Book Review - D R Downer's The Secret of Ghostwriting

The Secrets of Ghostwriting  by D. R Downer

A guide that will tell you everything there is to know about the big, bad, mysterious, and often misunderstood world of Ghostwriting.


My Review :

The Secrets of Ghostwriting is the third book of TBC Toolkit series and deals with ghostwriting and is written by none other than D R Downer who is nicknamed as a ghost himself...

Having read a couple of his works, I loved his story writing style. But after reading this toolkit I really loved his straightforward writing style because he prefers calling a spade a spade.

So what is ghostwriting? Writing by ghosts or for ghosts? Definitely, the answer is No for both. So if you wanna understand what is ghostwriting, why it is called so, one must buy and read this toolkit which will really help you clearly understand each and every aspect of ghostwriting.

Plus D R Downer's simple and straightforward writing style makes The Secrets of Ghostwriting easy to understand. So if you want to make ghostwriting as your career and wanna know in detail about the nitty-gritty of this business, this toolkit is a must read for you.

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Other books in this series

Why Go Indie? 6 Reasons for Self-Publishing  Vol 1

by Devika Fernando

Walking on the Indie Path Vol 2

by Rubina Ramesh

(Can be presently found in her blog www.rubinaramesh.com)

The Art of Ghostwriting Vol 3

by D. R. Downer

Publishing Your Book on Amazon KDP Vol 4

by Sundari Venkatraman

Fears and Doubts of a Writer Vol 5

By Reshma Ranjan

Boosting Book's Sales with a Riveting Blurb! Vol 6 

By Ruchi Singh

Book Review-Devika Fernando's Why Go Indie?

Why Go Indie?: 6 Reasons for Self-Publishing (TBC Writer's Toolkit Book 1) 

by Devika Fernando 

Have you ever thought of going indie? Are you a traditionally published author interested in switching to self-publishing? Or an aspiring author looking at various publishing options? 

This concise booklet will show you reasons to go indie and give you an overview of the advantages of self-publishing books. It also shines a light on the 6 F's of self-publishing. 

This eBook is part of the TBC Writer's Toolkit series in which experienced authors offer advice. Check out the other volumes for a step-by-step guide on how to become a successful indie author.

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About the Author

Almost as soon as Devika Fernando could write, she imagined stories and poems. After finishing her education in Germany and returning to her roots in Sri Lanka, she got a chance to turn her passion into her profession. Having lived in Germany and in Sri Lanka with her husband has made her experience the best (and the worst) of two totally different worlds – something that influences her writing. Her trademark are sweet, yet deeply emotional romance stories where the characters actually fall in love instead of merely falling in lust. She draws inspiration from everyone and everything in life. Besides being a romance novel author, she works as a self-employed German web content writer, as a translator, and as a faithful servant to all the cats, dogs, fish and birds in her home. What she loves most about being an author is the chance to create new worlds and send her protagonists on a journey full of ups and downs that will leave them changed. When she’s not writing, she’s reading or thinking about writing.

Website: http://www.devikafernando.com
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My Review:

First of all, a big THANK YOU to The Book Club and the authors who have contributed to this idea of writing the toolkits. As it puts to rest so many doubts and queries which arises in mind of any future budding authors and are clueless about where to go and whom to ask.

Why Go Indie? is the first book of the series and is written by none other than Devika Fernando who is a well-known Indie author herself.

Devika has written beautifully the pros and cons of a traditionally published book through a publication house and also about self-publication i.e. being an Indie author. She has dealt with each and every struggle or hurdle that an author faces when one goes to publish his/her work through an agent/publication house.

Also, the benefits and advantages of self-publication and how to become an Indie Author is also dealt with and explained wonderfully.

Thank you, Rubina Ramesh, for this brainwave and thanks to all the contributing authors who have put forth their views and their experiences which will provide as a guiding light to all current and upcoming authors.

So, if you want to publish your book, go buy these toolkits and read to get an in-depth knowledge of self-publication.

Book Review-De. B. Dubois's The Girl Child

The Girl Child

by

De. B. Dubois

Blurb

Growing up as a strong-headed single child with a privileged upbringing in Calcutta, Devi has learned much from her surroundings. Her childhood memories are filled with mixed emotions – especially as she remains angry with her mother and the hypocrisy of women in India. On an unexpected journey home, she encounters reality – new stories and experiences of strangers, as well as friends. It has been years since she left Calcutta, yet the city’s untold stories haunt her. This time Devi is back in town to solve issues and above all, through some painful and hard revelations, to make peace with those she can.

My Honest Review:

Why in India is it so sinful to be born as a girl? Since the day a girl is born she is treated as a burden, as a liability, as an object, who is born to fulfill her duties as a dutiful daughter, wife, daughter in law and a mother...

The Girl Child is the story of Devi who reminisces her journey of life since she was born and her experiences and partial treatment she suffered from her family.

The Author has covered each and every phase each and every instance of a girl's life. Not only of the protagonist but also of each and every insult, every torture a woman faces in her day-to-day struggle called life.

Simple language, easy to relate instances, all makes it an easy read and easy to connect too.

The Girl Child is a book which can make you angry and sad about the injustice met and elated on Devi's triumph.

Hats off to the author who chose to wrote on such bold topic. The book is an eye opener and a must read for one and all

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About the author

De.B. is an ordinary person with her daily struggles of being fun and peppy; as all those heavy readings on sociology, philosophy, history, art and culture have done her sombre. – Not that she is complaining, – however when things do get too hectic, her escape solutions are: long walks through nature trails with her adopted Maltese, a good glass of absinthe from Val-de-Travers, and creating visual arts. Her friends best describe De.B. Dubois as, – ‘the hermit’.

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Book Review - Varsha Dixit's Killer Moves

Killer Moves

by

Varsha Dixit

Blurb

Everyone has a secret. Aisha Khatri has many!  Aisha’s life is seemingly mundane on the surface-she writes for television and takes care of her niece Kiara and her retired father. But when Kiara’s life is threatened during a modeling assignment for the famous Kabir Rana, once a suspect for his wife’s murder, the only way Aisha can save Kiara is by accepting the unique ability she has aggressively resisted all her life.  But Aisha is not the only one with secrets. There are others who have secrets and will kill to keep them. Aisha is determined to protect Kiara even if it means placing herself in the crosshairs of a depraved killer who butchers beautiful girls and leaves them as grotesque displays.  Is Kiara a target of a serial killer or is the killer closer to home-and Aisha’s heart?  Who is Kabir Rana? An elusive and moody fashion photographer burdened with a dark past or a murderer who got away?  How will Aisha save Kiara from a killer who is several steps ahead of an entire city’s police force? When the dead come calling, will Aisha answer?  From the bustling streets of Goa to the beautiful palaces of Sirsa, Killer Moves is a fast-paced, gripping, romantic suspense tale with strong thriller and supernatural elements. 

My Review:

When your favorite romance author, pens a thriller, the level of expectations are high. So when Varsha Dixit’s Killer Moves was released, I was eager to read it as I have read all her previous romance novels and have loved reading her work.

So was it up to my expectations? Well, it was more than that. I was surprised and held in awe. Just like her romance books, the story of Killer Moves is just flawless and a super addictive read.

The protagonist Kabir and Aisha, both victims of childhood tragedy are thrown together due to circumstances and sparks fly, but will it kindle the fire between them?

Varsha has definitely written a super thriller story, which gives you chills and keeps you on edge of your seat while reading it.

Awesome book cover, fast-paced story, well-defined characters are all the plus points of Killer Moves.

So if you like to read a thriller and you want to read a good book, this one is a must read.

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About the author

Varsha Dixit, the best selling author of six successful contemporary romance books. Her debut book, Right Fit Wrong Shoe was a national bestseller for the year 2010. Varsha was a part of the Indian Television Industry and worked as an assistant director and online editor. She considers herself a dreamer who thinks deep but writes light. Even though creativity is gender free,Varsha feels blessed and enriched to be a woman.Currently, with her family, Varsha resides in CA, USA.

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Book Review-Ruchi Singh's The Bodyguard

THE BODYGUARD

by

Ruchi Singh

Blurb

Someone wants Vikramaditya Seth Jr. dead. 

He refuses the Z+ security option offered by the government. With too many variables trust is hard to come by…

Esha Sinha prepares for her first assignment outside of active-army service, oblivious to the fact that she has to baby-sit a man who has no respect for rules or protocol—a man who is headstrong, workaholic and a tenacious flirt. As the attraction between Vikram and Esha simmers and sizzles, another attempt is made on his life. 

The killer is resourceful and determined. 

The motive is unclear and perplexing.

Will they be able to nab the assassin before he gets to Vikram?

My Review:

Wow!!! Splendid!!! Mind Blowing!!! Unputdownable!!!

Since I had read ‘Jugnu’, author Ruchi’s debut novel, which was an out and out romantic story with a little bit of suspense. I was expecting The Bodyguard to be on similar lines. But I was really astonished.

The Bodyguard is one masterpiece which one must definitely read. It’s a fast-paced, flawless storyline, well-etched characters, full-fledged action and suspense with romance and a little dose of comedy makes this book an awesome read.  Impressive storytelling skill by the author, lovely book cover design, well-developed characters, error-free writing, all these make The Bodyguard a good read.

The Bodyguard is definitely a must read by all.

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About the author

Ruchi Singh is a novelist, and writes in two genres; romance and crime. Winner of the ‘Times Of India’ WriteIndia Season I under Amish Tripathi, she began her writing career writing short stories and articles, which have been published on various online forums. She has been a contributing author to many anthologies and Jugnu is her third novel.

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Book Review-Reshma Ranjan's Blind, Certainly is Love

BLIND, CERTAINLY IS LOVE

by

Reshma Ranjan

Blurb

Neha Jaiswal is beautiful and intelligent—an alluring combination—but chooses to be a recluse. What works for her is her intimidating personality that comes with her success. With no desire to get into a relationship, the strong, assertive, and hardworking Neha manages to keep the men at bay—all except one.

Sumit Conrad, a super successful businessman, is an intriguing specimen of a man. Known to the world as the good Conrad, Sumit is actually a recluse who prefers only his own company, to the exception of his brother John and sister-in-law Sarika.

When fate throws the flirt in Sumit and the furious Neha together, sparks are bound to fly.

Will Sumit be able to convince the headstrong and opinionated Neha that what he wants is a long haul and not a passing phase?

Or will the stubborn and cantankerous Neha be successful in driving him away?

Will their love make them blind to each other or to their own flaws? Will this blind love ever find its way?

My Review:

All say ‘Love is Blind’. But I always wonder why? Does the person who falls in love lose his/her sight? (Just joking). Love is not a person, it is an emotion.

But yes, when one falls in love; one is oblivious of everything except the person whom he/she loves. So I think the proverb should be ‘Love makes one blind’… (Joking J)

The story obviously is a love story, which starts off with the protagonist bumping into each other. As they say, anger/hate is the first step to love, the same concept is applied by author Reshma Ranjan in this story.

Neha and Sumit, they meet and they hate each other. Their hate gives way to full-fledged romance. But when you think the story will end with “And they lived happily ever after” comes the twist. And what is that? Do grab the book and read.

What I liked is, I got instantly hooked from page one. It’s a fast and intense love story (with several hot scenes) between the protagonists. It’s a mix between erotica and Mills and Boons. The story is definitely addictive as you want to know why and what happened to the protagonists.

I liked the way Reshma has weaved the plot and not letting the reader get a clear picture at once by going in time leap and then going to flashback and then again coming back to present.

What I didn’t like is after such a fast and intense, full of ups and downs throughout the whole story, the sudden and simple end didn’t go well with me. I had expected some more fireworks at the end.

Other than that Blind, Certainly is Love is full on a romantic story with fireworks and which one can finish reading in one sitting, as you won’t get up until you finish reading it.  

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About the author

Reshma Ranjan is a passionate romantic who loves literature and has been driven by the romance around her. She has made up her own happy endings in her imagination for every movie and for every book with a sad ending. 

"Slowly I started to create my own characters and situation, creating a world of romance and happy endings to my liking. But for my laziness, I would have penned umpteen numbers of stories with unexpected people meeting and falling in love and uniting for a lifetime."  

Also a voracious reader but for which she believes she could never have started writing. "If I can bring a smile and a happy sigh on at least one reader’s lips I will feel a blessed writer."

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