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Thursday, January 9, 2014

Review of Light Your Fire: The Ayurveda Diet for Weight Loss

This is definitely an informative, inspiring, and straight to the point book. After reading it I felt more confident and motivated about starting my weight loss journey.

What I liked the most about this encouraging read was that it demonstrated some great weight loss strategies as well as direction towards self-discovery and healthier living. It is provides simple, upbeat, practical, common sense, and realistic approaches blended with enthusiasm and energy. Light Your Fire: The Ayurveda Diet for Weight Loss puts a lot of emphasis on health and helps to create a long term plan that is achievable. It also includes detailed information and pointers for short term goals and milestones; it is packed with helpful tips and real-world examples on how to achieve an effective roadmap and is very well written. I highly recommend it.

Saturday, January 4, 2014

Review of Remnants of the Damned (Abyssal Sanctuary)

Abyssal Sanctuary is definitely one of the most unique books I have read. It has a very unpredictable plot with quirky but relatable characters. The best thing about it is that there are enough twists and turns to keep one wondering what is going to come bursting onto the scene. In fact it is easy to become addicted to this book as your whole body will tense like a coiled spring. At any moment I was ready to snap if I was interrupted or had to set the book down for any reason. It's as if I was rendered unable to do anything else but get to the next page.

There is no doubt that I will be looking for more books from this author. His exquisite writing style paired with inventive storytelling takes readers on a journey they would have never expected. I highly recommend this book, and look forward to a sequel.

Friday, October 18, 2013

Interview with the author of The Trashcan Opera Society, Marc McVey

People can be the biggest inspiration for writers, especially those who at first appear to have nothing, but in reality are more content than others. Book the Trashcan Opera Society is great example of that.

It is my pleasure to welcome today author Marc McVey to my blog.

What inspired you to write the Trashcan Opera Society?

I love opera, but I am not an expert, just a fan. I worked for several years in both Los Angeles and San Francisco and you can regularly see a mix of people living on the streets. I started thinking about how people end up living on the streets and this led me to thinking about how they love. We all want love at some stage in our lives. My book is just one fable, if you like, about a small exchange of lives, told in the style of an opera.

If you were to write in a different genre, what it would be?

Great question. I suppose I would like a go at long stream of consciousness/ observational writing like Henry Miller or Mario Vargos Llosa.

What has been your most rewarding and memorable experience as an author?

Having a few people tell me that they think about my characters months after they read the book. A few even told me they were “mad” but in a good way.

Every November thousands of writers take part in a month long challenge, write a novel in 30 days. In your opinion, how much time is needed to write a quality book?

The 30 day challenge has always fascinated me. I like the discipline that this challenge requires, but I confess I lack it in myself. The writers I admire all say that it the end, it comes down to getting your butt in the seat and writing. I think if I tried this, I might improve my speed, but then again, why? I enjoy the process of writing, even if I am very slow.

You favorite book/author?

Victor Hugo – Les Miserables. This book never stops giving to me.

Can readers in Europe purchase your book?

Yes – it is an e book that can be purchased through all the international sites on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Do you have current work in progress?

Yes. I have two projects underway. Hope to have the first one finished by the end of the year.

Readers can find Marc's latest achievements here:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Trashcan-Opera-Society-ebook/dp/B00D7LLIMS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381909977&sr=8-1&keywords=the+trashcan+opera+society

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-trashcan-opera-society-m-m-mc-vey-marc-mcvey/1115530788?ean=2940016766119

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18185976-the-trashcan-opera-society?ac=1

https://www.facebook.com/TrashcanOperaSociety

Here is a sneak peek at the Trashcan Opera Society:

Jordan walked away from the practice of law and has slowly slipped away from his prior life. He now lives on the streets. He has learned to survive using a variety of schemes to make or steal money. He lives part of the time in a homeless shelter and other times with Hannah.

Jordan developed a love of opera during his time in law school. Despite his homelessness, he buys annual season tickets to the opera, much to the amusement of his friends. These tickets allow him to sit with the wealthiest opera fans in the city.

Hannah reveals a great secret to Jordan and asks him for his promise to fulfill a special wish. Together, Hannah and Jordan form a team to try to survive Los Angeles. This is their opera.