Tuesday, March 11, 2025

SPARK THE REVOLUTION by Multi Award-Winning author, Megan Soja


 

The Revolutionary period is so interesting! Megan Soga’s characters spring to life on the pages of this novel in full 1773 costumery, customs, and societal attitudes. 

 A book must be beautifully written, insightful, and adventurous for me to love it. Well, I love it! Patience and Will Abbott and Josiah Wagner’s story caused me to consider those actually living through such times of tested loyalties. How heart-wrenching to realize the division that happened or was threatened between families, friends, and neighbors. I drank in this novel, which offers so much to the reader. Not only does SPARK OF THE REVOLUTION offer colonial tensions with England, but this is a beautiful sweet romance. 

The stirring of the revolution brought so many pressures to bear on the colonials, and Megan took full advantage of the past to present a moving story thrumming with life—as though she held her finger on the pulse of the very tensions that plagued the people facing the most powerful nation on earth. 

This story fully captures the courage, motivations, and risks that brewed hotly in 1773. I highly recommend SPARK OF THE REVOLUTION. This is a historical novel that is clean yet romantic and inspiring! If you purchase this book—happy reading!

I’m looking forward to more from Megan Soga, and I anticipate you will also. I was given a free copy of SPARK OF THE REVOLUTION to review and these are my honest thoughts and impressions of Megan Sola's story! 

You may learn more about Megan Soga on her website. It is here that you can sign up for her newsletters, and discover her social media  https://megansoja.com/


BOOK TWO, SECRETS OF THE REVOLUTION will be published JUNE 10, 2025!





Tuesday, March 4, 2025

DREAM TO DESTINATION, GOD'S HELP FOR ASPIRING NOVELISTS by Award-Winning Novelest, Beth Ann Ziarnik




Did you catch that writing bug? Do you have a novel simmering and stirring in your heart that begs release? DREAM TO DESTINATION is the book for you. From the conception of your idea to delivery, Beth Ann takes you step by step.

DREAM TO DESTINATION is like having a personal coach helping you to realize the next step. Not just how-to and what-to details are listed, but encouragement mingled with the enthusiasm one needs to complete a novel. What I just listed is encapsulated in these pages.

When I first saw DREAM TO DESTINATION I thought I could review it for our writer’s group members. I found that I really needed direction from this award-winning author. As I went from chapter to chapter and topic to topic, I felt the inspiration rising and my knowledge increasing. I had run aground onto a dry space and felt every obstacle intensely. This book aided me to getting my train on the tracks and running again.

Something I loved about Beth Ann’s DREAM TO DESTINATION is that she included those who write slower and those who write shockingly fast. I felt there was no guilt or false expectation laid upon my shoulders. Setting up characters and getting to know them takes time. Also, setting up all the social media a writer needs whether they have a publisher or are self-publish isn’t accomplished in the blink of an eye.

Beth Ann includes a bonus—ideas for setting up a successful book launch. A lot of times writers want to rush in and publish their baby as soon as the last word is written but I agree with Beth. I recommend DREAM TO DESTINATION for seasoned writers and new to the dream writers along with everyone in-between.

This is a book with a fresh look, fresh insight, fresh encouragement from one who experienced difficulties and joys through her own publishing journey. Her first book was award-winning! Bravo, Beth Ann. This will be a book I will refer to keep on track, continued encouragement, and freshly remember why and who I write for!

You may contact or learn more about Beth Ann Ziarnik and her other books at her website:  www.bethziarnik.com