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Title: Connor's Gambit
Author: Z Gottlieb
Genre: Science Fiction
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Book Spotlight: Connor's Gambit by Z Gottlieb
Book Spotlight: The Holy Grail War: Book One The Hedgehog by Armanis Ar-feinial
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Book Title: The Holy Grail War: Book One The Hedgehog
Author name: Armanis Ar-feinial
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Synopsis
This novel explores the psychological cost of Warfare on the human mind.
Eight years after the bombing of Area 51, Former soldier Ted Anderson lives in grief, being the sole survivor of Task Force Seven. Everything he lived for up to this point is crumbling before his eyes. Can his new friends save him from himself, or despite their efforts will he snap and undo the oppression that chains him perpetual despair?
After investigating a car crash in Boston, Culain of the Caster’s Administration of Camelot must lead the single most important manhunt in history, looking for the “Ghost”.
Major McCurdy, after finding out some distrusting facts about the Caster’s Administration is then ordered to steal the Holy Grail from Camelot, and send the Caster’s Administration into vast disarray.
Author Bio:
Armanis Ar-feinial, in the gritty pits of despair, he comes from: Bridgeton, Maine, a terribly dreadful place. Currently residing in the Greater Boston Area with his family, he studied Criminal Justice, English, and currently dabbles in a little bit of Finance. His unfaltering passion for writing came from his first exposure from the Lord of the Rings, which he drew inspiration from in his first stories, but alas, as all good things come downward into the grimdark pits, adopting tones from Joe Abercrombie. He loves reading, playing games of all kinds, and he is what you call a practicing writaholic. He is personally known for his witty sarcastic unasked for remarks.
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How To Make More Time When Running Your Own Business
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When you have your own business not all of it can be done by you. There are several areas of the business that you can outsource to other people to get the job done effectively and efficiently. That frees you up to focus on your business, your staff, and your clients. Here are a few things you can outsource to other people and companies to free up your to-do list.
How To Start A Business With The Right Mindset
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Some books on my wishlist
Hi everyone! So due to health I do most of my reading via audio now, as well as reading manga/graphic novels in my sprint videos. Here are some books I'm really excited to check out!
She Who Became the Sun by Shelly Parker-Chan
In a famine-stricken village on a dusty plain, a seer shows two children their fates. For a family’s eighth-born son, there’s greatness. For the second daughter, nothing.
In 1345, China lies restless under harsh Mongol rule. And when a bandit raid wipes out their home, the two children must somehow survive. Zhu Chongba despairs and gives in. But the girl resolves to overcome her destiny. So she takes her dead brother’s identity and begins her journey. Can Zhu escape what’s written in the stars, as rebellion sweeps the land? Or can she claim her brother’s greatness – and rise as high as she can dream?
The Shadow of the Gods
A century has passed since the gods fought and drove themselves to extinction. Now only their bones remain, promising great power to those brave enough to seek them out.
As whispers of war echo across the land of Vigrið, fate follows in the footsteps of three warriors: a huntress on a dangerous quest, a noblewoman pursuing battle fame, and a thrall seeking vengeance among the mercenaries known as the Bloodsworn.
All three will shape the fate of the world as it once more falls under the shadow of the gods.
As whispers of war echo across the land of Vigrið, fate follows in the footsteps of three warriors: a huntress on a dangerous quest, a noblewoman pursuing battle fame, and a thrall seeking vengeance among the mercenaries known as the Bloodsworn.
All three will shape the fate of the world as it once more falls under the shadow of the gods.
Serpent & Dove
Two years ago, Louise le Blanc fled her coven and took shelter in the city of Cesarine, forsaking all magic and living off whatever she could steal. There, witches like Lou are hunted. They are feared. And they are burned.
As a huntsman of the Church, Reid Diggory has lived his life by one principle: Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live. But when Lou pulls a wicked stunt, the two are forced into an impossible situation—marriage.
Lou, unable to ignore her growing feelings, yet powerless to change what she is, must make a choice. And love makes fools of us all.
Amazon summary:
As a huntsman of the Church, Reid Diggory has lived his life by one principle: Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live. But when Lou pulls a wicked stunt, the two are forced into an impossible situation—marriage.
Lou, unable to ignore her growing feelings, yet powerless to change what she is, must make a choice. And love makes fools of us all.
Umbrella Academy
Mexican Gothic
When glamorous socialite Noemà Taboada receives a frantic letter from her newlywed cousin begging to be rescued from a mysterious doom, it's clear something is desperately amiss. Catalina has always had a flair for the dramatic, but her claims that her husband is poisoning her and her visions of restless ghosts seem remarkable, even for her.
NoemÃ's more suited to cocktail parties than amateur sleuthing, but she heads immediately to High Place, a remote mansion in the Mexican countryside, determined to discover what is so affecting her cousin. She's tough and smart, with an indomitable will, and she is not afraid: not of her cousin's new husband, who is both menacing and alluring; not of his father, the ancient patriarch who is fascinated by NoemÃ; and not of the house itself, which begins to invade Noemi's dreams with visions of blood and doom.
Her only ally in this inhospitable abode is the family's youngest son. Shy and gentle, he wants to help - but he might also be hiding dark knowledge of his family's past. For there are many secrets behind the walls of High Place. The family's once colossal wealth and faded mining empire kept them from prying eyes, but as Noemà digs deeper she unearths stories of violence and madness.
Blade of Secrets
NoemÃ's more suited to cocktail parties than amateur sleuthing, but she heads immediately to High Place, a remote mansion in the Mexican countryside, determined to discover what is so affecting her cousin. She's tough and smart, with an indomitable will, and she is not afraid: not of her cousin's new husband, who is both menacing and alluring; not of his father, the ancient patriarch who is fascinated by NoemÃ; and not of the house itself, which begins to invade Noemi's dreams with visions of blood and doom.
Her only ally in this inhospitable abode is the family's youngest son. Shy and gentle, he wants to help - but he might also be hiding dark knowledge of his family's past. For there are many secrets behind the walls of High Place. The family's once colossal wealth and faded mining empire kept them from prying eyes, but as Noemà digs deeper she unearths stories of violence and madness.
Blade of Secrets
Eighteen-year-old Ziva prefers metal to people. She spends her days tucked away in her forge, safe from society and the anxiety it causes her, using her magical gift to craft unique weapons imbued with power.
Then Ziva receives a commission from a powerful warlord, and the result is a sword capable of stealing its victims secrets. A sword that can cut far deeper than the length of its blade. A sword with the strength to topple kingdoms. When Ziva learns of the warlord's intentions to use the weapon to enslave all the world under her rule, she takes her sister and flees.
Joined by a distractingly handsome mercenary and a young scholar with extensive knowledge of the world's known magics, Ziva and her sister set out on a quest to keep the sword safe until they can find a worthy wielder or a way to destroy it entirely.
Amazon summary:
Then Ziva receives a commission from a powerful warlord, and the result is a sword capable of stealing its victims secrets. A sword that can cut far deeper than the length of its blade. A sword with the strength to topple kingdoms. When Ziva learns of the warlord's intentions to use the weapon to enslave all the world under her rule, she takes her sister and flees.
Joined by a distractingly handsome mercenary and a young scholar with extensive knowledge of the world's known magics, Ziva and her sister set out on a quest to keep the sword safe until they can find a worthy wielder or a way to destroy it entirely.
Wicked Fox
An addictive fantasy-romance set in modern-day Seoul. Eighteen-year-old Gu Miyoung has a secret she s a gumiho, a nine-tailed fox who must eat devour the energy of men in order to survive. Because so few believe in the old tales anymore, and with so many evil men no one will miss, the modern city of Seoul is the perfect place to hide and hunt. But after feeding one full moon, Miyoung crosses paths with Jihoon, a human boy, being attacked by a goblin deep in the forest. Against her better judgment, she violates the rules of survival to rescue the boy, losing her fox bead her gumiho soul in the process. Jihoon knows Miyoung is more than just a beautiful girl he saw her nine tails the night she saved his life. His grandmother used to tell him stories of the gumiho, of their power and the danger they pose to men. He s drawn to her anyway. When he finds her fox bead, he does not realize he holds her life in his hands. With murderous forces lurking in the background, Miyoung and Jihoon develop a tenuous friendship that blossoms into something more. But when a young shaman tries to reunite Miyoung with her bead, the consequences are disastrous and reignite a generations-old feud...forcing Miyoung to choose between her immortal life and Jihoons.
Summary for book 1:
Long ago, the world of the Four Lands was torn apart by the wars of ancient Evil. But in the Vale, the half-human, half-elfin Shea Ohmsford now lives in peace - until the mysterious, forbidding figure of the druid Allanon appears, to reveal that the supposedly long dead Warlock Lord lives again.
Shea must embark upon the elemental quest to find the only weapon powerful enough to keep the creatures of darkness at bay: the fabled Sword of Shannara.
Summary for book 1:
The Widdershins sisters, Betty, Fliss and Charlie are trapped, prevented from leaving their home on Crowstone by an ancient family curse. When they inherit three magical objects with the power to change their fate, adventure beckons. But are they being led into even greater danger?
Sequels I would like to pick up:
The Elfstones of Shannara
Shea must embark upon the elemental quest to find the only weapon powerful enough to keep the creatures of darkness at bay: the fabled Sword of Shannara.
A Tangle of Spells
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How To Create The Most Functional Home Office
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With big businesses around the globe realising the many benefits that can come with remote working, there's never been such a large number of staff completing their shifts from the comfort of their home. However, though this change may have brought about benefits for business owners such as a dramatic cut in office rent, it can also encourage further struggles for the employees themselves who may not have access to the right equipment or environment to work from home productively. Maintaining a functional home office space is a key feature of a successful remote shift, and fortunately this doesn't have to be as difficult as you might expect to achieve. So, if you're interested in finding out more about how you can upgrade your home office for the benefit of your workflow, then simply read on to uncover some of the best tips and tricks that you can make the most of now!
Summer Readng Vlog! Featuring Cooking & Being Outside
Hi everyone! I make book videos and vlogs on YouTube and I thought I'd share some of my videos on my blog. Here is my summer reading vlog, featuring cooking and being outside! I hope that you'll enjoy it!
Remotivating Yourself For Personal Development After A Pandemic
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For the last eighteen months or so, many people were focused on simply keeping their head above water instead of progressing. This isn’t anything that needs to be forgiven, because it’s totally understandable that a global pandemic would have this kind of effect, and we perhaps haven’t fully assessed the damage that this has caused to peoples’ lives.
Even if you’ve made it through somewhat okay, odds are, you feel quite deflated. Lockdowns and trying to be mindful of everywhere you go and every action you take can do that to you. Is it any wonder, then, why so many people feel lethargic even after society and opportunities begin to open back up? Remotivating yourself for personal development, then, could be just what the doctor ordered.
But how can you motivate yourself when you don’t have the motivation to be productive? Well, there are no ‘hidden tricks’ that can make the entire process easy for you, but it is true that remotivating yourself can be a worthwhile enterprise if you stick to the following advice:
On a YouTube journey
Hi everyone! So as most of you may know, I make book videos and vlogs featuring books, cooking and games over on YouTube. I had previously started a channel but annoyingly deleted it! I finally gained the courage to start again last year and I am so glad that I started.
YouTube has been a positive thing for me to focus on and it has helped me when dealing with my mental health. I love making videos and talking to people in the comments! I have so many new ideas and I can't wait to work on my new video plans!
My dream goal was to reach 1000 subscribers by the end of this year. Please feel free to check out my channel and subscribe if you'd like to! I am soon going to be sharing 2 videos a week. These will include vlogs, books I plan to read, talking about books I've read and silent read with me videos with intros and outros. I am so excited for my new content and I hope that you'll all enjoy it too!
I've tried some different genres this year but I have decided to mainly go back to fantasy which is my favourite so my channel will be mostly focussed on fantasy books from September!
I also made a playlist of all of my videos which I will be regularly updating and adding to. I don't feel comfortable making live videos because anxiety but it's very difficult to get enough watch hours through normal videos. It would be really great if you could watch this playlist and put it on in the background sometimes if possible. Thank you for any and all support!My channel really means so much to me and I would love to see it grow and become a great little community for everyone to talk and hang out! My dream for years used to be to become a published author, I have since decided that I would love to create bookish content instead through YouTube so any support with this dream is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for reading! Let me know if you watch book videos in the comments below.