Don't Fart In The Pool

Don't Fart In The Pool! by Ben Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

To squeeze or not to squeeze… that is the question!

More often than not children relate themselves with the characters of a good story. In such circumstances, reading fiction can help them to get inspiration from the characters. These stories often portray real life implications through anecdotes, and as such makes it easier for them to understand the complex aspects of life. Moreover, reading these stories at regular intervals can actually help them to develop a positive outlook towards life, which eventually proves beneficial for good character development.

Don't Fart In The Pool is another delightful book by Sam Lawrence and Ben Jackson that young children will get a lot of fun out of. I read it with my grand-kids and we laughed out loud while reading it! They loved not only this funny story, but also the amazing illustrations by Tanya Zeinalova. I thought the text and illustrations worked very well together.

The book description gives a sneak preview: ‘A small mistake could potentially haunt you for years to come, and one little ‘slip’ could be what haunts Stan for the rest of his life! It may have started with an epic taco fiesta to end all taco fiestas but ended with the mother of all disasters for young Stanley. What should have been an uneventful swim at the local swimming pool quickly turned into a world-class environmental disaster!’

Sam and Ben write in a wonderfully simple and imaginative style that will guarantee the attention of young minds. If you ever wanted to bond even more with your children or grandchildren, this would be a lovely story to share with them.

It seems to me that this book was created with a lot of love and joy and it’s clear that the authors really enjoy creating such wonderful stories. Thank you for sharing with us the gift that you have obviously worked so hard to refine. We’ll be looking forward to seeing what’s coming next. A well-deserved five stars from us!

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The Hatch by Michelle Saftich

The Hatch by Michelle Saftich
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A gripping sci-fi that will have you on the edge of your seat...

Forty-some years ago my uncle gave me a science fiction anthology. It was a thick red hardback that I read from cover to cover. It inspired a lifelong love of the genre. The stories in that book made me think outside the box. They filled me with awe for the imagination it took to write them. That book still remains in my collection today. The title is OMNIBUS OF SCIENCE FICTION, edited by Groff Conklin, a well-known and prolific editor of the genre. It was published in 1952, the Golden Age of Science Fiction. It’s a substantial volume, 562 pages, with 43 stories divided into sections relating to a common theme. Some stories are fun, some are thought-provoking, and some are adventurous. I love them all.

The Hatch by Michelle Saftich is a brilliantly written and richly descriptive novel with brilliantly drawn characters and settings. The author weaves a well-crafted Sci-Fi action and adventure that will enthrall the reader from the start. Skillfully constructed, this exciting and energetic Sci-Fi will have you turning the pages from beginning to end.

I enjoyed the story, character development and dialogue. There were plenty of twists and turns that I didn’t see coming and that added to the book’s magnetism. When I stopped reading to work, I found myself wondering what happened in the book, and replaying parts of the novel in my head to see if I could figure more out. It has been a while since I enjoyed a book this much. It’s a first-class sci-fi story with perfect pacing.

I’m a big fan of science fiction, so this for me was a phenomenal read. For sci-fi fans looking for an interesting, three-dimensional and stimulating read, this would be a great find. I’m giving nothing further away here. And this, I hope, will only add to the mystery and enjoyment for the reader.

I’ll be looking forward to reading more from Australian born author, Michelle Saftich in the future. This is a name to watch out for! A well-deserved five stars from me.

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On Wings of Hope: Leading Lily Home

On Wings of Hope: Leading Lily Home by Cynthia Lynch Bischoff PhD
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Create your own reality...

Writing memoirs is a unique way to cherish your past and present with the future in mind. A well-written memoir makes a splendid gift to your upcoming generations and leaves them with a vivid, personal look at your life experiences. The goal of any person should be to, hopefully, create positive memories that last a lifetime. When you recount your life experience to others, it should invoke in you something that stirs the soul and a longing for the bygone days, while instilling a sense of hope for the future.

On Wings of Hope: Leading Lily Home by Cynthia Lynch Bischoff may be somewhat of an enigma to those who don’t relate to the transcendent or to a reality beyond what is perceptible to our senses. Nonetheless, this eloquently written narrative is the living record of a lady crisscrossed by the personal history of a terminally ill young woman (Lily), and the most intimate fibers of her own being.

‘Based on a true story and filled with wisdom and life lessons, this account describes Lily's inspiring passage from despair to enlightenment as a result of Bischoff's unconventional therapy and compelling and inspirational view of the afterlife. Her story, a journey from heartache to peace, demonstrates that the world is illusory and that we create our own reality.’

People write memoirs to fixate, analyze, share, or rethink past events. This book refers to important and significant moments in the authors life. It’s a heartfelt story that brings the reader face-to-face with important insights about life as she shares her understandings about death and the afterlife.

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The Void Revealed (Origo Essentia Book 1)

The Void Revealed by Stephen Ethier
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A well-crafted Sci-Fi Fantasy adventure...

The Void Revealed (Origo Essentia Book 1) by Stephen Ethier is a wonderfully written and richly descriptive novel with brilliantly drawn settings and characters. The author weaves a well-crafted Sci-Fi Fantasy adventure that will captivate the reader’s attention from the start. Skillfully constructed, this exhilarating and suspenseful Sci-Fi will have you turning the pages from beginning to end.

The story unfurls in small acts, at first feeling slight to touch, then building in emotional substance. Into the spaces between the words, the author breathes a pulsating intensity that rolls like a motion picture camera. With an abundance of imagery in the writing style, it makes you feel like you are right there in the story, and that’s something I look for in a good book.

For fans of the genre looking for an interesting, three-dimensional, and stimulating read, this would come highly recommended. I’ll be looking forward to reading more from Stephen Ethier in the future. Five stars.

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Work-Passion-Life Balance: Finding Fulfillment Through Zones Of Efficiency

Work-Passion-Life Balance: Finding Fulfillment Through Zones Of Efficiency by Dr. Matthew Kolinski
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

‘A balanced life provides the foundation for ultimate life satisfaction.’...

Work-Passion-Life Balance: Finding Fulfillment Through Zones Of Efficiency by Dr. Matthew Kolinski is the perfect example of how a life-improvement book should be written. The book introduces concepts and principles that are crucial to obtaining a successful work and life balance through ‘zones of efficiency’.

The author states that he has had multiple failures in his life, but through those failures he believes he has found a method to the madness of balancing all the different roles that define him. More importantly, he believes this model can be used by anyone who would like a guide to finding ultimate life satisfaction by acknowledging the three main areas that define every one of us and finding ways to efficiently put them into perspective.

The overall tone was simply imparting knowledge, personal experience and wisdom in a gentle and generous way. The authors’ words will help to better equip you to interpret and handle life in a whole new way, which in turn will bring peace, love and joy into your life. If you are looking for inspiration and encouragement in the face of serious issues, this would come highly recommended from me.

Work-Passion-Life Balance: Finding Fulfillment Through Zones Of Efficiency is a wonderful read that will leave you feeling like a better person for having read it. It’s an impressive work by Dr. Kolinski and I’ll certainly be looking forward to reading more from him in the future. I would highly recommend this perceptive and intuitive read. A well-deserved five stars from me.

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When She Touches: A Discovery of Destiny and a Gift Like No Other

When She Touches: A Discovery of Destiny and a Gift Like No Other by Sheryl Frazer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Discovery of Destiny and a Gift Like No Other...

When She Touches: A Discovery of Destiny and a Gift Like No Other by Sheryl Frazer is a wonderfully written and richly descriptive novel with brilliantly drawn characters and settings. The threads of storytelling are expertly woven in this multi-layered tale of romance, intrigue, and mystery. Skillfully constructed, the complexity of human relationships is at its core. With poignant, contemplative and soul-searching moments, this fantasy tale will have you turning the pages from beginning to end. Highly recommended.


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Origins (Century City Book 1) by Mike Solyom

Origins by Mike Solyom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A well-crafted collection of short stories...

Mike Solyom's novel " Origins (Century City Book 1)" has all the elements of a great science-fiction military-based plotline using an alternate version of the present-day. From the opening pages the book is extremely visual. The author never bores with details, but the scenes are descriptive enough that they come vibrantly alive in the reader's mind as if watching a major motion picture.

This is what the Alternate-History Fiction genre is all about. Alternate History looks at history and asks the question: 'What If?' What if British India hadn't occurred? What would have happened if the American capital city had been built elsewhere - say, where New Orleans is today? Would that have altered the course of history? Alternate history can ask and answer so many questions - and sets your thoughts chasing off on all sorts of trails!

I absolutely enjoyed this collection of short stories and give the book a well-deserved five stars. Highly recommended and looking forward to reading more from this author.

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