Author Minerva A. Garcia MS MLS MT (ASCP) is a microbiologist by profession but has been penning poetry since she was in high school. As a passionate poet, she pours her heart and soul into her work as she brings you a unique and creative view of the world. Her book, “The Journey of a Rainbow…: …
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One of the most important parts of celebrating any holiday is bonding with your family. Amy Tan’s “The Joy Luck Club” is a classic among many Asian families because of its honest depiction of the struggles within the culture while also being immigrants. Summary of the Joy Luck Club The Joy Luck Club starts with …
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E.L. James’ erotic franchise, “Fifty Shades of Grey” has brought massive attention and success to her as an author. Considering the competitive nature of the self-publishing industry, you might wonder how and why E.L. James is successful. Before we start listing some helpful factors, let’s begin with how her fanfiction became a bestselling series with a famous …
It’s unusual but extraordinary news that we have to announce our Most Moving Book 2023 Awardee, Beverly J. Armento, wouldn’t be accepting the $5,000 prize. Below are her actual words: I am astounded and quite honored to be named the winner of the Most Moving Book. I thank The Moving Words for naming “Seeing Eye …
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a social activist famous for leading the civil rights movement in the United States. Since his contribution to modern history, several writers have written about the man with a dream. As we peruse the options based on the civil rights leader, one autobiography stands out from the rest. Through …
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The Hunger Games is one of the most defining movie franchises in recent history. Before Jennifer Lawrence captivated the world with her performance, Katniss Everdeen was the protagonist of the dystopian series written by Suzanne Collins. Brief Background: The world of The Hunger Games takes place in Panem. In Panem, society is divided into districts …
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Social media has become a leading force in marketing and advertising, especially for self-published authors. Nowadays, when a young person is looking for book recommendations, they are more likely to visit TikTok for potential reads. Here’s what to know about the book community in TikTok, a.k.a. “BookTok.” First off, what’s TikTok? Unless you are totally …
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Writing a book takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and marketing. While one person creates compelling stories, the publishing team also does the job of marketing them to a broader audience. In 2022, several well-known writers made great strides in increasing their reputation and wealth. Here are just some of the wealthiest authors in …
The world lost many great writers in 2022. Nevertheless, their legacy still lives on. Whether they’ve written theological studies, children’s stories, or thrillers—their words on pages will forever live on through the hearts and minds of dedicated fans. Here are just some of the people to keep in your thoughts and prayers: 1. Pope Benedict …
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On December 31, 2022, the world mourned Pope Benedict XVI’s death when the former head of the Catholic church died at 95. Upon his resignation as the pope in 2013, he became known as Pope Emeritus or “retired pope” in English. He has since held that title until his death. Brief Biography On April 16, …
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