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Simmering Emotions
Simmering Emotions is a tapestry of memory, heritage, and human feeling stitched together with poetic elegance. The book blends verse, prose, and reflection, moving fluidly from personal stories of mothers and migration to philosophical musings and historical essays. Each piece feels like an offering from the author’s heart. He writes of love and loss, of the soul of Punjab, of the ache of displacement, and of simple kindness that survives every storm. It’s not a single story but a chorus of voices. Sometimes the rhythm is that of a lullaby, other times a lament, but it always feels alive.
Reading it stirred something deep in me. The writing is both grounded and lyrical. Author Manmohan Sadana writes like someone who has seen both light and shadow and refuses to let either define him. His language feels sincere, not polished for show. The poems about Partition and motherhood nearly broke me. There’s pain, but there’s also grace. The imagery, trains, rivers, gold temples, and quiet rooms, made me feel like I was walking beside him through decades of Indian history and human emotion. I could sense his reverence for women, his tenderness toward the past, and his restlessness in a changing world. Yet at times the tone shifts sharply from poetic to academic, which can feel jarring. It’s as if the writer’s mind and heart take turns speaking. Still, that rawness makes the book honest.
What stayed with me most is the quiet dignity of his characters. The old mother who rebuilds her life from ashes. The lovers separated by Partition who never stop whispering each other’s names. Even in the essays about cities and traditions, there’s an undercurrent of yearning, a belief that goodness survives. The writing reminded me that culture isn’t just monuments or food, it’s the way people love and forgive. There were moments when I had to stop reading, just to breathe and absorb the weight of his compassion.
I’d recommend this book to anyone who loves poetry that tells stories and stories that feel like prayers. It’s for readers who want to feel rather than analyze, who find beauty in nostalgia and redemption in remembrance. If you’ve ever sat with old memories that refuse to fade, Simmering Emotions will speak to you gently, as a friend who has also lived, lost, and learned to forgive.
Pages: 206 | ASIN : B0FS46N1S1
I Love An Underdog
Twisting in Time follows a young boy who finds himself entangled in a world of magic and tangled loyalties despite his overwhelming desire for a normal life. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
I love an underdog, especially one with flaws that we can relate to. With Twisting in Time, I wanted to delve deep into the mysterious backstory of my favorite underdog, Goff, and explore the breadth and depth of his connection to the magical realm throughout time. He’s a tragic figure, although the themes of friendship, tolerating differences, and the power of a kind heart make his tale uplifting in a way, too. And, to be honest, I enjoyed writing actual fantasy instead of urban fantasy for a change. I’ve always wanted to craft a medieval setting with castles and peasants and see my characters explore it. Plus, I got to write songs for the performers, royals, peasants, and Lady Flattence to sing. It was such a joy writing this book.
Do you have a favorite scene in this novel? One that was especially fun to craft?
For me, the peak moment of the story, and the one that took the longest to craft, was the climactic scene where Goff decides to throw fate to the wind, literally, risking his life to see if he is truly the force of nature he has been told he is. It was important to me that the reader felt that he was willing to lose everything to save his friends. And then, the flying battle was hard to write (battles always are), but so much fun.
What do you find is the most challenging aspect of writing a series?
The problem with writing a series is ensuring that each book has a compelling story and well-defined arcs for the characters. Many sequels I’ve read turn into flat tales. Same characters, same world, but only action throughlines. Readers need to feel connected to a personal story, a struggle, a deeply felt and thwarted need, not just an overt conflict. Even if they love the characters, it will feel bland. So, finding a fresh way to craft a life-or-death struggle for the characters in each book is the most challenging. for sure.
Can we look forward to seeing the next installment in the Misfit’s Magic series soon? Where will it take readers?
I thought this book was the end of the series right up until I wrote the last scene and realized I wasn’t done writing Goff’s tale. Twisting in time twists back to the beginning of the first book…with a twist. I’ve been thinking about how interesting it would be to take the story back to Spraksville, but nothing is the same this time. The fact that Bones and Maxim breached the time continuum has shifted things, so it’s actually a whole new tale in that location. Perhaps I’ll even have Mathers be a teacher or something instead of the villain. I’ve often considered the possibility that the Orb had something to do with the creation of vampires, so I might head in that direction with the next book. I might even have Halstrom become one. Wouldn’t that be fascinating to see him battle with the preternatural urges in a “Halstrom” way? I’ve always wanted to write a vampire story (I loved reading Rice, Harker, Meyer, and Stoker)
And, I might add a little foster sister who is the heart of the story. The struggle for Goff this time will be keeping her safe despite being dragged along into an epic adventure with him. We’ll see Goff’s nurturing side, his “big brother” muscles come out. But, I’m not sure yet. Still in the noodling about it phase. I love that part of writing a book. I think about it when I’m chopping onions or mowing the lawn. Such a fascinating and emotionally engaging puzzle to ponder.
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Star People’s Wisdom
Star People’s Wisdom moves through levels of consciousness like Akashic, Quantum, and what Basil calls the Megaquantic Field, weaving cosmic science and divine energy into one sweeping spiritual map. It’s not written like a story so much as received energy, a transmission from something higher. The messages from Star People, the talk of DNA shifting into crystalline light, and the merging of God as both darkness and radiance, it all reads like a channeled vision of what’s coming for humanity. The pages buzz with devotion and a call to remember who we really are: infinite beings in a body, walking a universe made of vibration and love.
I’ll be honest, parts of it left me breathless, other parts left me spinning. There’s this raw sincerity in the author’s words, like she’s cracked open her heart and just let the universe speak. Her talk of the “Megaquantic Field” feels wild and new, like she’s building a bridge between physics and prayer. The writing swings between poetic and deeply personal. You can tell she’s lived what she’s sharing. Every fear, every awakening, every night spent staring into the void looking for God. It’s not academic, but that’s part of its charm. It’s like sitting in a long conversation with a friend.
There’s a lot here. Cosmic downloads, alien collectives, energetic codes. It’s easy to get overwhelmed. But when I stopped trying to “get” it and just felt it, something shifted. Her words carried a vibration, like they weren’t meant to convince but to awaken. I felt my own memories stir, old ones, soul-deep ones. Maybe that’s what she meant when she said the book is alive. It really does feel that way.
If you’re someone who’s walking a spiritual path, who’s ever felt like the world doesn’t quite fit anymore, this book will resonate with you. It’s perfect for the seekers, the sensitives, the ones who talk to the stars at night and mean it. It’s for the dreamers and those who are ready, as Basil says, to remember.
Pages: 528 | ASIN : B0FT526DST
Manifesting the Impossible
In The Dressing Drink, you share both the memories and challenges of growing up with a mother born of high society and an absent father. Why was this an important book for you to write?
My mother passed away when I was 11, and I met my father at 14. He died when I was 15. Because I never really knew my parents, I felt it was important to explore their scrapbook, memorabilia, and the stories of personalities from show business and friends. This process was essential for me to create a mythology around them and to gain a better understanding of who they were for my mental health, especially at the age of 22.
I appreciated the candid nature with which you told your story. What was the hardest thing for you to write about?
The most challenging perspective I faced was that of a lost child. I lived a wild life, mostly in boarding schools. It never felt like I was lost; I simply moved from one situation to another, either happy or high. It wasn’t until I entered rehab that I had a conversation with my inner child, who looked up at me and said, “You tried to kill me.”
Did you learn anything about yourself while planning and writing this book?
Everything I have done in my life feels like “manifesting the impossible.” Even the journey of writing and compiling this book seemed like an unrealistic goal from the outside. Therefore, it’s a significant accomplishment to document my mother’s life, my father’s life, my family’s life, and parts of my own life. The five books that emerged from this effort are just a small glimpse into the larger story of my life.
What is one thing you hope readers take away from your experiences?
Certainly, the concept of being a survivor is about transcending survival to reach recovery. If we are honest, we are all in the process of recovery, whether we acknowledge it or not. I have been sober for 26 years and consider that borrowed time. Writing the book at 22 and publishing it at 68 is a lifelong compilation of my experiences.
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From the grand estates of old money to the memoir, which spans decades and explores themes of money, power, alcohol, deceit, death, war, and murder, Thomas King Flagg navigates a complex labyrinth while pulling up the roots of his family tree with all its glory and devastation.
Thomas King Flagg is the great-grandson of David Hazlitt King Jr., renowned for his significant contributions to the assembly of the Statue of Liberty. Flagg’s mother was a debutante and a radio personality who graced the cover of Cosmopolitan Magazine. At the same time, his father was a dancer and comedian who starred in several theatrical productions and some movies. He also starred on Broadway with Ethel Merman in Hello Dolly. Unfortunately, Thomas did not reconnect with his father until shortly before his death, missing out on a connection that could have profoundly influenced his life.
Once you begin reading The Dressing Drink, you won’t be able to stop until you’ve savored every last drop!
Victim and Villain
Raven follows a deeply flawed woman whose love affair leads her down a road of dangerous secrets, obsession, and self-destruction. Where did the idea for this novella come from?
Raven is one of, if not the most, intense books I’ve ever written. Delilah was first introduced in EverGreen, the first book in the EverGreen Trilogy, years ago. At that point, she was kind of a classic mean girl character. But even then, I knew that she had a troubled background. Raven is a companion novella that gives the reader some insight as to what was happening to Delilah before the events of Fallen Snow, the last book in the trilogy. It sounds a bit cliché, but sometimes my characters play a part in writing their own stories. Delilah knew what her backstory was, and she led me down the path of writing Raven.
I always take a lot of inspiration from my personal life. Raven is no exception. Abuse and sexual violence are topics that are very close to my heart. Unlike in Fallen Snow, I wanted Raven to feature an imperfect victim that was also a villain. However, I wanted to make it clear to the reader that Delilah’s actions and the way she treated others do not justify or excuse what happened to her. As the saying goes, hurt people hurt people. Like I said, I’m not necessarily trying to make the reader feel sympathy for Delilah or make them view her as less evil. At the same time, I do want to reflect that victims of abuse and sexual violence aren’t always (or even usually) perfect, and that’s completely normal. We can acknowledge that what happens to Delilah in Raven is a tragedy without revoking her status as an antagonist in the EverGreen Trilogy.
Delilah is an incredibly well-crafted character. What was your inspiration for her traits and dialogue?
I am extremely proud of being able to create a character that is as complex as Delilah. The more I wrote and planned the storyline, the more fleshed out and fascinating her character became. As I said before, she started out as your typical high school bully that took things way too far. But as I kept writing, I continued to follow her journey and realized where that ultimately led her. In Raven, we see Delilah at the lowest points in her life. Throughout the story, she thinks that her choices are acts of self-preservation, but they’re actually the opposite. She’s typically a very calculated individual, but her obsession with Silas (which I will make clear is an obsession, not real love) completely throws her off. In Silas, she’s met her match in terms of ability to manipulate. The two of them being in a relationship was never going to work, no matter how hard they tried. In a relationship, there has to be concern and respect for the other person. Neither of them had that. Her traits are those I imagine a person diagnosed with an extreme case of psychopathy, or antisocial personality disorder, would exhibit. All of her dialogue stems from that. Similarly, Silas is a malignant narcissist. Neither of them should be in a relationship, and certainly not with each other.
What do you find to be the most challenging aspect of writing a trilogy? What is the most rewarding?
The most challenging part of writing a trilogy is remembering little details. This can be something as simple as a character’s eye color, etc. The most rewarding is being able to watch them grow. I love seeing my characters transform into what is typically a better version of themselves. Obviously, that wasn’t the case for Silas or Delilah.
Can we look forward to more work from you soon? What are you currently working on?
I recently completed my first adult romance, titled Crazy For You. It’s a clean billionaire romance with an antihero MMC (main male character) and a sweet female protagonist with a heart of gold. They are actually one of my favorite couples I’ve ever written. I’ve never encountered a clean billionaire romance before, so when the story came to me, I decided it was definitely worth writing. I’m currently contemplating a sequel focusing on some of the side characters from Crazy For You and getting an idea of what that might look like. It’s definitely something I see myself writing in the future, but no promises.
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Delilah Banks was never the type of girl to let herself be manipulated by a man. But when she becomes involved with a tempting stranger, Silas, everything changes. Between the events of Moonlit Skies and Fallen Snow, Delilah discovers that no one is above having their heart broken. After all, we are each the hero in our own story.
A Curse of Wings & Gems: A Cursed Royals Fantasy Romance
When I closed the last page of A Curse of Wings & Gems, I felt like I’d stepped out of a dream filled with curses, storms, and hauntingly beautiful songs from the sea. This book is about Edmar, a Dragon King cursed to bind himself to brides chosen by fate, each doomed to die, and Emmy, a mermaid princess burdened with dangerous magic and shackled by the expectations of her people. Their stories intertwine across decades of longing, loss, and the constant pull of destiny. The world itself is vast, with kingdoms above and below the sea, ruled by kings, dwarves, and ancient forces, each holding secrets that keep the tension alive. It is a story about power and love, but even more so about chains, both magical and emotional, and the desperate fight to break them.
The writing pulled me in right away. Huston’s style is lush and dramatic, full of imagery that makes the setting shimmer. The opening scenes with Edmar flying through the storm or Emmy enduring the pain of her magic are vivid, and I could almost feel the salt air or the sting of fire in her veins. I admired the ambition, and the rhythm of the sentences often matched the emotions of the characters, which kept me hooked. The shifting perspectives between Edmar and Emmy also added layers, though sometimes I wanted them to linger longer in their thoughts before switching.
What I liked most were the emotions underneath the fantasy spectacle. Edmar’s exhaustion with his curse hit me hard. That sense of being trapped in endless repetition, of watching love turn to ashes over and over, felt raw and painful. Emmy’s plight, on the other hand, carried a different weight. Her fear of her own power and her father’s cold willingness to barter her away felt both heartbreaking and infuriating. I found myself rooting for her to rebel, to scream, to burn it all down if she had to. That frustration was real, which shows the author succeeded in making me care. At the same time, the romance felt fragile, more like a thread of hope than a blazing fire, and I actually liked that. It felt earned rather than rushed.
I’d recommend this book to readers who love epic fantasy mixed with aching romance, especially those who don’t mind a slower, descriptive pace that lingers on atmosphere. If you enjoy stories where curses shape kingdoms and love feels both impossible and inevitable, this will be your kind of tale. It’s not a light read, and it thrives on mood as much as plot, but for me, it was a fun adventure.
Pages: 676
Whispers of Luck
Sophie Bartow’s Whispers of Luck blends small-town charm with a swirl of mystery, romance, and destiny. Set in Swan Harbor, the story follows Shay O’Reilly, a new oral surgeon who arrives in town after feeling an unshakable pull to leave her old life behind, and Justin Simpson, an orthopedic surgeon haunted by a tragic loss. Their paths collide in ways that feel both inevitable and magical, weaving together a tale that balances grief, hope, and the strange energy of a town that seems to whisper its own secrets. The book carries readers through moments of heartache, intimacy, and wonder, while hinting at something larger than the people who live in Swan Harbor.
Reading it, I felt a mix of warmth and curiosity. Bartow’s writing is smooth and easy to sink into. The characters are written with real affection, and you can tell the author knows this town inside and out. Shay’s arrival is painted with just the right amount of unease and hope, and Justin’s struggle with loss is raw and relatable. What really stuck with me was how the supernatural elements never fully overshadowed the human story. The “nudges” and cryptic scrolls add a layer of intrigue, but the true heart is in how people heal, connect, and risk themselves for love again. I’ll admit there were moments where I rolled my eyes at the intensity of their attraction, but then I’d find myself grinning because the chemistry felt so alive.
Some of the dialogue carried an extra layer of sentiment, and a few of the mystical moments left me a little puzzled. Yet I couldn’t deny that I was pulled along. I cared about whether Shay and Justin would open themselves up or let their pasts keep them shut down. And the setting itself almost felt like a character. Swan Harbor is drawn with immersive detail. There’s a comfort in that, like being let in on a secret world that’s both ordinary and enchanted.
Whispers of Luck is a heartfelt start to the Mystical Waters Canyon series. It’s a book that would be perfect for anyone who loves small-town romances, especially those with a hint of magic threaded through real-life struggles. If you want a story that mixes hospital corridors with whispered prophecies, that gives you both heartbreak and swoony embraces, this is the kind of book you’ll curl up with on a quiet evening.
Pages: 391 | ASIN : B0DY87G8D6
Time and Space
Time and Space is a science fiction story wrapped in a very human struggle. It follows Time, a woman on the cusp of turning forty, who is suddenly pulled out of her ordinary Toronto life and thrown into a future where time travel is not just possible but exploited. She encounters arrogant young men from a society built on patriarchal dominance, where women’s roles are reduced and history has been rewritten in chilling ways. The narrative shifts between the claustrophobic experience of being kidnapped, the surreal awe of futuristic landscapes, and the stark reality of oppression disguised as order. It’s a mix of adventure, social critique, and personal awakening, all told through the voice of someone caught completely off guard by forces far bigger than herself.
I enjoyed how raw this book felt. The writing is vivid and sometimes almost abrasive in the way it pulls you into the protagonist’s fear and confusion. I often felt a knot in my stomach while reading, especially in the early chapters where she’s mocked, manipulated, and treated as less than human. The banter of the boys who kidnap her is infuriatingly smug, and Jeejeebhoy captures that dynamic with unsettling accuracy. At the same time, the details of the future world are fascinating, almost cinematic. I could see the gleaming white roads, the seamless suits, the eerie efficiency of a society that values power over compassion. That contrast between wonder and dread kept me turning the pages.
On a personal level, the ideas behind the story really resonated with me. The future Jeejeebhoy imagines is not some far-fetched dystopia, it’s a mirror held up to our present choices and blind spots. The way women’s rights are slowly eroded in the book feels uncomfortably plausible, like a warning wrapped in fiction. I found myself angry at times, and then strangely hopeful, because even in her fear, the protagonist resists in small ways. There’s something incredibly relatable about her longing for home, her disbelief at the world around her, and her stubborn spark of individuality. The writing isn’t polished in a traditional sense, but it has grit, heart, and honesty, and I think that’s what makes it stick.
Time and Space is both a thrilling time travel tale and a sharp commentary on power, gender, and history. I’d recommend it to readers who like their science fiction with a social edge, and to anyone who enjoys stories that make them think uncomfortably about the world we live in. If you enjoyed the unsettling social critique of The Handmaid’s Tale or the time-bending thrills of The Time Traveler’s Wife, then Time and Space will be right up your alley.
Pages: 331 | ASIN : B0FPDQ8FGL
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