The After War by Brandon Zenner

Book Genre: Post Apocalyptic, Dystopian. Can fit in Thriller, Literary, and Science Fiction (not so much on the sci-fi part, but I know Dystopian is usually categorized under Sci-Fi).
Publisher: Brandon Zenner
Release Date: October 20, 2016
BuyLink(s):https://www.amazon.com/After-War-Complete-Novel-ebook/dp/B01JMS9CA4/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

Book Description:
Two years have passed since mankind faced extinction. 

Brain Rhodes and his cousin, Steven, are leaving the protection of their underground bunker for the first time, after a cataclysmic war and unrelenting disease ravaged the earth. 
On the other side of the North American continent, young Simon Kalispell is leaving the safety and seclusion of his cabin deep in the woods, traveling with his aging canine companion, Winston. 

For individual reasons, these men are traveling east, where the fragmented lives of a small number of survivors will soon be decided by the choices of a corrupt few. 

Simon Kalispell and Brian Rhodes are not yet aware, but the strength that resides inside them will soon be tested, and destiny will call for their fates to be forever intertwined.

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Author Bio:
Brandon Zenner is an American fiction writer and an Amazon best selling author. His short fiction has been published in both print and online publications, the first being submitted when he was 19 years old. THE EXPERIMENT OF DREAMS, his debut eBook thriller, has reached Amazon's best seller list many times. His second novel, WHISKEY DEVILS, was released in early 2016. THE AFTER WAR, a dystopian thriller, was released in fall 2016. His genres of choice are thrillers, crime, dystopian, and science fiction.

Author Links -
Website http://www.BrandonZenner.com
Blog https://brandonzennerblog.wordpress.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/brandon.zenner/
Twitter https://twitter.com/SlapstickII
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-zenner-28781598?trk=hp-identity-name
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7908718.Brandon_Zenner
​Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Brandon-Zenner/e/B00IQVO1UK

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Side-Effects: What Candidates Don’t Tell You by Tomas Payne

​Book Genre: Nonfiction (political)
Publisher: Finlee Augare Books
Release Date: July 1, 2016

Buy Link(s):
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Side-Effects-What-Candidates-Dont-ebook/dp/B01G0KUW0G

Book Description:
The book candidates don’t want us to see.
“A must-read guide to campaign promises.” “Facts everyone should see before they vote.”
Candidates rally for our support and appeal to our anger and frustrations, often offering radical solutions, but what aren’t they telling us? Sure they pitch the good times they’ll bring. What about the side-effects and costs of their medicine.
Side-Effects: What Candidates Don’t Tell You takes you behind the scenes on issues of the day and campaign promises. It focuses on consequences, issues, and options. It also challenges myths such as who are the wealthy, and what is the history of depressed wages. The emphasis is on shedding light, exposing myths, examining consequences, and exploring options, not on personalities. Sorry, no dirt on the people, just on their promises.
Side-Effects will answer questions such as:

•   Will raising income and estate taxes hurt the billionaires and redistribute wealth?
•   Why healthcare is broken and what options we have.
•   Why wages are depressed and what we can do about it.
•   What are the implications of immigration plans?

Side-Effects cuts through the BS to look at campaign promises on wealth redistribution, taxes, Social Security, healthcare, depressed wages, and many other topics and aims to bring facts to these issues.

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Author Bio:
Tomas Payne is a CPA and has an MBA in Finance, BS in Political Science and over 30 years of business experience. He is a longtime student of business, the ever-entertaining field of economics, and of the political shell game.

Author Links - 
 Website/blog: http://www.WhatTheyDontTellU.wordpress.com
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30251510-side-effects
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Side-Effects-What-Candidates-Dont-ebook/dp/B01G0KUW0G
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomaspayne76
https://www.facebook.com/PoliticalSideEffects/

Giveaway - 
US Only: 1 signed print book of Side Effects plus $15 Amazon gift card
US Only: 1 signed print book of Side Effects
Worldwide: 2 ebook copies (mobi/epub) of Side Effects
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Ungolden Silence by Lydia E. Brew

Genre: Woman's Fiction

Published: Xilbris Publishing

Released: December 13, 2007

Buy At: Amazon​

Ungolden Silence will explore the world of rape and expose the myths through articles that are based on facts. The main question that needs to be answered is why one human being would rape another human being. These reasons are explored in a compelling story that will make the reader ask questions. Beatrice James wanted to take her co-worker Elaine on her first professional trip, she had to convince her employers and Elaine’s parents that she wanted to take Elaine on the trip. Elaine was in charge of the campaign.

Thomas Paige is a well-respected community leader, however, there is whole other side of side of him. The man can be charming when he needs to be and that is why he can get away with sexually harassing and raping women. He began to harassed Beatrice did not want Elaine to have to deal with it. Beatrice did not want to deal with the fact that she was being sexually harassed.

When any crime takes place, the families of the victims as well as the criminal are involved. Ungolden Silence will illustrate that the criminal is a real person, and rarely does he commit crimes just for the fun of it.

It is important to know that rape is a part of violence. Through the characters of Ungolden Silence it is hoped that society will begin to find a way to eliminate the acceptance of violence, which includes the act of rape.

It is through Beatrice, Elaine, and their colleagues that Ungolden Silence begins to explore the world of rape. Each of the main characters discovers what he has believed about rape and violence is not entirely true. A good example of this is when the firm’s secretary is told what happened on the trip. She discovered that some things that she was told when she was young was a myth.

Through all of the characters, Ungolden Silence offers an alternative to the everyday acceptance of violence. When it comes to rape, it tells us that the rapists are human beings and there is a way to curb the crime.

What does the author wants the reader to take away is that the story is about a woman was rape while she and her business partner was away on a business trip. Her business partner is disabled but that is an important part of the story. However, it is not the main story.

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About Lydia E. Brew:

Lydia E. Brew has Cerebral Palsy and as a child she could not go outside and play with the other children like she wanted to, so she daydreamed about that and other things she felt unreachable instead. This allowed her mind to journey in unimaginable places. With a love for drama, daydreaming and writing, Lydia combined them when she started writing. Her essay, “Why Do You Think They Call It Dope?” was place on the front bulletin board of Roosevelt Elementary School. Lydia had no idea that was the beginning of her writing journey.

When she took literature in Junior and Senior high, Lydia to write composition papers. One in particular was about a talking horse; another one of Lydia’s daydreams put on paper. The teacher would give out the assignments at the beginning of class, and most of the time Lydia would have the story in her head before the end of class. She realized then that being a great storyteller with the written word wasn’t something she had to dream about but she could actually achieve it.
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When she turn fourteen years old Lydia met Edith Irby Jones, M.D. When Lydia walked into office and the walls are covered with award and plaques and she knew that there was a story behind the walls. She wanted to tell the story. Lydia attended Texas Southern University and with the help of her Journalism Professor, she wrote Edith, The Story of Edith Irby Jones, M.D.
Lydia, along Mrs. Annie Brew, her mother and Mrs. Helen Lewis, her aunt wrote an activities book, Our Learn Together Book, base on the biography.
Lydia is the author of Ungolden Silence, a thought provoking novel about rape and how it affect not only the victims but the people that surround them. Go to Ungolden Silence.com and Amazon.com.

Author Links:

www.lydiaebrew.com
https://www.facebook.com/Ungoldensilence/
​Twitter - @UngoldenLydia
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Book Tour: Live Life On Purpost by Rachael L. Thompson

Book Genre: Self-Help/ Career & Business Advice
Publisher: Mind Body & Spirit Entrepreneur
Release Date: September 29, 2016
Buy Link(s): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LDWGNOA

Book Description:

What is Your Life Purpose?

Are you looking to find the answer to the age-old question “What the hell should I do with my life”? Do you want to find work that simply makes you happy? Are you sick of dreading each day and only living for the weekends? If your current job situation does not bring you happiness but you do not know how to fix it, this book will help answer all of your questions. It will not, however, answer these questions in a typical fashion. It is not going to give you a personality test or an aptitude assessment. You're not going to find a list of career or business options that you could try. This book dives much deeper than other typical career or business books you will find. The theory behind this book is that one must unlearn everything he or she has been taught before being able to authentically explore the best business or career choice.

How this book is different than typical career guides or business books: Clothing Analogy

Imagine you are asked to find one outfit to wear the rest of your life. Would you rather choose from a pre-filled closet or have your apparel custom-made? With other books, you are essentially looking in a closet full of different clothes and picking out the best option; it may not be your favorite color or fit just right but it will do. In this book, you will design your perfect ensemble

The book is structured into three parts:

The first section describes and gives examples of psychological concepts to explain how you have been shaped and exactly why you are in your current situation.
The second part is all about relearning how to live and think authentically. This is where you begin to explore and research, with fresh eyes, the best business or career choice for you.
The third part is focused solely on techniques that you can apply to assist in this process. Complex theories are broken down into simple steps, with examples to help explain how to apply these concepts in your own life.
Whether you want to find the perfect job, or start your perfect business, it will guide you through each step necessary to reach a life of happiness and fulfillment.

Sneak Peek at Everything that will be Covered:

Each of the following topics will be broken down into simple, easy-to-understand explanations and steps.

• Psychological Learning Principals
• Societal Norms and How They Affect You
• Understanding Your Underlying Beliefs
• Subconscious Structuring and Restructuring
• Psychological Theories (Cognitive Bias, Distortions, Effects of the Ego)
• Decision-Making Theories
• Techniques to Explore Ideal Career or Business
• Research Techniques
• Goal Setting and Planning Strategies
• Journaling Techniques
• Affirmations
• 6 Powerful Meditation Techniques (Mindfulness, Neuro Linguistic Programming, Imprinting Beliefs)
• Visualization and Manifesting (Law of Attraction) Techniques
• How to Find a Support System

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Author Links -
Website: www.mymbse.com
Blog: www.mymbse.com/blog
Twitter: @RachaelT_MBSE (twitter.com/RachaelT_MBSE)
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/mindbodyand0084/
Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-l-thompson-9a8b45126?trk=hp-identity-name
(Slide Share: http://www.slideshare.net/RachaelT_MBSE)
Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15403851.Rachael_L_Thompson
Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Rachael-L.-Thompson/e/B01ICAIBQY/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_4?qid=1473945421&sr=8-4

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Do you ever wonder your purpose?

Nature Inspired: Animal Edition by Natured Inspired Anthologies

Book Genre: Non-Fiction, Nature, Art, Animals
Publisher: Falling Leave Press
Release Date: August 25, 2016
Buy Link(s):

http://www.natureinspiredanthologies.com/order.html (to receive discount)50% off the retail of $25.00 for the run of the tour.
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On Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Inspired-Animals-Animal-1/dp/0997066059/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1472178085&sr=8-7&keywords=Nature+Inspired%3A+Animals
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Wholesale Orders:
Available through Ingram
http://www.ingramcontent.com/retailers/products
Or through Nature Inspired Anthologies
www.natureinspiredanthologies.com (inquire)


Book Description:
Nature Inspired: Animal Edition offers you the opportunity to see animals both big and small through the eyes of different artists. With more than sixty works in this full color edition, it is a treasure trove of touching, charming and curious images.

​www.natureinspiredanthologies.com
www.facebook.com/natureinspiredanthologies
@natrureinsprdbks

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Got Romance? Wildflower by Alexandra Forry Book Tour & Giveaway

Title: WILDFLOWER

Author Name: ALEXANDRA FORRY

Author Bio: 

Alexandra Forry has an incredible talent for living vicariously through the colorful and intriguing escapades of her strong female characters and successful leading men. Her first book, “Omerta Affair,” based on the true story of mafia boss Tony Torino and his paramour Evelyn Rosenberg has recently been adapted and re-released as “Timeless Endings”–romance fiction. Her latest book, “Wildflower,” is an adventure in coming of age for both a young orphan and her repressed aunt who is trapped in a destructive marriage. It is a beautiful story of life, hope, growth, and triumph and deals with many of the traumas of youth, such as bullying.

Alexandra Forry is familiar with life’s challenges. She was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she lives with her loving grandparents. Alexandra has conquered the limitations of Cerebral Palsy to write exciting and engaging novels. She has completed a number of talks and internet book tours and is a member of the Las Vegas Romance Writers and RWA.

Author Links - 

Website http://alexandraforry.com/ 

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alexandra-Forrys-Books/218124628245982 

Twitter https://twitter.com/forryalexandra 

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/pub/alexandra-forry/92/bb1/6a0 

Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7191842.Alexandra_Forry 

Amazon http://www.amxczazon.com/Alexandra-Forry/e/B00JBGRIKO/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1426998849&sr=8-1

Book Genre: Contemporary Romance

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Release Date: March 4, 2014

Buy Link(s): http://www.amazon.com/Wildflower-Alexandra-Forry-ebook/dp/B00ISEOQ3C/ref=la_B00JBGRIKO_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1427488880&sr=1-2

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wildflower-alexandra-forry/1118880156?ean=9781496094704

Book Description:

In this beautiful and moving story of love, growth, and redemption among the stunning red rocks of Sedona, Arizona, Sydney—a teenaged Army orphan—discovers that love knows no bounds and life has many twists and turns of fate. After she is forced to move in with her late mother’s sister Blanche and Blanche’s abusive alcoholic husband Dean, Sidney finds purpose and friendship in Lexy, the daughter of Max Heller the City’s most prominent widower and business magnate. Unknowingly, the girls’ antics awaken Blanche’s lost and suppressed passions and stirs Max’s long-thwarted drive to build a loving and complete family. What emerges is the wonderfully successful Epicurian Café, the brainchild of Blanche and Sydney actively encouraged by Max and Lexy. The Café quickly becomes a center of the community, the start of a new life for Blanche and Sydney, and a chance for Max and Lexy to discover true love and the meaning of commitment. An emotional roller-coaster with its exciting twists and turns, Wildflower is an exhilarating and satisfying read.

Excerpt One:

“Why don’t we open a business? Like a simple sandwich and coffee shop,” Sydney announced with a glimmer of hope in her eyes.

“A sandwich shop?” Blanche asked, looking surprised and a bit taken aback.

“Yeah, why not?”

While Sydney waited for an answer, Blanche just looked at her, dumbfounded

“Sydney, I would love to open a sandwich shop, but it takes a lot of money--money that we just don’t have.”

“Oh please, Aunt Blanche! I bet you can get a loan from the bank. It will be exciting!” Sydney pleaded.

“I don’t think that your uncle will approve. Sydney I love your idea, truly do! I was taken aback at first, because it has always been a dream of mine to open a little shop of some kind on Main Street,” Blanche said wistfully. ”It costs a lot of money to open up a business, besides I have an offer for a job in Prescott.”

“Pooh on Uncle Dean, and turn down that job. For me, please? You can ask Annette how to open a business--she will know, since she owns her own business.” Sydney said begging her aunt.

“I will think about it, okay, Sydney?” Blanche said making her way to her closet and picking out a dress.

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Interview & Book Tour with Alexandra Forry - Timeless Endings With Giveaway

Welcome! Ready to ride?

GR: Tell us about your latest release...

Hello and thank-you for having me on your blog, today! My latest book release is tilted Wildflower. Wildflower is set in the heart of Sedona Arizona, It’s a delightful read about a teenage girl and her aunt opening a coffee shop in Sedona and how their life's turned upside down when they meet a billionaire and his daughter.

GR: What inspired you to start your writing journey?

I had away wanted to be a author since I was little. What got me on my writing journey when I decided to try my hand at writing a Fanfiction to the 1995 movie Casino, a short story on my interpretation of the Nicky and Ginger’s affair.  Then I thought to take it forward a generation and let their children (Ginger's daughter and Nicky's son) sift through the intrigue that colored their parents' lives. That turned out to be my first book, Omertà Affair.

GR: Who have been some authors that have inspired you along the way?

I have to say that La Vyrle Spencer, Frank Cullotta, Dennis N. Griffin, and many other wonderful author’s that wrote books that inspired me one way or another over the years. Some of my closes friends are great authors.

GR: What is one piece of marketing advice you can give to new authors?

Don’t get a agent!

GR: If we went on the ride of our life, where is one place you'd like to be sure to stop along the way?

Let’s go to Yellowstone! I been there once and always wanted to go back!

GR: Would you be afraid to ride on the back of my bike?

Oh god, yes! I don’t think it’s a great idea with my cerebral palsy.

GR: What can we expect from you in the future? Any new projects?

I am written two wonderful books right at the moment. Another mafia romantic set in today's Las Vegas and Wildflower 2!

Thank you so much for chatting with me today. I wish you the best of success and to always leave your hair blowing in the wind!

Thank you for have me and my book today!

Author Bio: 

Alexandra Forry has an incredible talent for living vicariously through the colorful and intriguing escapades of her strong female characters and successful leading men. Her first book, “Omerta Affair,” based on the true story of mafia boss Tony Torino and his paramour Evelyn Rosenberg has recently been adapted and re-released as “Timeless Endings”–romance fiction. Her latest book, “Wildflower,” is an adventure in coming of age for both a young orphan and her repressed aunt who is trapped in a destructive marriage. It is a beautiful story of life, hope, growth, and triumph and deals with many of the traumas of youth, such as bullying.

Alexandra Forry is familiar with life’s challenges. She was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she lives with her loving grandparents. Alexandra has conquered the limitations of Cerebral Palsy to write exciting and engaging novels. She has completed a number of talks and internet book tours and is a member of the Las Vegas Romance Writers and RWA.

Author Links -

Website http://alexandraforry.com/  

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alexandra-Forrys-Books/218124628245982 

Twitter https://twitter.com/forryalexandra 

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/pub/alexandra-forry/92/bb1/6a0

Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7191842.Alexandra_Forry 

Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Alexandra-Forry/e/B00JBGRIKO/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1426998849&sr=8-1

Book Genre: Contemporary Romance

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Release Date: February 27, 2014

Buy Link(s): http://www.amazon.com/Timeless-Endings-great-beauty-danger/dp/1496069994/ref=la_B00JBGRIKO_1_3_title_1_pap?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1427487242&sr=1-3

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/timeless-endings-alexandra-forry/1118848700?ean=9781496069993

Book Description: 

Evelyn turned toward the lights of the city. The view was breathtaking as she stood looking down on Las Vegas, lovingly wrapped in Tony's arms. It was a moment she would keep deep in her heart, forever.

"Look at this-The City of Gold!" Evelyn exclaimed as Tony kissed her forehead.

"And it's all ours, Eve!"

Thus begins a heartwarming and harrowing tale of life and forbidden love lost to one generation and found in the next. Caught between a turbulent love triangle that shook the very foundations of the Mafia's Las Vegas Empire, and a deadly struggle for wealth and power, Mob Boss and "King of Las Vegas" Tony Torino, his mistress hustler and onetime showgirl Evelyn Rosenberg, and her husband top Chicago mobster Charlie "Gus" Rosenberg live and love in defiance of the violent and unforgiving laws of the Mafia. All that remains is Evelyn's carefully preserved diary left by Gus to be discovered by his daughter Adriane and Tony's son Victor as they pack up her late father's belongings. Through the vivid and brilliant use of flashbacks, juxtaposed with current events, we witness one of the most beautiful and ill-fated love stories of the last century. As Victor, a forest ranger who fled his family's Mob past, and Adriane, an attorney being pressured to work for the Mafia, read through the diary old hatreds and new alliances rise leaving us to wonder if history will repeat itself.

Excerpt:

"Adriane, look at what I found,” Victor said peering closely at the photo.

"What?" she said, walking over to him.

"It's a picture of your parents, my parents and two other couples sitting on the sofa at your old home. Hey, I remember taking this photo at a party!"

"Ah, it must have been taken before my mom went and slept with your dad," Adriane said, looking at the photo.

"Seems like your dad was trying to figure out what happened back in Las Vegas. What a coincidence this is. We were just talking about it!"

"Victor! It's a photo that my dad kept in his desk, nothing more!"

She rolled her eyes as Victor looked over at her and then down at the very bottom drawer of the desk. He bent down and pulled it open.

A look of astonishment crossed his face.

"Adriane, what if we have the story wrong about what happened in Vegas long ago?"

"Victor, did you forget? My dad told his side of the story to the person who wrote that sickening movie. My dad had no reason to lie about what happened!"

"If you say so, but I think that you need to take a look in this drawer."

Schedule

May 12 - Introduction at VBT Café Blog

May 14 - Author Interview at Deal Sharing Aunt

May 18 - Spotlight at IndieWritersReview

May 20 - Spotlight at Jody's Book Reviews

May 22 - Spotlight at The Writers Revolution

May 25 - Interviewed at Bellevue Book Reviews

May 27 - Review & Interview at The Booksnake Etc.

May 27 - Guest Blogging at Lori's Reading Corner

May 29 - Spotlight at My Book Tour

June 1 - Reviewed at Dreams Come True Through Reading

June 3 - Spotlight at Books, Books The Magical Fruit

June 5 - Interviewed at Author CA Milson

June 5 - Guest Blogging at Infinite House Of Books

June 8 - Interviewed at My Life, Loves and Passions

June 10 - Interviewed at Bikers With Books

June 12 - 5 Things I Know For Sure at CAT Magazine

June 15 - Review & Guest Blogging at Jersey Girl Book Reviews

June 17 - Spotlight at Black Coffee, Brown Cow

June 19 - Guest Blogging at Ghost Rider Book Promotions

June 22 - XoXo Book Blog

June 24 - Interviewed at BK Walker Books Etc.

June 26 - Author 2 Author Marketing at BK Walkers Cafe

June 29 - 6 Besties at BK Walker Books

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Interview With Author Ilil Arbel - Moses Son Of Maimon Virtual Book Tour & Giveaway

Title: Moses Son of Maimon: The Life of Maimonides, 1135 to 1204 A.D.

Author Name: Ilil Arbel

Welcome! Ready to ride?

GR: Tell us about your latest release...

Moses, Son of Maimon is a biography of the great man we usually know as Maimonides, published by 21st Publishing. I consider him one of the most important and influential philosophers/scholars in Western culture. All the books about him dwell on his work – but I am a biographer, so I have created a real life story. Since I am bilingual in Hebrew, I found extremely interesting facts about his life, his family, and the places he lived. Letters, in particular, revealed much about his life that does not exist in English. I believe anyone interested in his work would find it enriching to know more about his own story – he was the most magnificent mass of contradiction you can imagine.

GR: What inspired you to start your writing journey?

Writing is my second career. I was an artist, an illustrator, for years. But I have always wanted to write and so slowly shifted my focus. I started with illustrated articles I created for a science magazine, called Science Probe.

GR: Who have been some authors that have inspired you along the way?

There were many, but I generally think Van Loon, with his book Lives, made me want to write biographies. W. Somerset Maugham made me want to write, period. Desiderius Erasmus, Thomas Mann, Charlotte Bronte, Brenda Ueland, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens… the list is long.

GR: What is one piece of marketing advice you can give to new authors?

If you are good at marketing, go for it, by all means. But don’t let it be a burden. If, like me, you are not good at it, find help from your publisher, your publicist, or a friend you can trade services with. Not everyone is a good salesperson, and it is pointless to succumb to the pressure Indies are under to become their own representatives or perish.

GR: If we went on the ride of our life, where is one place you'd like to be sure to stop along the way?

I would go back to my mid-thirties, and rethink some of my strategies for writing and publishing.

GR: Would you be afraid to ride on the back of my bike?

Yes, terrified. I have been once on the back of a motorcycle – and vowed to never do it again.

GR: What can we expect from you in the future? Any new projects?

I am working on two projects. The biography of Hillel the Elder, named The Golden Rule. Some of it is already published as a blog on my website as “a book in progress” since I believe that feedback from readers is extremely important, and also because I suspect that many books will be done like that in the future. The second project is a book I was requested to write for the Angela Thirkell Society of North America, who had published several of my books. It is a totally different field – a historical mystery occurring in the 1920’s. The book does not have a name yet – but it is the sequel to Madame Koska and the Imperial Brooch and will be her third adventure.

Thank you so much for chatting with me today. I wish you the best of success and to always leave your hair blowing in the wind!

Author Bio:

Ilil Arbel is the author of a number of fiction and non-fiction books, including biographies, memoirs, novels, and mythology/folklore. She has also written articles, short stories, and Judaic myths.

Arbel has a Ph.D. in the field of mythology and folklore but has also devoted much study to her special interest in Jewish history, biography, legends, and myths. She is currently engaged in writing the biography of Hillel the Elder, the first century B.C. leader and religious scholar.

Dr. Arbel was born in Tel Aviv, Israel. She has lived and studied in Tel Aviv, Paris, and New York and currently resides in Manhattan.

Author Links -

Publisher’s Website: http://www.21stpublishing.com/

Publisher’s Facebook Website: https://www.facebook.com/21stPublishing

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Moses-Son-Maimon-Maimonides-D/dp/0692339345/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1424475030&sr=1-1&keywords=moses+son+of+maimon

Book Genre: Historical Biography

Publisher: 21st Publishing

Release Date: Feb 12, 2015

Buy Link(s): http://www.amazon.com/Moses-Son-Maimon-Maimonides-D/dp/0692339345/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1424475030&sr=1-1&keywords=moses+son+of+maimon

Book Description (LONG): Born into a distinguished family in medieval Cordoba, Spain, the young Moses Maimonides was quickly recognized by his teachers for his outstanding intellectual abilities and extraordinary versatility. At the age of twelve, when his peaceful world was shattered by war and persecution and his family was forced into exile, his religious and secular studies continued. Despite the years of wandering and the harsh conditions, he also developed into a writer and wrote extensively until the end of his life.

After years of wandering and relatively short stays in Morocco and Israel, Maimonides and his family settled in Egypt. The Jewish community quickly recognized his genius, and after completing his important book, the Mishneh Torah, he was recognized internationally as the chief religious and legal authority of the entire Jewish world. He produced many books on diverse subjects such as philosophy, law, religion, and medicine that are considered extremely important to this day by Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike. Despite experiencing loss and controversies, Maimonides rose to eminence as both the official head of the Jewish community in Cairo and the private physician to the sultan and his court.

His world was full of contradictions. A man who abhorred excess of any kind, Maimonides nevertheless lived as a member of a glittering society. Cairo of that time was full of art, music, literature, elegant fashions, priceless jewelry, and sophisticated food. He moved among the sultan’s wealthy advisors and the elegant ladies of the royal harem during the day, and among the Jewish scholars in the evening. He was accused of supporting corporal punishment for wives, and at the same time, people gasped at his revolutionary defense of women’s rights.

His fame brought controversy that is still raging—eight hundred years after his death. At certain times his books were banned and even burned at the stake. But no one could ever deny that his work was that of a brilliant innovator and scholar who could reconcile religious traditions with science and philosophy like no one else.

Book Description (SHORT): Moses Maimonides brought controversy that is still raging—eight hundred years after his death. At certain times his books were banned and even burned at the stake. But no one could ever deny that his work was that of a brilliant innovator and scholar who could reconcile religious traditions with science and philosophy like no one else.

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