Friday, May 15, 2020

REVIEW: The City Heroes and other stories from the Heart of Africa


The City Heroes and other stories
from the Heart of Africa


Tonight during story time, take a trip to the heart of Africa.

Make new friends including a clutter of cats otherwise known as The City Heroes. Follow a pair of jungle ants as they rescue their friend from a raging storm. Tag along with a country boy as he hunts wild birds to prepare a feast for his father’s arrival. Understand the true meaning of mercy and charity when a stranger is caught stealing eggs from a farmer. Help a baby named Thomas find his way home after he strays from his father’s boat. Follow Blaize and his newfound canine friend Thatcher as they thwart a group of kidnappers in Blaize and the Master of Enchantment.

Beautifully illustrated pictures help tell all six stories including The City Heroes, The Jungle Ants, The Country Boy, Stranger on the Farm, Baby Thomas and Blaize and the Master of Enchantment. Encounter adventures beyond your wildest dreams, learn about the beautiful country of Nigeria, and see how easy and how fun it is to learn about a new culture in the heart of Africa.

 

 


THE CITY HEROES by Omoruyi Uwuigiaren is a series of short stories introducing the reader to the lives of different characters in Africa, from animals to humans. Lovely artwork throughout the book adds a nice touch, giving the reader a glimpse of what is to follow in that particular story. We meet cats as they discuss their problems in life. One story introduces the reader to a priest and his wife. Then there are the jungle ants and their struggles to survive. And so much more. 

Each story has a message, such as "fighting doesn't solve anything" and "learn from one another and work hard," to name a couple. The stories also gave me a glimpse into the lives of a different culture, that of Africa. This is a delightful group of short stories to make a person thankful for his or her blessings. The author gives the reader a good look at another world, that in some ways is much the same as my world yet also different. 

Middle grade readers and even young teens should enjoy reading about the adventures of the cats, rats, and ants, while also learning about the people of another country, Nigeria. This would make a nice addition to school libraries, public libraries, and your own private library. 

--Beverly Stowe McClure

(Award winning children's book writer.)

 

Download here and Enjoy!

HOW TO SELL MORE BOOKS

I stumbled on these short but incisive tips on how to sell more books written by Tamara Jackson on facebook. I am sure it will be useful for self-published authors and traditionally published authors alike. Things have changed. An author must be actively involved in the marketing and promotion of his or her book.

 




Dear author,

Are you disappointed by the sales of your book?

Do you cringe when friends and family ask, “How’s it going?” (Because it is not.

Have you started to wonder if you will ever make the impact that you dreamed of?

If your answer is YES to any of these questions, please listen up 

This is NOT over. Your book is NOT a failure.

You are in the situation you are in for ONE simple reason:

You do not know how to build an audience for your book.

That’s the bad news. The good news?

You CAN do something about it!! You CAN fix this. 

Hint: doing something about it is NOT as simple as just asking people to buy your book. That does not work because then it’s about YOU and not the buyer.

The key to selling more books is to remember that a sale is an exchange. You have to give something of value FIRST.

5 WAYS TO BUILD AN AUDIENCE FOR YOUR BOOK

Always be writing…for your blog, social media pages, and email list. You must consistently create and share content that your ideal reader finds valuable. Also, don't be afraid to talk about your writing journey, what has been going on in your life, and thoughts on current events – people want to get to know the brand (that’s you) behind the book.

Go live on Facebook, YouTube, and IG (or record and upload) to connect with your audience. Some things come to life more when they are said vs. read.

Join Facebook groups that your ideal reader would hang out in and DO NOT instantly post the link to your book. Instead, post valuable tips and ideas. Show up to serve first.

Use the power of the internet to find podcasters with a common audience, ask to be interviewed, and give away a few copies of your book to his/her followers. Why? Because this way, the podcaster and their audience benefit not just you.

Create a landing page (not a website) and run Facebook ads to it. Target people who like books similar to yours and offer the first two chapters of your book free. Get ‘em hooked so that they want to read more (and buy your book).

There are LOTS of ways to build an audience for your book and you don’t have to spend a fortune to do it.

With a little time and effort, you can still become the author you saw in your dreams and make the impact that you’ve always wanted.




 Santander: 

Rambling on

 Borrowed Time

Rambling on Borrowed Time


From Santander:
“Terrified, I finally realized the federal agents answered to no one and could do with me whatever they pleased. I thought of the death squads who had “disappeared” so many others into the Central American jungle.”

“I was filled with awe and gratitude, but with sadness, too…the constant companions, it seems to me, of anyone who dares to travel with an open mind and heart through the world, through history, and through life.”

“Children all have that same amazing power over me—not only to make me laugh, but to make me believe in myself, in them, and in life.”

 

Happy Reading!





 

 


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