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From An-other Land by Tanushree Ghosh - Book Spot Light and GiveAway

Book Details:



Book Title: From An-Other Land by Tanushree Ghosh

Category: Adult Fiction, 224 pages

Genre: Short Stories, Immigrant Stories, Literary

Publisher: Readomania Publishing

Release date: December 4, 2018

Tour dates: March 18 to April 5, 2019

Content Rating: PG + M (It has mature themes in the backdrop in some stories, but doesn't have explicit language or description)



Book Description:



Never has been the conversation on immigration more pertinent than now, post 2016 US elections. From cancellation of refugee protection and zero tolerance to undercurrent crackdown on H visas to the border wall - the resurgence of nationalism is hitting the globalized population head-on.



But what is immigration today? A question of life or death - fleeing of persecution? A compulsion? Or a mere pursuance of privilege? And what is the US today? A land of opportunities? Or a quagmire impossible to comprehend, inherently racist and selfish?



From An-Other Land dives deep into immigration today for the diaspora and its many facets with characters who seek to define themselves in an intercultural setting that is less and less sure of itself. A reality check and a guide for anyone who wants to understand the modern-day US.



To read reviews, please follow Tanushree Ghosh's page on iRead Book Tours.

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Meet the Author:

Tanushree Ghosh works in Tech and has a Doctorate in Chemistry from the Cornell University. She is also a social activist and writer. Her blog posts, op-eds, poems, and stories are an effort to provoke thoughts, especially towards issues concerning women and social justice.



She is a contributor (past and present) to several popular e-zines (incl. The Huffington Post US, The Logical Indian, Youth Ki Awaaz, Tribune India, Women’s Web, and Cafe Dissensus). Her literary resume includes poems and stories featured in national and international magazines (Words Pauses and Noises, UK; TUCK, Glimmer Train Honorable mention) as well as inclusion in seven anthologies such as Defiant Dreams (Oprah 2016 reading list placeholder) and The Best Asian Short Stories 2017 (published out of Singapore by Kitaab). Her first single-author book, From An-Other Land, is on immigration.



She has held different leadership roles in non-profits (ASHA and AID India) and is the founder and director of Her Rights (www.herrights.website), a 501(3) c non-profit committed to furthering the cause of gender equality. She is often an invited speaker or panelist for both corporate and non-profit endeavors.



Connect with the author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook

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Uthan by Uthania Jackson - [Book Review]

Summary:

Follow the adventures of Uthan as he goes on his first holiday and encounters the magic of a world under the sea.

Mum, Uthania, was inspired to write this story after discovering video selfies of Uthan after they came back from their holiday together.

Information about the Book

Title: Uthan

Author: Uthania Jackson

Release Date: 14^th March 2019

Genre: Picture Book

Page Count: 18

Publisher: Clink Street Publishing

Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44305533-uthan

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Uthan-Uthania-Jackson-ebook/dp/B07NZS77V2

My Review:

The story is about a place where Uthan goes on a vacation and enjoys the experience. Of course,  any kid would be excited to see turtles and colorful fish snorkeling in a sea. 

Uthan is also excited to swim with turtles and to touch them. 

The illustrations are attractive and the book cover is colorful. My kids loved the story. The narration is also interesting to kids.

I would recommend this book to all children below 8 years. 

My Rating: 5/5

PS: I have received this book from the author in exchange for a review and this is my honest opinion on the book.

Author Information

Uthania Jackson was born in Newport Shropshire, England on the 16th of March 1970 & is the youngest of 5 siblings, 2 brothers & 2 sisters. Both her parents are Jamaican & her dad is part Chinese. She grew up in Telford Shropshire & now resides in Buckinghamshire.

She overcame childhood adversity & started modelling age 16 for modelling agency MMA in Manchester. She then became a professional dancer in 1992 after being spotted by a producer for a cabaret show in Monte Carlo landing a 6 month contract. She was so successful she ended up staying in Monte Carlo for 6 years we’re she made lifelong friendships & met influential people that would transform the rest of her life including the Prince of Monaco & the late Barry White who was a mentor & inspiration to her ‘who said patience is not a virtue...it is a power’.

She soon ventured back to England in 1997 to work with choreographer Alan Ardin but was forced to retire early from professional dancing due to serious injury.

Despite this career setback Uthania Jackson was keen to use her passion for & her in-depth knowledge of dance, hospitality & etiquette training further, chancing it in the role of trainee manager for a private gentlemen’s club. She soon worked her way up to general & operations manager becoming successful in a predominantly male dominated industry in which she would meet a wide range of people that would shape her career & adult life. She set herself apart with her ethics, integrity, hard work & as a strong single black working mum with a successful career becoming a well respected figurehead within the industry managing various clubs over her years.

She is now a published author of kids literature. Her first book titled Uthan is the first instalment of a series of novels that follow her first & only miracle 5 year old son that she had aged 42; Uthan, as he encounters & explores the magic of the world around him.

Uthania was inspired to write these novels after she accidentally stumbled on Video selfies & diaries that her son had recorded while they were away on holiday together in the caribbean on her IPad.

In the books she recalls the fond memories they created & his pure childlike excitement for every adventure & moment they shared.

Join her & her son as they adventure around the world together.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/uthaniajackson_

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uthaniajackson/

Tour Schedule

Monday 11^th March

Donna’s Book Blog

Tuesday 12^th March

OBC Mini Reviewers

Wednesday 13^th March

Big Book Little Book

Thursday 14^th March

A Daydreamer’s Thoughts

Friday 15^th March

ScrollMates Blog

Monday 18^th March

Love Books Group

Tuesday 19^th March

Life of a Nerdish Mum

Wednesday 20^th March

Fantastic Feathers

Thursday 21^st March

Dash Fan Book Reviews

Friday 22^nd March

Jazzy Book Reviews

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7 Effective Ways To Earn Travel Reward Points - A Guest Post

It's been long since the most beneficial ways to deal with winning commendable travel rewards was with the assistance of flying and remaining in some hotels only.

Frankly, there are a significant number of non-travel sources which can add to accomplishing travel rewards that you can utilize. The reward points can in all likelihood be substantial for any individual who wishes to travel in an affordable manner and sometimes even free.

This may sound inconceivable at first yet you can really travel in a better way or if nothing else near to free with the assistance of these rewards. The crucial thing to realize how to acquire travel rewards that can really be utilized. Follow the steps given below to win travel rewards and make your next trip successful.

Use Credit cards often: 

Credit cards are an extraordinary method for acquiring travel rewards. Each time you pay for something in real money, you should remember that you are disposing of a chance to get substantial travel rewards. On the off chance that you view yourself as a financially smart individual then you must utilize your rewards gaining credit cards for most of the things that you purchase. 

These days, you can use your credit card for nearly anything from satisfying your bills, to pay for your utilities, eating out and even for paying the rents. In any case, remember that you should utilize your credit card without enjoying overspending or acquiring any sort of interests. The choice to shop with your card is a clear and effective strategy to accumulate the reward points.

Get yourself registered with a good travel provider:

Is there a particular airline or a hotel that you favor the more than others? Go online and get yourself registered for these remunerations plans with that aircraft or a hotel. 

This technique will help you in becoming a member and get you simple travel rewards for any future flights and even potential hotel stays. 

Choose the right credit cards: 

Credit cards are irrefutably the most advantageous method for acquiring rewards that can be exceptionally valuable. There are various sorts of cards that are intended to satisfy distinctive purposes. Therefore, you should always check and update yourself with the type of credit card before applying for a credit card online. 

Picking the reward credit cards can be incredibly helpful. The cards are known for offering rewards on every single credit trade. The reward cardholders can get rewards focusing on the aggregate of their retail, online, and diverse exchanges. 

Similarly, the customers can keep verifying the reward points as well. They can also secure more points when they spend a specific total in an express timeframe. Credit cards offer stunning travel compensates that can be helpful. 

Get paid for your work trips: 

To ensure that you get more travel rewards, a standout amongst the best ways is to get whatever points you can manage from the business travel as is permitted and use these rewards for personal use.

 If your association travel plan grants it, at that point pay for the travel and development costs with your money. Utilize your credit card to pay for whatever costs as could reasonably be expected while you are on a work trip and make the most out of this trip by winning travel rewards. You can generally get reimbursed later by your company. 

Stay updated with the offers: 

It is important to stay aware of the limited period offers in malls. This can be amazingly useful. 

Just through occasional shopping and enhancing for a part of these offers that are offered amid the festive season, you can undoubtedly get enough for a round trip to your most loved destination. This is a keen technique to gain a lot of travel rewards. 

The way to acing this technique is to be aware of these offers at the right time and making the most out of those ideas at the perfect time. 

Offer to pay for contributory outings: 

At whatever point you go out for a contributory gathering with your companions, offer to pay with your card on the off chance that it has reward points. Suppose you go out with five of your companions for a contributory outing and you pay with your credit card. Thus, you won't simply get the reward for eating out however you will likewise get the remuneration money from your companions. This technique enables you to inspire points of interest and additional money to pay it off. 

Book a travel package: 

Although, you can plan travel with the help of a loan as well. However, using your credit card for booking a holiday is also a fair deal. The card suppliers have an agreement with many travel operators that can be very useful for you. Your card isn't only valuable for helping you travel with your favorite airlines or staying at your favorite hotel only, it can in like manner empower you to book your entire holiday while winning travel rewards. 

At whatever point in future, you book a holiday next with your card, look out for a holiday package that is accessible. When you book a holiday along these lines, you can win a lot of rewards that can be helpful for your holiday.


About the Author:

Shipra Aggarwal

Shipra is a personal finance writer, working with a prominent News Daily in Chandigarh. She has the experience of over 3 years in the BFSI industry and she loves to share her experience with the users by giving them in-depth knowledge of personal finance.

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The Last Seychelles Flame by Medha Nagur - [Book Review]

Book Details:

Title: The Last Seychelles Flame

Author : Medha Nagur

Genre : Romance

Print Length : 115 pages

Source: A kindle copy

Blurb:

A short girl with short hair, 32 years old and unmarried; Adrija has all the makings of being an unsuitable girl in an Indian middle-class family. And to top it all, she is feverishly keen on following her passion to become a top-ranked fashion photographer in the country!

With unsupportive parents bent on crushing all her dreams and wanting her to get married, she dares to say “Yes” to a golden opportunity and lands up in the city of dreams- without much in her pockets but stars in her eyes and a camera in her hand!

But as they say, destiny favors none! Just when she thinks that she is starting her dream journey as a Fashion Photographer, her ex-boyfriend returns with horrendous motives and tries to flip her life upside down.

And amidst all the drama that unfolds, “Jabber Jackson”, the funny guy whom she meets on her official trip to Seychelles, gets strangely entwined with her life and its chaos.

Will she give up or fight for her desires or does destiny has its own plan in store for her?

My Review :

It is a fun romantic story which is like a fresh breeze on the beach. I loved the characters, romance, and narration. The Protagonist Adrija is a strong woman. Even though she is from a middle-class family where the parents don't support her dreams of making it big in photography, she doesn't give up easily on her ambitions. It's lovely to see such characters. They are motivating for everyone. 

"Jabber Jackson", enters the story as a useless character disturbing Adrija and her work, but later proves himself to be something different. 

I loved the way the author builds up the character of Adrija and introduces her to the readers. Overall, it is a nice love story but I would have enjoyed reading more about how Adrija has progressed in her career too.

The book cover is awesome and the title is apt which is the actual turning point of the story.  

My Rating: 4/5

Purchase Link: Amazon

About the Author:

Medha Nagur is anything but a stereotypical homemaker, at home full time but mostly dazzling the blog world online! A freelance blogger by profession in her past life, she was on her maternity break when she started writing fiction. Medha considers herself a chronic creative aficionado who loves painting and writing.

Once a lecturer in Science College, where she gave lectures in Computer Science soon after her Masters, was fascinated by the blog world and realized her love for the words and took up writing full time. 

She is also at her creative best when it comes to cooking ingenious dishes to cater to the needs of her 8 years old son, 1-year-old daughter and not to mention her epicure husband. Get a glimpse of my culinary art on Instagram.

A music lover who likes to hit the floor on Zumba numbers is also a fashion enthusiast (like any woman on this planet!). She likes to be in the womb of nature when it comes to holidays, embracing its warmth, which she believes, is the gift to mankind.

All in all, she is born to collect laughs and make a relentless commitment to love so that she can enjoy life in abundance.

Until next time,

Rise and Soar Women ! Your life and your choices #HappyWomensDay

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I start my day before every one else.
I do all household work and iam happy when the family helps me in regular chores. I take care of the family, make budgets, plan the expenses and take pride in being responsible.

With just appreciation,  love and support of the family, I feel blessed. It's my life and my choice to be a homemaker.

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Iam passionate towards my work. I love using my skills at work place and go ahead in my career.

Some say, I don't spend more time with my family, some say I am over ambitious,  some see as if it is a sin for a woman to focus on her career. But, I love what I do and iam capable of balancing both work and family.

It's my life and my choice to be a working woman.

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I am just a 15 year old girl with a lot of dreams and future goals. While relatives saw a girl as burden to the family, my parents are struggling every day to continue my schooling.

I will study hard, get a good job and earn a good position in the society.  I will prove others wrong and make my parents proud.

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Iam 32 and am proud to be an young entrepreneur. While everyone said, it's time to marry , I decided to focus on my business and iam proud of all my achievements.

It's my life and my choice of putting my ambition before every thing else. Whether I get support or not, I gladly accept and work towards my goals.

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I too have dreamed of love and marriage like the other girls. But, fate has something else in her mind.

I tried my best to adjust, to tune myself to his interests but cannot lose my self respect and experience abuse in the name of marriage. Even though society outcasted me, I know I can stand on my own shoes and iam happy to be a positive and strong woman.

It's my life and my choice to get a divorce from an abusive relationship.

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It's not my fault to have born in a poor family but I have to bear the result. I know that my father is already planning to marry me off to a 60 yr old for a huge sum, I have to take a decision against my family.

I ran away from our house and iam lucky to be found by this NGO who is sponsoring my education.

I believe, I have s great future ahead. It's my life and my choice to be brave and to achieve my goals.

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Dear woman,

Whatever may be your goal, in whatever stage you are, believe in yourself. You are enough! Don't give up. Every step towards the goal counts.

Rise and soar women! Happy women's day 🎉⚘

Until next time,

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Anna and Evan Meet Charles Darwin by Tanya Hutter and Lina Daniel - [Book Review]

Book Details:

Title : Anna and Evan meet Charles Darwin
Authors: Tanya Hutter and Lina Danie
Illustrator: Karin Eklund
Length of the Book : 30 pages
Publisher : Clink Street 
Genre: Educational book, Picture book, Science

Blurb:

Join Anna and Evan on a magical adventure to the Galapagos Islands where they meet Charles Darwin, discover unusual animals and learn some interesting scientific facts.

This engaging and educational book is ideal for young children to encourage curiosity and interest in the natural world and science.

My Review :

This is an educational picture book which is suitable for kids below 10 years. Anna and Evan pronounce a magic spell and go to 'Galapagos' island. They meet none other than Charles Darwin, English geologist, naturalist, and scientist. 

Anna and Evan learn about the differences between animals in the same species living in different places. They also clarify their doubt about bears.

The book has listed a number of interesting facts in a simple way with good illustrations. My 8 yr old son absolutely loved the book. My 4-year-old could understand the story through the lovely illustrations. The Book cover is good and the section about Charles Darwin at the end of the book and the glossary are worth the mention.

My Rating: 5/5

Purchase Link: Kobo

PS: Thanks to Authoright for providing me a review copy! 

About the Authors:

As a young girl, Dr. Tanya Hutter couldn't imagine that she would end up being a leading scientist in nanotechnology and chemical sensing, and a Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge. Currently, she lives in Cambridge with her husband and their two curious children that inspired the book.

Lina Daniel has been always interested in science and medicine, eventually becoming a chemist and a pharmacist, and currently working in the pharmaceutical industry. With her husband, she is raising three enthusiastic boys. They all share a passion for scientific experiences, engineering novelties, fun historical facts, travels, and adventures.

Tanya and Lina have been close friends for over two decades. The fact that they are both raising young children enhanced their desire to encourage kids to learn about science, and finally, drew them to write their first illustration book for small children. Hopefully, this will be the first one in a series of books about notable scientists and engineers.

Until next time,

Dancing Fairies by Jenny Way - [Book Review]

Dancing Fairies by Jenny Way

Summary:

Follow the adventures of the Dancing Fairies as they dance and play every night and day!

See them fly over hills, in gardens, on window sills and in the treetops! Join them and their animal friends having fun in the rain and sun. Watch them as they paint flowers - it doesn’t take them hours!

You will be amazed and enthralled by their beauty and that’s not all! These little fairies are amazing and a delight!

Information about the Book

Title: Dancing Fairies

Author: Jenny Way

Release Date: 5^th March 2019

Genre: Picture Book

Page Count: 20

Publisher: Clink Street Publishing

Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43850984-dancing-fairies

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dancing-Fairies-Jenny-Way/dp/1912562987

Author Information

Jenny Way is a former Reflexologist, Reiki Master, & Animal Communicator. She is also a Vegan. Animals and nature are hugely important in her life. Owner of Suki the Shih Tzu who is a very much loved and a thoroughly spoilt member of the family.

Writing is a fairly recent love in her life she has written over 40 poems & 7 songs, she loves reading her poems out in the poetry cafe Covent Garden.

She is adept at many things including being a Green belt in Karate, a florist, Sales assistant and manager, Bank Clerk, Telephonist, she also had her own cake making business.

Her uncle said of her, you have so much “Joie de Vivre” and it shows in the diverse amount of things she has achieved along her path in life.

She is a keen collector of many things that adorn her home. She loves decorating, nature walks and keeping fit. She is also a keen gardener and her garden is covered in flowers. She also loves parties, going to gigs, eating out, and a favourite thing she loves to do is cuddle up on the sofa with hubby and dog watching a movie. She is also a huge Sci Fi addict and loves fairies and angels. Hence her new children's book called “Dancing Fairies”

Where she transports the reader to a beautiful fantasy world full of colour & treats for the eyes.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/author_way

My Review

The first thing that caught my attention is the illustrations in the book. The fairies looked bright and colorful.

This is not a story but a few lines about fairies and what they do. Children, especially girls under 8 yrs might enjoy this book. There are more pictures than words which makes it good for young children.

The title of the book is apt and the book cover is awesome.

My Rating: 4/5

Ps: Thanks to the @authoright for a free review copy. 

Tour Schedule

Monday 4^th March

Rosie Writes…

Tuesday 5^th March

Love Books Group

Wednesday 6^th March

Fantastic Feathers

Thursday 7^th March

Belle and the Novel

Friday 8^th March

Bookworm for Kids

Saturday 9^th March

Amazeball Book Addicts

Sunday 10^th March

Twirling Book Princess 

Monday 11^th March

Criminally Good

Dash Fan Book Reviews

Tuesday 12^th March

Bound 4 Escape

Wednesday 13^th March

Heavenly Good Books

Thursday 14^th March

Between the Pages Book Club

Friday 15^th March

A Bibliophile’s Book Blog

Saturday 16^th March

Jazzy Book Reviews

Until next time,