Ruyi's World of Books & Stories

New book by  Harold Benjamin envisions  the  fate of American Jews after  white supremacists seize the  reins of power in Washington The book uses suspense to convey a stark warning to American Jews, based on rising anti-Semitism. The story envisions the fate of America’s Jews after a white supremacist cabal seizes power in the federal government.   “The Jews have enjoyed a level of freedom and prosperity in the United States that they hadn’t experienced for the previous two thousand years, but there are warnings all over the place that it’s about to end,” said a spokesperson for the publisher, Intrados Publishing.   “Judenrein tries to imagine what the destruction of American Jewry might look like—and offers a suspenseful adventure and a compelling, if flawed hero who fights to save the day.”   The word “Judenrein” is German for “free of Jews.” The Nazis used it to describe their dream of liquidating Europe’s Jewish population. The au...

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 ...

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 becau...

“Some people are strange. Do not test a strange man with a woman. You will be disappointed.  You will cry and gnash your teeth.  His eyes are everywhere.  He walks back and forth seeking whom to devour. He can give any girl a chase. If you want peace, do not give him the key to your heart.” It was a lazy sunset. I visited my friend. When I knocked on the door, his wife responded from the other side. She asked, “Who’s there?” Her voice was as soft as the savannah breeze. Smiled paraded my face. The person that I had really come to see was in. “It’s I, Dalmos,” I replied in enthusiasm. I just could not wait to get into the house. I hope that if my friend is not in as it is sometimes, we will see each other. Keep the feelings alive until we are too weak to continue. She always get the best out of me. Quickly, I threw the door open and walked into the house. Stood akimbo in the middle of the sitting room, I probed, “Where is your husband?”    ...

It is cruel to negotiate some roads. One could spend several hours and who cares if you die trying. It is a silencer. It hurts. It could bring a man to his knees. The loser is a meal to the bald vultures. In the weakness, I was strong, tough and mean. Regularly counting the cost of my valor has helped my poor soul to tread cautiously. My loss if I ever had any was taken into consideration because smart people draw strength from their fall. The cost of finishing strong and staying alive against all odds is mine to bear. I drove through Lawanson road, an old narrow way leading off Itire and I had my first sight of the Palace of the Itire Monarch. It was old-fashioned. It was African with a fine red painted threshold. It was old. Things had changed. Here the more things change, the more they stay the same. Every day is a journey. The day we close our eyes upon the light of the world, the journey ends. Most times, it is out of our hands to choose how we will embrace the next w...