How a U.S. Holiday Could Inspire Your Next Book

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As much as people dream about writing a book, few actually take the plunge to do so. Those that try often find that it’s more complicated than they thought it’d be. There’s a reason people call it a craft, after all.

One of the main things that can get in the way is a lack of inspiration. While some people have a broad enough imagination that this isn’t an issue, others need something from the real world to help them along.

If you fall into the latter category, then you mightn’t know what to do. As it turns out, there are multiple ways that you can do so. If you’re in a position to, going on a holiday may be the perfect approach, especially if you choose the right place.

One of the best places to consider doing this is America. While you’ll need to think of the requirements for ESTAs and other things, it could be a worthwhile option. If you’re not convinced of this, there are multiple reasons why you should think about it.

Burnout: How To Spot It, How To Stop It

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The last few years have been, by any standards, a bit much for most people. As we entered 2020, we had absolutely no idea what lay in wait. Since then, we’ve had a crash course in dealing with adverse events and, for many of us, that’s come alongside continuing to do our jobs, whether from home or in the workplace. And so it won’t be a huge surprise if you’re feeling some of the symptoms of burnout right now. But how can you tell if you have burnout, and what should you do if you suspect it to be the case?

Book Spotlight: Soul Tempest by Stuart Greystone

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Book Title: Soul Tempest

Author: Stuart Greystone

Genre: YA Contemporary Fantasy

Available on: Amazon.com / Amazon.co.uk

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Synopsis:

In the space of a single day, Axel Knight accidentally freezes his school, punches a monster (badly), then watches a mysterious police officer annihilate that monster with a snap of his fingers.

As weird days go, that was only the beginning.

Now a recruit in the Otherworld Police Department, Axel soon finds this new world has everything he’s ever wanted: swords, true companions, mythical creatures, big fireballs…and a league of soul-powered warriors, sworn to protect the innocent.

The problem? Axel’s ‘powers’ come in only one fiery flavour: chaotic destruction, with no hope of control. As Axel desperately fights to earn his place at the academy (and not explode his friends), a wave of strange monster attacks sweeps the globe, and the Otherworld’s most feared crime lord plans to steal a power greater than any other…

Book Spotlight: Alexander Lee And The Sunken Ship by Laura Austin

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Title: Alexander Lee And The Sunken Ship
Author: Laura Austin
Available on: Amazon.com / Amazon.co.uk

Synopsis:
Join Alexander Lee as he enjoys each day and discovers so much along the way! He uncovers exciting clues from history and uses them to reveal an intriguing mystery! Read his tale, and you'll want to embark on more adventures with this fun shark!

Author Bio:

Laura has another Alexander Lee title available on Amazon, Alexander Lee To The Rescue and Tag With Jazz- a double feature. She also writes poetry and short fiction. She can be found on Twitter @kyhorrorstory.