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orona Pandemic – Books Can Help You Hang in There! Page 2 hen Kids Review Children’s Books Page 4

nterview with F. Scott Kimmich – Author of “The Magdalene Malediction” Page 7

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EDITORIAL

orona Pandemic – Books Can Help You Hang in There…I was debating whether to write about Corona, but how can we ignore it? I have many close friends and relatives in Italy and as I call each one to make sure they are safe; my heart feels close to imploding when I hear firsthand what they are going through. What comforting words can you give someone who tells you that there were 250 deaths in one day in their home country? I wanted to slap myself when I told my cousin just hunker down and grab a good book. What? Really Susan? Is that all you can say? What about wash your hands, keep your children indoors, shop online? I don’t know, anything that makes sense! I thought. But then my cousin replied:

Susan Violante Managing Editor

“What a great idea Susan, Thank you! I always complain I don’t have time to read anymore, and the TV and internet are filled with horrible news. I will grab a great book I’ve been wanting to read tonight and try to take my mind off what’s going on.” As I pray for my loved ones and the world and do my part following the guidelines given to the community to try to slow it down, I also hope you find a comforting book that will help you escape the pandemic, if only for a little while. Please be safe you all…

Susan’s Reads

SAVAGERY J.C. Mehta Airlie Press (2019) ISBN 9781950404001

I“Savagery” by J.C. Mehta is a collection of thoughts, feelings and life experiences shared by the Author through her unique indigenous ethnic voice. Her life experience is unique and far from my own. Her voice showed me a world very different from mine as an Italian born and raised in Venezuela. Yet it also felt familiar like my conversations with my spiritual Gojiran native sister who grew up with me in flesh and spirit during my upbringing in Venezuela. I feel grateful to have read “Savagery” and recommend as a Five Star collection that will bring insight to all who reads it!

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INDEX

2. Corona Pandemic – Books Can Help You Hang in There 4. 2020 New Releases / When Kids Review Children’s Books 7.

2019 Releases / nterview with F. Scott Kimmich – Author of “The Magdalene Malediction

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2018 And Older Past Releases / Should You Do a Reading Challenge?

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Reader Views News

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Foreign Language Books

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NEW 2020 RELEASES

hen Kids Review Children’s Books ...Many children book writers believe

that because they were a kid once they are capable of writing for today’s kids. Sounds easy enough, however, that couldn’t be farther from reality. Kids are the toughest audience you can target. Children books authors need to realize that the human brain currently develops differently than how it developed when we were kids, some of us anyway. Thanks to technology, a child’s brain will look differently than a child’s brain of 20 years ago, and thus it works differently as well. Their attention span is shorter, the way they assimilate new information is different, and their environment is different! Just think about it. Most of us had only the real world and television to assimilate – now kids are bombarded at every different angle from a variety of different worlds. Virtual games are one world – another world is the internet which brings news and information from different countries that look like totally different worlds altogether! Plus, movies, and what surrounds them. This is why we have nurtured our Reader Views Kids website since 2005, where children books are reviewed by age appropriate kids for each book to be reviewed. Here are some things to consider when looking for kids’ reviewers: * Kids are brutal. They have no filter and are extremely honest. So be ready for it. Maybe running your manuscript by kids before publishing would help you get better reviews once published. * They are smart, and they expect smart writing. For kids to be interested in your fiction, fantasy, etc., your book’s world needs to make sense and follow a convincing logic, just like adult books. * They expect instant gratification. Thanks to the internet, current kids’ brains are used to speed. They are not patient and will not wait a few chapters for the action, suspense or any climatic moment in the plot to begin. * They are still kids, so relating to what surrounds them needs to be relatable…this is also true with the books they read.

Remember, in the end having a kid review your book is always a good idea because your review will come straight from your target market. However, do not under estimate their ability to find errors nor their skills to express their honest opinions. And do your homework when writing for the children’s audience. For more information about our kid’s reviews visit www.readerviewskids.com. For more information on how we help Authors and Readers visit www.bookbybookpublicity.com.

SusanViolante First Chapter Plus Managing Editor, Author and Book Reviewer

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EMBODYING SOUL

hese pages offer the voice of a writer of modern

My Spiritual Walk to Healing

sensibility who dares to leap across time and space to unveil the true nature of soul. Rarely

author Keri Mangis

does a memoir have such power and beauty to awaken our own souls in daily life. Read this book!s

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his is a book about deep living - a book about courage, searching, finding and telling the truth. It shows the rest of us how we,

too, can mind the depths of our lives to find what we are really looking for in order to live an authentic, meaningful, and flourishing life. — Henry Emmons, MD

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FICTION - JUVENILE/YOUNG READER - 8-12 title

synopsis In the second of his series, Mr. Kind rhymes the story of Clyde who wants nothing more than to share with his friend. But an apple tree, you see, cannot chew and so Clyde, for the sake of friendship, takes it upon himself to journey to the moon. He will have so much to do when he arrives there and with the help of a talkative white table he just might find something to share.

KING OF THE MOON

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synopsis Based on the true experiences of the author, whose son was hit by a car and placed in a coma at the age of 14. She read him stories until he awoke and he is now the producer of Mr. Kind Stories book series and storytelling. The book is beautifully hand-illustrated by the author with full page, full color scenes on every turn and a touching message of love and compassion for all children.

FROM GOD TO US

author Maria L. Ray

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2019 RELEASES

nterview with F. Scott Kimmich – Author of “The Magdalene Malediction” - By Sheri Hoyte

. Scott Kimmich

was born in Indianapolis and is an honors graduate of Haverford College. He is a winner of the French Government Scholarship and taught English conversation at the high school level in Chartres, France. After a career in advertising, Kimmich is retired and lives with his wife Kate Tepper in Norwalk, CT. They have 4 children and 6 grandchildren. Kimmich is the author of the Ordeal by Fire trilogy, a trilogy of novels based on the Albigensian Crusades. The Magdalene Malediction is the final book in the trilogy.

Hi Scott, thank you for joining us today at Reader Views! Tells us, what is The Magdalene Malediction about? It is the last book in a trilogy – Ordeal by Fire – set during the Albigensian Crusade, when French invaders goaded by Pope Innocent III descended on the lands to the south intent on exterminating its “heretical” inhabitants and seizing their property. Three generations of a Provençal family attempt to resist the French onslaught. In the Magdalene Malediction, the cousins Odon and Rainier along with the beautiful Miranda and the son of Robin Hood are captured by corsairs on their way back to Provence and end up in Moorish Spain, where Miranda loses her heart to a Moorish potentate. After attempting to return home, they become enmeshed in a deadly war between the Moors and the crusading Jacme I of Aragon with tragic consequences. Home at last, they find that their parents have been condemned and the story hurtles towards its end. What is it about this era that fascinates you? Centuries before Hitler, the Church encouraged genocide. Thousands of so-called heretics were burned alive. The Albigensian Crusade was a lesson that went unheeded and has been re-enacted many times since. It also gave rise to the Inquisition which was the model for East Germany’s Stazis. Finally, the eclipse of a language and its culture. is like the boom of a doomsday drum. The decline and fall of the troubadours were like withered flowers set on a gravestone. I am a hopeless romantic. Read the full interview with F. Scott Kimmich!

Sheri Hoyte Reader Views General Director Editor/Reviewer

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FICTION - GAY/LESBIAN title

BENEFITS

enefits is, underneath it all, a story about family—not exactly a nuclear family, not even

author Jim Arnold

necessarily a chosen family, but a group of

people (and a few ghosts) brought together by the pull of love and the push of circumstance. At the center is Ben

synopsis Ben Schmidt survived the prostate cancer at the heart of Jim Arnold’s acclaimed novel “Benediction,” but will he and handsome partner Jake Brosseau now survive the maelstrom of midlife crises they now face? From the parade of men who (sometimes) want them,

publisher Eureka Street Press

Schmidt, a cancer survivor trying to save his relationship

with his boyfriend while reclaiming his sex life, struggling

distributor Amazon/KDP

with sobriety, caring for a child, and trying to make enough money to (literally) keep the lights on. Ben’s path to selfdiscovery is as windy as the streets of San Francisco. But

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in Benefits, author Jim Arnold paints an unexpected family portrait unlike any you’ve ever seen. — Wayne Hoffman

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to children and parents who (usually) need them, Ben and Jake and crew must fight to master the challenges that make their contemporary San Francisco lives ever more precarious.

number of pages 196

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synopsis Thirteen-year-old Laila, still grieving over her father’s death, goes on their planned pilgrimage with her aunt and uncle. When she is transported back in time to 7th century Arabia, she faces the dangers of the desert, takes on a disguise and saves a baby’s life. But will she ever return to her own time?

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LAILA AND THE SANDS OF TIME

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NONFICTION - BUSINESS title

synopsis George Schade is a meticulous researcher. Throughout this book, Schade brings Richard Schabacker to life and immerses you in the exciting financial events of the 1920s and 1930s. You will gain useful knowledge from Schabacker’s astute observations on markets.

THE NEW ERA OF THE BOOMING 1920S AND ITS AFTERMATH

author George A. Schade, Jr.

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FICTION - JUVENILE/EARLY READING - 5 synopsis

title

Nick Saint never really put a lot of thought into his name until one snowy day in December when heaccidentally receives a letter meant for Saint Nick. Realizing there is not much time left until Christmas, Nickopens the letter. The unexpected message inside ultimately leads him on a journey of understanding poverty,gratitude, and service to others while discovering the real meaning of the holiday spirit.

IN THE NICK OF TIME

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PAST RELEASES

hould You Do a Reading Challenge?

I am a Goodreads fiend. It’s my favorite way of keeping track of how many books I’ve read, and it’s great for making lists of books you might want to read one day. For anyone who doesn’t know, Goodreads is a website that allows readers to connect with authors and other readers. There are book giveaways, discussion boards, author Q & A’s, and a ton of other features. One of this website’s most popular features is the Yearly Reading Challenge. The Reading Challenge is a personal goal that users can set for themselves. They pledge to read a certain number of books and then use Goodreads to track their progress and tell them if they’re ahead of schedule, on track, or falling behind. It’s a fun way to read more books and motivate yourself to keep reading if you fall into a slump. For my Reading Challenge this year, I pledged to read 50 books. I’m currently 9 books into my challenge and one book ahead of schedule. At the end of the year, you can review your year in books, and Goodreads will tell you how many pages you read across all of your books read for that year, what your longest and shortest books were, as well as your most and least popular reads, among other statistics. It’s a great way to reflect on your reading experiences for the year! Sometimes Reading Challenges can be stressful though. Personally, I’m a very competitive person, especially against myself. There have been years in the past when I’ve fallen behind and completely given up. I’ve definitely gotten better with sticking to my pledge in the past year or two. If it’s reaching the end of the year and your goal seems hopelessly faraway, here are a few strategies you can try! You’ve fallen into a slump. Nothing you pick up seems engaging. Should you even bother continuing with your challenge? I tend to fall into a reading slump half-way through the year. One thing that helps me pull myself out of it is reading shorter books. I tend to read a lot of fantasy, and most fantasy novels are long and brick-like. Reading a few slimmer volumes can help me pick up the pace and reignite my interest in reading. You realize that the number of books you’ve chosen is either too high or too low. You’ll either blow by the goal without any challenge at all, or you’ve chosen something that you are certain you will never attain. It’s possible to change your Goodreads challenge at any time. You can lower it and raise it as much as you need to. No need to fret! It can take a little while to find the right challenge for you. And finally: What happens if I fail my Reading Challenge? You can try again next year!

What are some of your Goodreads Reading Challenges?

Skyler Boudreau BookReviewer for Reader Views and Blogger at Sky View Book Reviews

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FICTION - JUVENILE/YOUNG READER-8

what people say about the book

title

THE TUKOR’S JOURNEY

eannine Kellogg’s writing is captivating and it has a strong appeal for young as well as older readers. The reader can’t

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resist the characters, because they are well-developed,

deeply human, and richly imagined. The prose exudes a finesse that is rare...The Tukor’s Journey is delightful, an exciting

adventure.

— Romuald Dzemo Readers’ Favorite

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ISBN 9780999571408

BISAC category Fiction genre Young Reader-8 binding Tradeback number of pages 592 price $11.99 distributor Itasca Books countries book sold USA

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Siblings Mitch, Tony, and Jovi discover a centuries-long battle to stop mysterious creatures called Grezniks from blowing up Earth and shattering Life to bits, but will they have the courage to join the battle? *Reader Views 1st Place Young Reader and Kids Award for Best Children’s Book of the Year

Royal Dragonfly Book Awards - Middle Grade Honorable Mention

author Jeannine Kellogg Jeannine Kellogg loves a grand adventure and a great story. She has traveled to fifteen countries, yet she has grown certain that the great inspirations are found not in distant adventures, but in the often-overlooked details of everyday life. She enjoys nothing more than encouraging kids to seize life’s wonderful adventure and take the lead in their own powerful journey. For more information visit Jeannine’s website www.JeannineKellogg.com

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FICTION - YA-16 / FANTASY

what people say about the book

title

THE GIFTS OF LIFE

Liver Smuhar’s “The Gifts of Life” takes readers on an otherworldly adventure. Perry

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Caduca is the hero of the story. After a devastating

and fiery attack on their city during the year’s most important festival, Perry, his little sister, Teala, and their two friends Faith and Bailey, must leave their home and travel hundreds of miles to a strange land in order to find safety again.

— Megan Weiss

Reader Views

synopsis

he Gifts of Life, everyone has some form of magical ability, whether it be the power of teleportation, the ability to manipulate glass, or even the creation of

fog and other weather phenomenon. There is, however, a catch.

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You will journey into a world where everyone has an extraordinary power. Swept on a journey, Perry is forced to fight for survival. His powers begin to mutate! But is it too late? Is Perry still that same curious boy? The only resolution comes in finding the Gifts of Life.

These powers are only permitted for use one day a year in an annual celebration called the ‘Ascension Ceremony.’ Using them outside of that time is ‘breaking Taboo.’ This detail is both an

intriguing and uncommon limit placed upon magic users in fantasy novels. — Skyler Boudreau

publisher Mountain Blue Publishing

ISBN 9780648332008

Reader Views

number of pages 486

author Oliver Smuhar Oliver Smuhar is a young Australian award winning author living in the Blue Mountains. He is currently studying journalism and international studies at the University of Technology in Sydney. In 2018 he published his first book ‘The Gifts of Life’ and aims to create a series as well as many other novels within the upcoming years. In 2019 he was awarded the ‘Reviewers Choice Award for Best Book Written by an Author Age 18 or Under’ and the ‘20182019 Global Award’ for Australia.

price $20.75

For more information visit Oliver’s website www.oliversmuhar.com

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Steve Bassett Steve Bassett was born and raised in Newark’s crime-ridden Third Ward. He has been legally blind for more than a decade, but hasn’t let this slow him down. Readers will share insights that earned him three Emmys for investigative documentaries, and the California Bar Association’s first Medallion Award for Distinguished Reporting on the Administration of Justice. His iconoclasm was a great asset during his thirty-five years as a journalist (newspapers, AP, TV news and documentaries).

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FATHER DIVINE’S BIKES

author Steve Bassett publisher BookBaby

distributor BookBaby ASIN 9781543923360 copyright date 2018

eteran television journalist Steve Bassett puts his considerable storytelling skills to work in “Father Divine’s Bikes.” He weaves a story

of triumph, regret and tragedy. The faith of two Catholic altar boys fail them in their time of need. Instead they are unwittingly seduced by the aura spread throughout Newark

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— Pete Noyes

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In rhythm and tone Bassett achieves a counterpoint that moves the reader between contrasting themes of class and privilege, poverty and wealth, despair and hope. Caught up by

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GOLDEN GHETTO

the hustle of Father Divine’s “heaven on earth,” two altar

How the Americans and French Fell In and Out of Love During the Cold War

boys become ensnared in a hustle of their own making that transport them to a reality just north of hell, on bikes that

author Steve Bassett

cost more than they could ever imagine. — Paul Pattwell, retired Assistant Director, Newark Public Library and New Jersey.

distributor Ingram

eaders will be enthralled by how early Communist-driven distrust and paranoia never stood a chance against handshakes and smiles.

snapshot of Cold War realities faced by miore than 20 million men and women who served

overseas. It more than deserves a place in the current

celebrity driven publishing world. — Pete Noyes

Author of The Real L.A. Conidential

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Director of the Archives for Local and State History of

olden Ghetto’s complex prism provides a rare

•Finalist 2018 Best Book Awards (American Book Fest)

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book you won’t want to put down.

— Mme. Lydie Gerbaud

•Finalist 2018 International Book Awards (American Book Fest)

number of pages 342

by Father Divine, the spellbinding black evangelist. It’s a

former press secretary for French President Jacques Chirac

synopsis Father Divine’s Bikes paints a gangster war, three murders, a gun-toting paperboy, and the numbers racket into a dark mosaic that exposes the underbelly of a decaying city that in 1945 seduces two altar boys into a corrupt world from which there is little hope of escape.

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synopsis Considering the suspicions, jealousies, bigotry, and crass opportunism inherent whenever one power occupies another, Golden Ghetto: How the Americans and French Fell In and Out of Love During the Cold War pieces together an improbable tale of how fear and skepticism were crushed by trust and friendship.

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FICTION - N0VEL synopsis Shellene Ramsahoye, a prairie girl at heart, has lived most of her life in rural western Canada. Days on her family’s acreage outside of Wainwright, Alberta, are enjoyed with her amazing husband, two extraordinary teens and multiple pets. Professionally, she has been a speech-language pathologist for over 20 years, working with preschool and school-aged children. In her spare time she is an avid amateur photographer, and loves travelling with her family, gardening, hiking and all things nature.

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A WILD RIDE

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synopsis Without a Map weaves together Lisa’s experience of caregiving with lessons gleaned from decades of wilderness travel, rural living, and parenting. Revealing the uncertainty, wisdom, love and reciprocity of a caregiving relationship, this memoir contributes a deeply personal perspective to the subjects of dementia and aging.

WITHOUT A MAP A Caregiver’s Journey through the Wilderness of Heart and Mind author Lisa Steele-Maley

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Topics of Conversation * The inspiration behind “Veil of Secrecy” *

Researching her subject and the level of detail involved

* Margaret’s writing journey – from poet to novelist *

Personal interests outside of writing

A bit of insight into her next project

Margaret’s advice to emerging authors Listen to Interview here:

Margaret Franceschini

https://insidescooplive.com/2020/02/14/margaret-franceschini-author-of-veil-of-secrecy/

Author of “Veil of Secrecy”

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INNOCENT WAR - REVISED EDITION

Behind An Immigrant’s Past Book 1 author Susan Violante

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nnocent War is a resonating novel that transports readers to a place and time uniquely tied to Italy. It is a great book for Italian Americans to read as it stands as a tribute, not just to Violante’s father, but to all children of wars.

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— Primo Magazine

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ino’s daughter Susan Violante has written a heartwarming story of his taped memoirs that will give the reader a unique perspective on the horrors of World War II in Italy and which gave her a deeper understanding of herself and her family. — The Italian Tribune

* Five Stars Reader’s Favorite

publisher Outskirts Press, Inc

ISBN-13 9781432770471

author Susan Violante

copyright date 2011 BISAC category FICTION / Juvenile/Military/ War genre Young Adult / Teen binding Tradeback number of pages 233 price $19.95

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Based on the taped memoirs Susan Violante received from her Italian Immigrant father, Nino; Innocent War’s story ( Hollywood Book Festival 2009 Honoralbe Mention) is a boy’s adventure showing a child’s point of view through the war’s hardships, dangers, and tragedies of WWII, combined with his own humor, innocence, and awakening as he grows up. WWII through and Italian 10 year old boy’s eyes!

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Born and raised in Venezuela from Italian immigrants, author Susan Violante completed a BA degree in Political and Administrative Cs. before moving to the US. Although she built a career as a Business Analyst/Accountant since 1987, she also kept herself active as a Freelance writer. In 2010 Violante finally retired from Accounting and leaped to the publishing industry. She currently works as the Editorial Assistant for Reader Views and First Chapter Plus, while dedicating the remainder of her time to her own writing. She is also the host of Internet I Have Something To Say LIVE and Italian Austinite online radio shows.

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FICTION - JUVENILE/EARLY READER

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TUMA

powerful lesson from Mother Nature... As a school owner and educator, I would recommend this book to teachers and parents alike... — Christine Watson Owner, Director, and Teacher of Be The Change Academy, Round Rock Texas

ntertains you while teaching positive messages about nature and showing some of the culture, and geography from Venezuela. Great Book!

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— Maria Juliana Leal-Belloso

Published by Creative with Words in 1996, the learning of Nature and Geography of faraway lands through the story of Tuma comes alive in its picture book format. Tuma is a little princess from a Tribe on the tropical Caribbean coast of Venezuela. Her father is the tribe’s King and guardian of their magical stone. Tuma always listened to her friend’s Loro (the parrot) stories about the Magical stone that bared her name. Both of them were intrigued about the purpose of such beautiful gem, so one day Tuma and Loro ventured to faraway lands in search of the meaning of the magical stone...

Retired Pre-school Teacher from Venezuela

publisher I Have Something To say Press

ISBN 9780985430801 copyright date 2014, 2015 BISAC category Fiction genre Juvenile/early Reader binding Tradeback number of pages 40 price $15.95 distributor Ingram, Baker and Taylor countries book sold US, Canada, All through Amazon buy online Amazon.com

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author Susan Violante Born and raised in Venezuela from Italian immigrants, Author Susan Violante completed a BA degree in Political and Administrative Cs. before moving to the US. Although she built a career as a Business Analyst / Accountant since 1987, she also kept herself active as a Freelance writer. Violante finally retired from Accounting and leaped to the publishing Industry; she currently works as the Managing Editor for Reader Views, First Chapter Plus, through her Literary Publicity Company and her publishing through I have Something to Say Press while on her time off with her family and dog, and reading, cooking and knitting when by herself.

For more information visit Susan’s website www.susanviolante.com

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NONFICTION - BIOGRAPHY/HISTORY

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THE ACCIDENTAL ANARCHIST

hese conversations, events that should have been muddied by the ravages of time and history, are

humorous (and true) account of a man who was sentenced to death 3 times - and survived

rewritten with incredible detail and exquisite

narrative that pushes the reader ever-onward, hanging upon baited breath with each sentence. Yet between Marateck’s

notes and Ms. Kranzler’s consistent ability to wrap it into moving prose, this memoir reads much more like a thrilling novel. In some cases, truth is indeed stranger than fiction. — Charles Weinblatt

author Bryna Kranzler

New York Journal of Books

he Accidental Anarchist is a profound testament to the power of faith, and to the continued survival of the Jewish people.”

— Elie Wiesel

publisher Crosswalk Press

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based on the diaries that Marateck began keeping in 1905. That was when he decided to overthrow the Czar . . .

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synopsis The Accidental Anarchist is the remarkable true story of Jacob Marateck, an Orthodox Jew who was sentenced to death three times in the early 1900s in Russia -- and lived to tell about it. The story is told in Marateck’s voice and is characterized by his remarkable humor and irony that contrasted with the circumstances and were key to his survival. The book is

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FICTION - SCIFI/FANTASY/HISTORICAL

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n orphaned 1980s teenager travels through time to

THE CANDY STORE

the Jazz Age to discover the mystery of her identity

author Michele Poague

in this sweetly confected historical fantasia....

— Kirkus Reviewsn

publisher Bent Briar Publishing LLLP

distributor Ingram Spark ISBN-13 9781942665014

eading The Candy Store was like savoring a

binding Tradeback

bittersweet chocolate bar that has a surprise twist in flavor at the last bite. The novel was

a delicious combination of sci-fi, time travel, historical fiction, and romance. — Star 360, Lit Pik Reviewer

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synopsis Watson’s Candy Store offers Jett a home but when tragedy strikes, the hard-as-nails orphan wakes up in a psychiatric ward in a strangely altered world. The candy store is the only thing that hasn’t changed and she is sure it holds the key to finding her way home. Jett is no stranger to uncomfortable situations but in this new world she must be careful of her every move or risk being locked away forever...

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NONFICTION - SRTEYTRYUTUIYUK

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NONFICTION - RELATIONSHIPS/FAMILY synopsis Slave to the Dream is a memoir of one man’s intense rebellion, roadblocks, and-ultimately-his inspiring growth, powered by the healing powers of family support and divine intervention. This book will appeal to readers who are interested in stories of overcoming chaos and desperation, achieving personal transformation, and the wisdom one gains from a life of trials and triumphs.

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SLAVE TO THE DREAM Forever in Pursuit author Gaylan D. Wright

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Breaking Literary News - READER VIEWS 2019-2020 LITERARY AWARDS UPDATE Reader Views Literary Awards announced the finalists for their 201-2020 contest

through their Newsletter on Monday March 16th, 2020 as they finish the second line jusging this weekend. They will announce the winners one week after the third line judging takes place. The 2020-2020 Awards will open on May 1st, 2020. For more information about the Reader Views Literary Awards visit www.readerviews.com/ literaryawards

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what people say about the book synopsis Piece of music Played and heard A word An inscribed picture Draw each from your life A poem runs to Those aims And degrees of focus

FICTION - NOVEL title

REFLECTIONS Home and Abroad author Gary E. Miller

synopsis Ty Grenshaw has lived on the Cal Grayson cattle ranch all of his 18 years. He works there as a ranch cowboy. His girlfriend, Patti Dileo, works for the Gully Real Estate Co. The story takes them to a restaurant when Sonny Calhoun is murdered there. Ty suspects cattle rustlers, finds a late calf, chases the trailer that might contain the bull that sired the calf, out of curiosity gets on the “wrong train” and from there becomes a kidnapped hostage. The story continues with escape, anger from his boss, the cattle auction where the antagonist buys cattle, a young girl living in the forest who is discovered by Ty and Patti, a court case where Ty is a witness and a tragedy.

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FICTION - NOVEL title

COWBOY ON THE WRONG TRAIN Mouse with a Clue author Jeanne Ann Off

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FOREIGN LANGUAGE TITLES

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synopsis Basato sulle registrazioni che l’autrice Susan Violante ha ricevuto dal padre Nino, “L’innocenza di una Guerra” racconta le difficoltà, i pericoli e le tragedie del secondo conflitto mondiale dal punto di vista di un bambino che, nonostante tutto, riesce a non perdere il senso dell’umorismo e l’innocenza tipica della sua età.

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E-BOOK

FICTION - HISTORICAL title

L’INNOCHENZA DI UNA GUERRA

author Susan Violante

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