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‘13 Reasons Why’ I’m Glad It’s Over

Season 4, the final season, of Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why has come and gone. I reviewed the first two seasons here, but lacked the words to quite finish a review of the previous season. All-in-All though, I’m glad its over. I’m glad it can all be laid to rest and everyone can move on with their life.

Of the 4 seasons though, I have to say Season 2 was probably my favorite, and that’s if I HAD to choose. I watched the episode of Zach and Hannah’s relationship twice just because. It was cute and awkward, and Zach is honestly my favorite character. Season 3 was like watching a train wreck very slowly. Eh. I even think that’s to interesting. Ok, Season 3 was just exhausting. I didn’t like Ani’s character then and I liked her even less in Season 4.

With this current season, all of the drama felt forced to me. Clay’s decent into madness is the single most entertaining thing, however, it got old really fast. I also think they over-exploited homosexuality. Literally everyone turns out to be gay except Clay, Jess, Tyler and Ani. But, I will say Charlie and Alex being the Prom Kings was super cute.

The final episode was the redeemer for everything that had gone wrong with the show from the very beginning. The big spoiler here is that Justin dies, which is insanely unfortunate, and it’s a tear jerker. It felt like such a waste. Him getting sober, really becoming a better person over the last two seasons, loving and losing, and getting into college. I could honestly go on. He had the most character development in the whole cast, and for his life to be cut so short in the final two episodes was just wasteful. Like an injustice in some small way.

I’m kind of glad Ani disappeared for a couple of episodes though. She was unnecessary from the beginning. But, I get why she was introduced. Her and Clay don’t end up together, and I think that’s for the best. I thought Clay would be committed by the end of the season, but surprisingly, he finally decided to let go of the secrets that’d been plaguing him. As he read Justin’s college essay I was in a puddle of emotions. Which goes back to Justin’s character being such a waste. Maybe a catalyst. Who knows.

Anyways, I’m just glad it’s all over now. That’s one thing for sure. We’ve gone through 4 years of high school with those kids and each year was more difficult than the last. Just like Hannah’s box of tapes, we can bury 13 Reasons Why once and for all.

Let it Shine: Sonam Chamaria

This week, I have the honor of introducing Sonam Chamaria, a phenomenal author, life coach, and motivational speaker.

When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?

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I started writing when I was in school – I would write a poem here, a story there. But I had never thought of becoming a writer. That idea first came to me sometime in 2014 I believe, when I realized I had a lot of things I wanted to share with other people – inspirational tips, spiritual insights, happiness hacks. And I started my blog with that intention in February 2016. 

Tell me a little about your writing journey, thus far. 

As I mentioned in the previous answer, I started my blog SoulSpeak with Sonam in 2016. The response was overwhelming and as I got busy with other pursuits, my idea for a book was shelved for the time being. In June 2019, I lost my mother while I was traveling in Europe. It was a wake-up call for me. I could not believe that my mother would never live to see me launch my book. As I came to realize how short and unpredictable life can be,I decided to go after my dreams without wasting any more precious time. And so, with a renewed perspective on life, I rewrote my book ‘From Stressed to Sorted’ and self-published it as an ebook in December 2019.Needless to say, my book is dedicated to my mother, who has been my biggest inspiration in life. The response has been exemplary so far and I am currently looking for paperback publishers for my book. 

Do you write under a pseudonym? If so explain why.

No – I see no reason for not using my real name 

The Book Report: Daniel Alarcon’s City of Clowns

We’re diving into a graphic novel this week. I’m almost embarrassed to admit that this is the very first book I have read in this category, however, I am so glad I gave this book a chance. This novel touches on topics like love, loss, and learning to cope despite the deceased being someone formerly of poor moral character. This is a fully illustrated novel, ideal for mature readers.

The Book Report: Lindsay Evans’ Islands of Desire

In this week’s installment, we dive into one of the stories found in the Dim the Lights anthology. This story is intended for an adult audience and features amazing descriptions of Greece and it’s surrounding islands. It’s a great escape story, similar to the plot of How Stella Got Her Groove Back.

Let it Shine: London Elixir

When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?

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My situation is a little unique. I never really planned to be an author. I primarily focus on music  production. My experiences as a music producer led to people always asking me about my journey. Certain questions didn’t have quick answers and that’s what inspired me to write a book. I wanted to answer those questions thoroughly.

Tell me a little about your writing journey, thus far.

So far, I just completed my first book! I started writing it in November of 2019 and the release date is May 15th. I am so excited because I know this book will touch so many people!

Do you write under a pseudonym? If so explain why.

No.

What genre do you write and why?

I only write about my experiences. I do that because a lot of people are in the same place where I once was. There are a lot of misconceptions about being an entrepreneur and I wanted to provide a fresh perspective on the topic.

What are you currently working on?

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Right now I am staying focused on my book “PTO: Prayed Time Off” because this is my first book and I want to make sure I see it through. I’m excited to learn through the marketing/promotion process !

What inspired you to write your book?

God placed it on my heart to write a book about my experience of leaving my nine-to-five to do music full time. This was a decision that changed my life and mentality in a lot of ways. I wanted to share this with the world because I believe there are more people who want to leave their jobs and do something more fulfilling.

What are your top 5 favorite books?

The Bible

Dave Ramsey – The Total Money Makeover

Chris Guillebeau – The $100 Startup

Donald Passman – All You Need To Know About The Music Business

Robert Greene – The 48 Laws of Power

What does literary success look like to you?

I’ve already achieved what literary success is to me. I wrote this book as a spiritual assignment. Completing it and making it available to those who need to hear this information is all the success I need. I just hope everyone who reads it is able to apply things from my life to their own situations.

How many hours a day do you write? What is your writing routine?

When I was writing the book I would spend probably about 2 hours a day on days when I would write.

If you could have been the original author of any book, what would it be and why?

Probably A Series of Unfortunate Events. I loved those books growing up!

What advice would you like to give to aspiring authors?

Just do it!!!

The Book Report: ViVi Greene’s Sing

A somewhat quick reading experience that doesn’t keep you guessing. I found this in my local Dollar Tree and gave it a read in place of watching TV all day. A very vanilla, fluffy read you’d take to the beach. Suitable for middle schoolers on up.

The Book Report: Francine Pascal’s Kill Game

Francine Pascal is most known for her Sweet Valley High teen books. In the spin-off series to her also popular Fearless series, Kill Game was released in 2005. This is an action-packed novel with hints of romance. Suitable for a wide audience of readers.

Issa Surprise!

I may not be much for surprises myself, but here we are. I wanted to announce the all-new double edition of To Mend a Broken Heart! The new title is affectionately named Amended, and includes both To Mend a Broken Heart & Sweet Savage.

Here’s the synopsis:

It all started with a simple sentence: “I just want to write the words as I feel them bleeding from this old heart of mine.”

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To Mend a Broken Heart was a breakthrough narrative of inspirational writing, told from the eyes of the author. In it, such issues like abuse (domestic and sexual), surviving a narcissist, and restoration are unlocked. Sweet Savage, the follow-up narrative, deals directly with self-validation and what life in recovery feels like. By their own merit, each work has achieved success and extensive praise. Amended unites these two stories with extended sequences and additional storytelling.

Amended will be making it’s way to the new iWriteBooks Publishing bookstore and other mainstream retailers soon, but for now, you can enjoy this new and improved edition on Kindle.

The Book Report: Melissa Simonson’s Burning September

I don’t think I ever really meant to read this book; from the overview I didn’t really like how it sounded, I felt as if it would be one of those books that I steer clear of. Unsure what exactly beckoned me to get started on this little gem I started reading the sample, and when it ended I knew I couldn’t stop until I had gotten the whole story. Call me nosy.