
I find it complex and time-consuming. I love some parts like writing, cover design, and marketing campaign.

Editing, however, is an acquired taste. I edit the story as I write, but I found that not productive. So, with my current project, I’m refraining from editing while I’m writing. I’m just concentrating on writing and will leave the editing for later.

 8) How did you get the idea to write the book sacrifice ? 

I wanted to write a romance novel with a happy ending. The idea came to my mind and it was just two sentences: Kathleen is on a hospital/mental facility, her father is dead, and her stepmother put her there after a nervous breakdown.

Jason, her father’s godson takes her out of the facility and marries her. She overheard a conversation that he married her out of pity.

Those two sentences were the starting point to the novel.

 

 Let's know you more ( Fire round)

a)     Your inspiration 

Life

b)    Any other hobbies apart from writing

Photography

c)     Your favourite holiday spot 

A chalet in the mountains.

d)    Your favourite book and film

Book: The Mists of Avalon

Film: A Midsummer Night's Dream

 

e)    what does life mean to you? If given a chance what would you like to change on this earth or add? 

For me, life is an opportunity for us to evolve spiritually. It’s a process the soul goes through to learn to love itself and others, to be positive, forgiving, and grateful.

I think Earth is perfect. I would change the governments’ and people’s minds and make them respect, preserve, and honor our home.

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I personally enjoyed this interview a lot with S.A.SANTOS as she was raw, genuine and did not sugarcoat. I love that her final interest are for welfare of the whole world and she is not self centred. It was intriguing to know how her novel characters talk to her as she draws them. It was indeed a lovely experience interviewing S.A.SANTOS , AUTHOR of the novel the sacrifice and many more on the way ..... desperately waiting for her upcoming novels.

REVIEW OF THE BOOK - THE PYSCHI'S MEMOIRS

The book - The pyschi's memoirs by Ryan Hatt is alluring combination of both Sci Fi and paranormal genre, this book keeps the writer highly entertained and the as the book forces you to visualise it sets you into completely new world. 

Kaza who is a detective is offered special assignment and for this assignment he needs to collaborate with Ms Jackson. Both of them are complete opposites as well struggling in their personal life but at the same time dedicated towards to their profession.

While the world is passing through Chaos and unexpected atrocities , there is anticipation for civil war and the only hope to restore humanity is Alice. Alice a 17 yrs old  who helps in restoring the humanity with help of doctor ,we witness the pain and anguish she passes through. 

To achieve triumph they had to pass through horrendous trials and tribulations as well they had to be keep on both the spirit of persistence as well resilience. 

Ryan Hatt has has been truly successful in portraying the emotions of people during post apocalypse times(hypothetical imagination) , what they exactly feel and what they basically put on their face as their facade. I loved the end as his book ends up in restoring humanity.

The author has done amazingly alluring job and justice to both the genres. 

Congratulations to the author on this achievement @blackthorntours

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REVIEW OF THE BOOK - THE RUBY LOCKET

My review on the book - The Ruby locket.

Saxon and Manny find a girl who is lost on a wasteland and has lost her memory , albeit they  not much about her still they decide to take her home and take care of her. This can be dangerous for them if she hails from a society / tribe who are their enemies. Still Saxon and his family prefer humanity first and do not give heed to the danger that could arrive to their lives. 

Slowly as Kerina is recovering , a love story begins to erupt between Saxon and Kerinna , later Saxon discovers with help of Anastasia that his parents were murdered and the suspects were people from Kerina's tribe , Saxon believes that Kerinna is the key to know everything , they go in search of Kerinna's parents, he is appalled to see how her own mother hates her now because she has mixed up and empathizes with people of the opposite tribe ,they( Saxon and his friends)  believe with their kind endeavours  they would be able to extract the truth as Kerinna is with them , unfortunately Kerinna's mother ends up killing not just them but also Kerinna.

The author passes on the profound message of how humanity is being lost.

I also loved the part where it is believed Elgee as most kind but she back stabs.... This reminds me of the quote "too true to be kind".

The author has penned down the novel in extremely heart touching and simple language which can be read by all and not making the language unwantingly  complex.

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Kudos to the writer , Grab your copy now @blackthorntours

Poem to Gaza

Thousand of cries
Millions of why's
Trillion die.
There is flood
Full of blood 
Everybody here sounds ready for death
GAZA-stage of death is always set.
Bombs pour in like rain
Yet no one complains about pain
Chirping of birds never they hear
Missiles have created such strong fear
Here children lose childhood
Youth lose fun
To complain there is none.
There is starvation
But no way to remove frustration
We can just pray for better and towards Allah write a pleading letter.

Ayesha F Muskaan at 20:50

Children's day 2019

Walk towards your destination
like a child , carelessly and happily.
For your true abode is where your
heart resonates happily,
Without an inch of doubt
Not where the people of world call you.
© Ayesha fm

Anniversary poem

For all the beautiful smiles
You have gifted me.
For holding my hand
In every situation.
For helping me stand strong
When i am was about to fall ,
You understand my silence
I need no words
Yet darling
Today i tell you
I wish  my every morning's
Sunrise to see with your eyes
And every Sunset to fall back
In your arms and sense the warmth
Of your love,
The best luxury of world .
Thank you for always standing beside me
dear wife
You are my life .

- Ayesha fm ©

She is more than precious

Worth of a girl

Her hijab

Don't limit Islam to outer covering....

Greed

If human's greed and desire
Would come to end, there would be more of humanity.