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A Guide for Reclaiming Clarity
In The Cathedral of Quiet Power, you share with readers your advice for quietly rebelling in order to survive in a world whose systems of power rely on our dependence. Why was this an important book for you to write?
Because most people don’t realize how deeply they’ve been programmed — not by machines, but by systems built to keep them anxious, productive, and compliant. I wrote The Cathedral of Quiet Power for anyone who’s ever felt that quiet dread of “doing everything right” and still feeling lost. It’s a rebellion against that conditioning — and a guide for reclaiming clarity, strength, and self-sovereignty.
I appreciate the candid nature with which you tell your story. What was the hardest thing for you to write about?
The moments when I had to admit I was complicit in my own burnout. It’s easy to blame the system, but much harder to face how ambition, ego, and fear made me play along. Writing those parts felt like stripping myself bare on the page.
Did you learn anything about yourself while writing this book?
That peace isn’t found in control — it’s found in surrender. I used to think strength meant domination: of time, people, or outcomes. Through this process, I learned that real strength is quiet, unshakable, and inward-facing.
What is one thing you hope readers take away from The Cathedral of Quiet Power?
That you don’t need to burn out to wake up. The book is a map for building a life that feels powerful without being loud — grounded, sovereign, and free from the machinery of performance.
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“Raw, poetic, and brutally honest. A manifesto for anyone tired of being managed by the machine.” — Editorial Review
“Bracing, honest, and not for the faint of heart.” — Verified Reader
“Bold, raw, and deeply restorative—a lifeline for anyone burned by the grind.” — Verified Reader
“It’s not self-help—it’s a system override.” — Verified Reader
“A thoughtful roadmap for resilience in chaotic times.” — Verified Reader
THE CATHEDRAL OF QUIET POWER
How to Build an Unshakable Life in a World Designed to Break You
You did everything right.
Followed the rules. Hit the milestones. Played the game.
So why do you still feel restless, anxious, and quietly trapped?
Because the system isn’t broken—it was built to break you.
It rewards noise over depth, compliance over clarity, and performance over peace.
This book isn’t motivation—it’s liberation.
Part memoir, part manifesto, The Cathedral of Quiet Power is the field manual for thinkers, builders, and survivors who refuse to be owned by the machine.
Evan Yoh takes you through the journey from collapse to clarity—
from sleeping in a leaking car to building a sovereign, grounded life on his own terms.
Inside, you’ll learn how to:
See through the illusions that keep you grinding for nothing.
Reclaim clarity in a world addicted to distraction.
Build quiet power—strength without noise, peace without permission.
Live sovereignly, free from systems designed to feed on your weakness.
Readers call it:
“A powerful blend of stillness and strength.”
“A quiet revolution for anyone tired of living on autopilot.”
“Transformational—more truth than most self-help books dare to tell.”
If you’ve ever felt like success came at the cost of yourself,
this book will help you remember who you were before the noise.
It’s not about winning.
It’s about walking free.
BLOOD OF YARUMAYA
Blood of Yarumaya by Kevin D. Miller follows Isabella Delgado. She’s a wealthy botany student from Malibu who travels to the Amazon rainforest for an internship. Her mentor is Dr. Dominic Quinn. He’s a brilliant but secretive scientist who appears much younger than he is. They discover a complex biological secret to anti-aging that involves rare tree resin and special bees. A corrupt politician named Julio Ortega wants this secret for his own gain. He hires mercenaries to attack the indigenous Kawirén tribe to get it. Izzy must use her newfound survival skills to save Quinn and protect the forest from destruction.
I found the character arc of Isabella surprisingly engaging. She starts the story as a somewhat entitled gymnast. She quickly transforms into a capable survivor. Her growth felt earned rather than just given to her. The romance between her and Quinn is sweet. It also carries a unique tension due to his actual age versus his appearance. I felt genuine anxiety during the raid on the village. Miller does a wonderful job of making you care about the Kawirén people. You desperately want them to survive the encroaching threats of the modern world.
The book tackles heavy themes like deforestation and corporate greed head-on. I appreciated this direct approach because it did not feel overly preachy. The science behind the longevity serum was fascinating to me. I loved the twist with the “rapid aging” weapon used against Ortega near the end. It was a satisfying bit of poetic justice.
I enjoyed this thrilling adventure. It carries a real emotional punch that stuck with me. I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy fast-paced eco-thrillers. Fans of adventure stories with a strong romantic subplot will also like it. It is a perfect read for anyone who has ever dreamed of escaping civilization to find something deeper in the wild.
Pages: 310 | ASIN : B0FTMC4WGN
Make Something New
Prickly Pears is a collection of short stories that walks the line between brutality and beauty and exposes the tenderness inside pain and the violence hidden in love with fearless, poetic precision. What inspired you to write this collection?
I have had such a rigid past, that Prickly Pears allowed me to delve into experience and observation and write about it in a non-linear manner: Break chronological moments, break patterns in time and place and make something new. On top of all that came the culture in which I grew up in, that I rejected somewhat but writing has become the mediator between past and present, two countries, two cultures. Funnily, I could only write about all this here in France away from the other two places. The journey has been both instructive and healing.
There’s a dreamlike rhythm to your language. Which writers or art forms influence that musicality?
There have been many like Winslow Homer in the visual arts. In literature, you mentioned Clarice Lispector in the review and I said Wow. Yes. She’s a tough read but well worth it, Rosario Ferré, Oriana Fallaci’s Letter to a Child Never Born, prose poets like Francis Ponge and Giovanni Verga’s tales. All blending truth, history and magical realism.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
I wanted to explore universal themes, love, violence to self, to others to animals but show that acceptance, hope, resilience and determination can co-exist and move us to a different, healthier and happier path.
What is the next book that you are working on, and when will it be available?
Prickly Pears was a collection of pieces that were first published in literary magazines or anthologies. With my next collection, which I’ve just completed, the short pieces haven’t been submitted or published anywhere yet. I hope they will be accepted by a traditional publisher. In these stories, I experiment more with structure and format.
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Fear Struck
Fear Struck was intense and emotionally powerful, and also kind of creepy. It starts with Orson Kutter, a crime writer whose imagination bleeds a little too close to real life. One minute he’s hammering away on his keyboard, writing about murder and mystery, and the next, the cops are breaking down his door and slapping cuffs on him for killings that look suspiciously like scenes from his books. It’s one of those stories where reality and fiction twist around each other until you’re not sure which one’s real anymore. The whole setup feels like watching someone slowly wake up inside their own nightmare. It’s dark, smart, and honestly a little creepy in that “am I next?” kind of way.
I’ll be honest, this book made me anxious in the best way. I love a good murder mystery, and Fear Struck doesn’t just give you one, it gives you layers of them. I kept trying to guess if Kutter was guilty, if he was being framed, or if he was losing his mind. The writing pulls you into his paranoia so deeply that you start feeling trapped with him. The scenes in the jail, the smell of sweat and fear, the endless echoes, I could almost hear it. The story moves fast, but not in a shallow way. Every chapter left me thinking, “Okay, just one more,” until it was 2 a.m. and I was questioning my life choices. What really hooked me, though, was how Oliver plays with the line between author and character, fiction and truth. It’s almost meta, but not in a pretentious way.
The writing is really sharp. I like how Oliver doesn’t waste time with fancy words or filler. It’s cinematic, full of tension, and just messy enough to feel real. There were moments where I felt sick for Kutter, moments where I didn’t trust him at all, and moments where I wanted to scream at everyone around him for being blind. That’s good storytelling. Some parts slowed a little, sure, and a few twists I saw coming, but the emotion stayed raw. There’s this heavy mix of guilt, fear, and desperation that makes the book feel alive.
If you like stories that make your heart race and your brain spin, this one’s for you. Fear Struck is perfect for murder mystery junkies who like their thrillers dark, psychological, and just a little too close to home. I’d recommend it to anyone who enjoys Gone Girl or Misery but wants something with its own strange heartbeat.
Pages: 392 | ASIN : B0FRRK8HGX
Elevate That Inner Shine
YOU Yoga takes young readers on a wonderful journey into mindfulness and self-discovery through gentle rhymes that guide readers to breathe, stretch, and listen within. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
My personal Yoga Journey has given me tools to use in my own adult life that have shown great promise in easing stress, anxiety and overall improved wellness. I wanted to share my discovery with my little audiences through this story.
What were some educational aspects that were important for you to include in this children’s book?
I wanted to ensure that the book appealed to both boys and girls, therefore the protagonists in the story are depicted as animals to give that uniformity and appeal to both genders. I too wanted to ensure that readers could experience the awe and the inner knowing that we are all born with our bright light and how yoga can elevate that inner shine and promise within.
The art in this book is fantastic. What was the art collaboration process like with the illustrator Yulia Potts?
Thank you! I truly gave Yulia “carte blanche” to depict the story she saw fit with my guidance of course, but I really allowed her creativity to feel expressive throughout this book.
Will this book be the start of a series, or are you working on a different story?
This book was created as a “one off” to my traveling mindfulness Series. While the themes within all my books remain siilar, I wanted this book to have its own look and feel -thus using Yulia as my illustrator so this book could stand out and feel more whimsical and natural.
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spark and shining brightly along your yoga
journey—a path where your little one can
begin to discover their true self.
Inside each of us lives a masterpiece, quietly
waiting to be revealed—an awakening to the
fullest expression of YOU.
May these pages bring YOU peace, like a
gentle song, and help YOU feel at home in
your heart.
It’s the calm that lingers when
the world grows loud.
Enjoy this simple story of
remembering who YOU truly are.
This is your journey.
This is YOU, yoga angel.
Dark, Cold Eyes
Kay A. Oliver’s Dark, Cold Eyes pulls you straight into a world of sharp tension, mystery, and the unnerving weight of human motives. The story follows Keri and Jade Shaw, private investigators drawn into a string of murders in the otherwise quiet, upper-crust neighborhood of Grosse Pointe. When a couple is found brutally murdered, what begins as a simple research assignment turns into a web of deceit, hidden identities, and moral gray zones. Each chapter builds on suspense while peeling back layers of both the crimes and the people entangled in them. It’s a dark, atmospheric dive into what happens when ordinary lives hide extraordinary secrets.
The writing is vivid and cinematic, almost like watching a detective drama late at night when the rest of the house is quiet. Oliver’s style has a rhythm, it’s crisp when it needs to be and haunting when it lingers. I loved how she gave space for silence, for tension to breathe, for you to feel the pulse of fear. The dialogue between Keri and Jade feels real and warm, the kind of married banter that makes you believe in their partnership even as danger closes in. But sometimes the pace moves so fast that I wished for more time to sit with the emotions of the moment. The action carries you forward, but the emotional aftermath sometimes fades quickly.
What really struck me was how the story blurs the line between justice and obsession. Keri’s drive to solve the case starts to feel personal, like she’s chasing ghosts as much as answers. The way Oliver uses setting, quiet kitchens, dark streets, cluttered evidence boards, to mirror the unraveling of her characters hit me hard. You can sense the exhaustion, the moral weight pressing on everyone. Yet despite all the darkness, there’s a heartbeat of hope running through the pages. It’s not loud, but it’s there, stubborn and relatable.
If you like thrillers that mix grit with empathy, this book’s for you. It’s perfect for readers who love crime stories with layered characters and clever plotting rather than simple chases or explosions. Dark, Cold Eyes is tense, intelligent, and full of heart. A story that keeps your mind racing long after you close the book.
Pages: 395 | ASIN : B0FGWH27M7
Happy Thoughts: Going to the Beach
This sweet little children’s book follows Emma, a young girl with autism, as she heads to the beach with her friends Harper and Jerry. The day is full of excitement, sandcastles, and learning moments. Emma communicates using special waterproof cards her mom made, and through her friends’ kindness and understanding, the story shows how love and patience make adventures fun and safe for everyone.
I really liked how real the story felt. It didn’t sugarcoat things but still stayed gentle and positive. The way Emma’s excitement sometimes turns into overwhelm was so true to life, and the way her friends helped her made me smile. The writing is simple, but it fits perfectly for kids. I felt a lot of warmth from it, like a big sunny hug.
What really stuck with me was the message about friendship. Harper and Jerry never judged Emma, and that’s such an important thing for kids to see. The story didn’t feel preachy, just kind. The vibrant, cartoon-style illustrations depict heartwarming scenes of diverse characters. The illustrations are colorful and happy, matching that summer beach vibe. The writing has this rhythm that makes it feel like a conversation with a child, curious, honest, and full of energy.
I’d definitely recommend Happy Thoughts Going to the Beach by Lisa Jacovsky for kids around preschool or early elementary age. It’s perfect for storytime, especially for families or classrooms that want to talk about autism and inclusion in a positive way. It’s the kind of picture book that teaches empathy without even trying too hard. A good one to curl up with before a trip to the beach or anytime you just need a smile.
Pages: 29 | ASIN : B0FHL3Q61L
LITERARY TITAN 