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Featured - Book Club Spotlight for 'I Am the 10th (Book 1)' by D.R. Downer

I Am The 10th (Book-1)


Genre:
Modern, historical fiction

Blurb:

Sarah, a happily married lady from New Delhi, India, wakes up one fine morning in an unknown place. It’s not her home, not her city; it’s not even her country. 
What is she doing there? How did she reach there? Where is her family?
Her search to all these questions takes her on a journey, a long journey that started way back in the 3rd century BC, a journey where she finds out that everything she thought she knew about her- her marriage, husband, family, home, India, even her name- was a lie. 
Will she be able to find out the truth? More importantly, will she be able to handle the truth if she finds it out?
Come and join Sarah on her journey that will take you to 300 BC and back. Witness the biggest and the deadliest battle ever in the history of mankind that could well spell the end of humanity and the end of this world. Experience the might of the ancient Shastras and Astras, like Naag Pash, Brahma Kavach, and Narayan Astra. 
Based in modern times, ‘I Am The 10th’ is the story of one of the oldest, and arguably the mightiest cults that originated in India during the 3rd century BC.
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About the author
D. R. Downer is a writer, author, editor, and a ghostwriter. He has penned more than 37 books so far, 16 of which have been published under his own name, with the rest being ghostwriting projects. Although he has written books in varied genres, his favourite genre is mystery and suspense and he has already published 5 books in the same.
After completing his B.E. (Mechanical) and M.B.A (Marketing), Downer started his professional journey as an Executive in the sales department of a UK based organization. Since then, he had changed over and handled many roles and responsibilities in the Marketing & Customer Service departments across industries. He finally shifted over to Advertising and spent a good 11 years in the same. Later on, he found writing was his true calling, and now he spends hours glued to his laptop and wonders if his wife can sue him for cheating on her with his laptop. Other books by the author
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Featured - Book Club Spotlight for "Aspire to Inspire" by Nasreen Variyawa

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ASPIRE TO INSPIRE
by 
NASREEN VARIYAWA


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Aspire to Inspire: Poems that elevate your speech is a book full of poems that defy all norms and rules for poetry writing. The authors work is packed with words that rhyme and when read with rhythm, are delightful to the tongue and ears alike. Right from the acknowledgments and dedications at the beginning of the book till the concluding statements at the back of the book, the author has aspired to be lyrical throughout. Written between 2017 and 2018 in Antalya, Turkey, all the poems in the book are simultaneously independent but connected to each other by way of the subject of leadership. Nasreen has always held that Leaders don’t need titles and aren’t necessarily from the corporate world. All people are leaders in whatever they do and so she has written a diverse range of poems that are aimed at inspiring massive action in whatever people want to do or accomplish in their lives. 
In Aspire to Inspire: Poems that will elevate your speech, motivational speakers, teachers, trainers, and coaches can look forward to 100 poems that can be used at the beginning, middle and concluding parts of presentations. The author has written short but powerful poems on love, leadership, spirituality, strength, abuse, authenticity, financial management, communication, listening, heartbreak and family to name but a few. Whatever the subject, the poems embody the aspect of leading oneself in different aspects of life and living. They teach simple but powerful lessons and reach the point of the subject very quickly. Speakers using them can begin the objective of a speech quickly, make valid points during a speech by breaking the monotony and conclude just as powerfully at the end of a talk. 
In an industry overflowing with advice in the form of quotes that are either overused or recycled, Aspire to Inspire: Poems that will elevate your speech is a fresh, innovative and entertaining way to influence an audience, persuade a client or simply lead passionately. The book is a must have for your coffee tables, library shelves, office desks and makes for a thoughtful gift. 
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About the author

"Nasreen Variyawa was born and raised in South Africa where she completed her Post-Graduate Diploma in Education Leadership and Management from Regent Business School. Most followers would know her as a trainer, coach and mentor. Having worked at some of South Africa’s biggest education and training brands, Nasreen has touched thousands of lives through her work.
After spending 10 years in the corporate trenches, she swapped life in suits and stilettos for the classroom and chalkboard, wander-lusting through Turkey where she now resides and teaches English as a Second Language. Nasreen is also a graduate from Ledge International where she pursued a Mastermind Programme in the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C Maxwell. 
She is the author of 4 books and hit the #No. 1 best sellers list on Amazon recently for Ignite the Champion Within and Inspire Others to Begin and Ignition: Answering your call which she coauthored with Dr. Farookh Sensei.
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Review & Spotlight for "Her Prince Charming" by Sundari Venkatraman

My ReviewI’m a fan of Sundari Venkatraman’s books so I was eager to get my hands on this new release.
 
I loved the way the heroine Tanuja is portrayed. Quiet and acquiescent – but still waters run deep! Beneath the forced calm and endless patience lie not just genuine kindness but also a hidden vivacity and determination, a thirst for the better life that she deserves. As for the hero Raj, he’s a real charmer. A self-made man who manages to exude confidence as much as true generosity and honesty. Tanu caught herself a rare gem with this man who could indeed be the prince to her Cinderella.
 
The family dynamics were interesting to read, especially because Tanu’s and Raj’s family seemed polar opposites. I enjoyed hating the stereotypical evil step-mom, but I had problems getting on board with just how mean one of the step-sisters was. All the puzzle pieces fitted nicely together though. The book turned out to be a shortish, thoroughly entertaining read. I only wish I’d been offered more glimpses of the 70s in India because the story often felt like a contemporary one.
 
Rating: 4/5
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HER PRINCE CHARMING(Prequel to The Malhotra Bride)bySundari Venkatraman


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It’s instantaneous attraction when Tanuja Bhatia from Delhi meets Raj Malhotra from Bombay at the Bombay Central Station.
The mutual attraction soon blossoms into love over the next couple of meetings. 
Tanuja and her simple father fail to see the crisis brewing in their own home. Her not-so-nice stepmother Gurinder is totally against the idea of Tanuja meeting her Prince Charming which would make her step-sister Harpreet seriously envious. By the way, Harpreet’s main aim in life is to simply make her half-sister miserable. 
While Raj’s parents and Tanuja’s father try to arrange a marriage between the two with a help of a mutual friend, the evil stepmother comes up with a plan of her own—to marry her stepdaughter off to Sonu, a good-for-nothing idiot. 
Can Her Prince Charming lift Tanuja out of this life of drudgery and boredom and give her the happiness she deserves?
*A prequel to THE MALHOTRA BRIDE, this book is also available in paperback in India.
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About the author

Sundari Venkatraman is an indie author who has 42 titles (38 books and 4 collections) to her name, all Top 100 Bestsellers on Amazon India, Amazon USA, Amazon UK, Amazon Canada and Amazon Australia in both romance as well as Asian Drama categories. Her latest hot romances have all been on #1 Bestseller slot in Amazon India for over a month.
Even as a kid, Sundari absolutely loved the ‘lived happily ever after’ syndrome as she grew up reading all the fairy tales she could lay her hands on, Phantom comics, Mandrake comics and the like. It was always about good triumphing over evil and a happy end. 
Soon, into her teens, Sundari switched her attention from fairy tales to Mills & Boon. While she loved reading both of these, she kept visualising what would have happened if there were similar situations happening in India; to a local hero and heroine. Her imagination took flight and she always lived in a rosy cocoon of romance over the years. 
Then came the writing – a true bolt out of the blue! And Sundari Venkatraman has never looked back.
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Featured - Book Spotlight for "The Clockmaker" by Paromita Goswami

About the Book Title: The Clockmaker (Jungle Series Book1)
 
Author: Paromita Goswami
 
Genre: Paranormal Supernatural  Indian Drama
 
Blurb:
 
Can you change destiny? What if you can?
 
Ashish, a passionate clockmaker is frustrated with his life - financial insecurity, his ongoing nightmares and his family, wife Lata and son Vicky, are driving him crazy.

 Lata is having a tough time in life with her arch-rival, Rashmi. Vicky wants to be a biker than rather join the family legacy of the clockmaker. He also has a crush on Kavya who is more interested in supporting her family than romancing around.

Lately, Ashish starts hallucinating things. The black hooded man, who traumatizes him in the nightmares, warns him of dire consequences if he doesn’t return the timepiece that was given to Ashish by his father at his deathbed. Burdened with despair, Ashish wishes he could change his destiny and end all his miseries. By sheer chance, he discovers the power of the timepiece. Ashish was still figuring out what to do with it when an incident shatters his life completely. Without second thoughts he uses the power of the timepiece to change his destiny. But, can he really change it?
 
Amid the chaos of the busy by-lanes of the East Delhi unfolds a paranormal, supernatural, Indian drama that will leave you thrilled.
 
The Jungle Series – Get ready to be assaulted!
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​ About the Author Paromita Goswami is a writer and storyteller by passion and a rebel by choice. She says the world is full of stories and as a writer she loves to pen them down. Her work is not genre specific. From literary fiction to children book to paranormal thriller and women fiction, Paromita Goswami‘s books offer the variety of life to her readers. Besides writing, she is also the founder of a reading club that enhances book reading habit in children. She lives in central India with her family. 

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Featured - Book Spotlight for "No Safe Zone" by Adite Banerjie

Here's what the author, Adite Banerjie, has to say:

​Do authors love some of their own books more than others they have written?  Having been a writer for a while now, I believe that every book is special - and I have felt deeply about each of my characters. But if I were to pick that one title that has a special place in my heart, it would be No Safe Zone.

It's a romantic thriller - my first in this genre - which is set in one of my favourite places in the world: Jaipur. It features a feisty heroine Qiara Rana who is an activist and wants to change the world. The hero Kabir Shorey is to die for - an Intelligence Bureau officer who rides a mean motorbike and catches the bad guys! And these two have a history. Can Qiara forgive Kabir for betraying her? Can Kabir overcome his past and do good by Qiara? 

Writing this story was a challenge as it was an escapist romance set in a real world. I'm so so happy to bring No Safe Zone out as an e-book. But before that, I have a Cover Reveal... I hope you love the cover as much as I do. It features the beautiful and mysterious Jal Mahal (in Jaipur) which was an inspiration for my story.
Cover Reveal About the Book Blurb:

​London-bred activist Qiara Rana will do anything to save her mentor and their NGO, Girls Rock!, from ruin. Even if it means visiting the city she had vowed never to return to.  But within a few hours of landing in New Delhi, she is being chased by a gunman and is a potential suspect in the murder of a high profile businessman. The only person she can turn to for help is Kabir Shorey, the man who stood her up ten years ago. 
 
On a mission to bust an international women’s trafficking ring, Intelligence Bureau officer Kabir Shorey runs slam bang into the girl who has tormented his dreams. He is determined to protect her but can he save himself from the all-consuming passions that flare up between them all over again? 
 
As the past and present collide in a deadly plot of crime and greed that moves from the cosmopolitan streets of London and Delhi to the bazaars and villages of Rajasthan, old secrets are ripped away. Treading the fine lines between safety and danger, truth and lies, love and betrayal, Qiara and Kabir discover that in life there is no safe zone. 
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A to Z of Writing: Titles

A few of my author friends and I have decided to join forces in a blogging challenge. Our A to Z of Writing posts will shine a light on various aspects of being an author. This week, we're focusing on the letters D and E. Please make sure to check out the other blogs. Click here for a list of all blog posts per letter.
Adite Banerjie | Paromita Goswami | Preethi Venugopala | Reet Singh | Ruchi Singh | Saiswaroopa Iyer | Sudesna Ghosh
​ T for Titles ​What’s in a name? Quite a bit – and I don’t just mean character names. Together with the cover, the title of a story or novel is what someone sees first. Thus, it can influence whether that person will have a look at further details such as the blurb or whether they will lose interest. So what does that mean, that you have to think of something really strange, special and recognizable? Yes. And no. There are three main factors to take into account when searching for the right title of your book.

1) Genre

Like with covers, it helps if the title gives a first impression of what genre the story, novella or novel is set in. Pick something that is a ‘signal word’ for what kind of tale you’re telling. Examples for romance novels (only a select few) would be: kiss, chance, love, any other words associated with relationships. These signal words can vary from sub-genre to sub-genre. Erotica has other signal words as paranormal romance, just to name two. Popular words to include in romance novel titles are also: billionaire, baby, mate, wedding, shifter, blood, fake… If it fits your sub-genre, mention the setting (city or country) or the type of hero (profession or character) or the one thing that will bring the protagonists together/seems likely to keep them apart at first.
 
Other genres are just as easy. Crime and mystery favour short titles, sometimes intriguing, at other times deceptively simple. Names are common, such as “XXX’s YYY”. The YA and NA genres are known for their two-word combinations that hint at fantasy and drama, such as “A XXX of YYY” or in the longer version “A XXX of YYY and ZZZ”. One-word titles are popular too, especially in a series of connected books like a trilogy (think “Divergent”).
 
One tip: Careful with this though, it’s a fine line between being immediately recognizable to fans of the genre and sinking into oblivion among the masses. Find a way to be similar enough to target the right readership but distinct enough to stick out and maybe even be remembered. Which leads me to a second factor…

2) Continuity

An author is also a brand. Stick to titles that ‘ring a bell’ and become part of your author brand. This is even more important if you write books as part of series. A good example is Mike Wells who uses series names like Lust, Money & Murder and a volume number (1, 2, 3,) as well as subtitles and trilogy titles that offer additional information regarding each book’s plot. That’s an instant hook: Fans of the series will immediately recognize a new release, newbies will be intrigued by the overall classification that hints at a high number of connected books of a certain genre.
 
It doesn’t have to be that methodical. If you write romance, for example, keep the same style as you should also keep similar covers within a series or genre. With my Romance Round the World series, I choose book titles like Saved in Sri Lanka , Seduced in Spain , XXX in YYY. With my royal romances, I stick to “The Prince’s XXX Bride” and choose different adjectives beginning with S (Special/Stubborn/Surprise/Scandalous). Notice I often rely on alliterations (successive words starting with the same letter) because it flows nicely and because I’ve made it a ‘trademark’ of sorts for my author brand.
 
3) Readability

Don’t choose book titles that are too long or complicated. People searching for books tend to have a short attention span AND be bludgeoned to death with choices. Something to the point with a unique twist works if you want a book title that sells well. It’s always good to make readers curious, but don’t confuse them with ‘big’ or foreign or made-up words or with titles that differ too much within a series. Curiosity works best with genres like science-fiction and fantasy as well as horror and thrillers. Throw a word or two out there that seem simple but carry a world of hidden meaning, such as “The Sister” or “Room 505” (random examples).
 
What helps readability is also using a short, attention-grabbing title and an explanatory sub-title which establishes genre (and series connection). It’s often done in romance to point out that a book is e.g. about vampires or a popular trope.
 
Looking for book title ideas?

Browse your genre and/or sub-genre on Amazon or a similar store to check out the competition for some ideas for book titles.Use book title generators on the internet, which are filled with all kinds of words and create random titles.Write the shortest possible synopsis of your book or a blurb and pick the main information or use the main character’s name. How can you transfer this into a good book title?

Featured - Book Spotlight for "The Perfect Fake Boyfriend" by Sudesna Ghosh

About the Book ​Format: Kindle edition
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: Novella
Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RWM2RG4/

Blurb

Sush is a 30 plus single woman. She’s dealing with negative body image after her last boyfriend dumped her for gaining weight. Single and not ready to mingle, her parents put her in a tough spot when they ask her to come to a cousin’s wedding with a romantic partner – even if it’s a fake romantic partner. Sush is sick of relatives asking her intrusive questions about her singlehood since she’s past ‘marriageable age’ so she decides to make her parents happy and get the nosy relatives off her back this once.
Sush hasn’t spent any time with men after the fat shaming ex left her, so she can only think of the last man she interacted with – Arjun Chatterjee.
When she asks Arjun to be her fake boyfriend for a few days, he agrees immediately. They spend quality time together, making Sush wonder why she was stupid enough to let this amazing man get away earlier.

After some family drama, Sush and Arjun find themselves on a two-day getaway near the city. At The Village, Sush is apprehensive about being close to Arjun because she is constantly worried about her dimpled thighs and bulging stomach. And Arjun Chatterjee is smart, handsome and perfect in every way so she doesn’t feel confident enough when she’s with him.

And then there's a nasty surprise waiting for them.
Even in the midst of craziness, Sush realises that her fake boyfriend is too good to be true. So now what?


Excerpt

Oh my god. Arjun looked scrumptious. His pink sherwani and beige churidaar had me ogling at the bulging muscles that I suddenly wanted to touch. Our pinks matched. Perfect. My parents would be ecstatic. He was carrying a present, wrapped in shiny gold paper. I told him that he didn’t need to go to the trouble.

He joined me at the back of the car, keeping a couple of inches between us.
“Sush, it was no trouble at all. Plus, don’t you think they’d call me a bad boyfriend and a bad guest if I came empty handed?”

Maybe he was right. Everybody liked getting gifts anyway. And we couldn’t give a joint gift because there would be talk about that. We were just boyfriend and girlfriend according to the wedding hosts and not an official couple. As in, we weren’t legally bound.

I stupidly blurted out my next thought. “I’m so glad that my parents didn’t want me to find a fake fiancé instead. That would be hard to find.”

Cheeks as pink as his sherwani and my saree, I zipped my mouth shut.
Arjun was smiling. Then he asked, “So what are the differences between a boyfriend and a fiancé.”

The car rolled along while I chewed on my lip.

“Sush? Tell me what you think.”

I told him that being fiancé was not just about a diamond ring on the finger.

“I think it means that two people are ready to love each other and stand by each other through thick and thin. Forever.”

I was astonished at that point because my sweet and handsome wedding date, or wedding boyfriend, was giving me an intense look. It wasn’t easy to read. But then he reached out to touch my hand softly. So gentle yet full of warmth. Removing his hand, he told me that he agreed, ending the serious tone of conversation with a question.

“So do you think I’ll find my future wife at this wedding we’re attending? My friend Gautam met his wife at a relative’s wedding and it was love at first sight.”

The truth was that Indian weddings were a great place to meet your future spouse. In fact, the elders tried their best to push the singletons to each other. Like at the last family wedding, my Aunt Bela insisted that I take the snacks platter to an eligible bachelor and even said, “You children are both single. Go show him around the city tomorrow, Sush.”

Today, nobody would bother me. No matchmaking here. I was already going to be with a great looking, kind, eligible bachelor.

When the car pulled up at the hotel, doors were opened for us. Arjun took my hand as soon as security was done scanning my bag. Clasped together like it was something we were used to, we entered the hall where my mother came rushing toward us. Our hands separated as she gushed about Arjun’s outfit and he touched her feet to show respect. Score. The aunts were standing behind Ma, ready for their turn to inspect the new guy.

My family members ignored me, except for my cousin Reena who was 25 and single but very ready to mingle. “So where did you find this man who’s making me wish he was my boyfriend instead of yours?”
​ About the Author Sudesna (Sue) Ghosh is an author based in Kolkata, India. She is a graduate of University of Rochester (USA) and an ex-features journalist. When Sue isn’t reading a book or writing one, she is busy making sure that her rescue cats are happy. Find her on Twitter @sudesna_ghosh.

Featured - Book Club Spotlight for "Beyond Scars" by Alka Dimri Saklani

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Beyond Scars 
by 
Alka Dimri Saklani


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Hi, I am Avinash, but this is not my story. This is the story of Avni, my sister. I know the smell of cement and bricks still pulls her to the incident seven years ago where she made a daring yet ruthless decision. I know she is drifting away. I know she has begun to find comfort in Vivaan. But I don’t know if I like it. 
Hi, I am Avni, but this is not my story. This is the story of Vivaan, the stunning, vivacious painter. There is something sad about the paintings he has locked away from the world in his storeroom. But he never talks about it. But then there are a lot of things he doesn’t talks about, like how deeply he loves me. 
And what about Dev and Kangana? Isn’t this their story too? It wouldn’t have been if only we did one single thing differently on that ill-fated night, the night that changed the course of our destiny. And hey, I am Vivaan. 
And what about me? Why does nobody talk about me? Or talk to me? Because I am a little girl or because…Well, this is my story too. You will ask who I am? The answer lies somewhere in the pages of BEYOND SCARS.
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About the author

"Alka Dimri Saklani writes contemporary fiction. Her books are labeled as ‘intense’ by most of her readers. Her debut novel ""45 Days in a Cancer Hospital"" was longlisted for Crossword Books Award 2013. Writing is her first love, the love that seized her when she was just 8.
She holds MBA degree in HR and worked with a leading MNC before turning to a full-time writer.
Born and brought up in Vadodara, a city in Gujarat, her roots hail from “Dev Bhumi” Uttarakhand. Apart from writing, she loves music, reading, traveling, and spending time with her two naughty kids."

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A to Z of Writing: Prologue

​A few of my author friends and I have decided to join forces in a blogging challenge. Our A to Z of Writing posts will shine a light on various aspects of being an author. This week, we're focusing on the letters D and E. Please make sure to check out the other blogs. Click here for a list of all blog posts per letter.
Adite Banerjie | Paromita Goswami | Preethi Venugopala | Reet Singh | Ruchi Singh | Saiswaroopa Iyer | Sudesna Ghosh
​ P for Prologue A prologue comes at the very start of a story or book, before the first chapter. It’s not to be confused with the foreword, in which the author may convey a message. What’s the purpose of a prologue? It is usually reserved for something that happens before the true beginning of the story, for some sort of introduction or for crucial context. Including one just for the sake of it is useless though, and might even put readers off. It’s best to keep the prologue short and make sure it’s really necessary. The style should be the same as the rest of the novel, and the prologue will work well if it leaves the readers with lots of questions or leads seamlessly to the first chapter (depending on the way it is used). Don’t forget: It’s essential to hook the reader from the first few sentences!
 
Here are three uses of prologues in fiction that create interest:
 
1) Introduce your villain in the prologue
 
In genres like suspense and mystery, horror or thriller, a prologue can capture the readers’ attention by offering a first glimpse of the villain. It shouldn’t just be a description; introduce him/her through a crime, through a devious plan or through the eyes of someone else. It’s even possible to write from the villain’s point of view if that heightens suspense or provides insights. That way, the readers will know that doom is looming, or they might even have a clue that the protagonists of the story lack. Sometimes, the prologue shows the villain or the protagonists in a completely different light than later on in the proper story, and that makes for interesting conflict and keeps the audience wondering. For example: My co-author Mike Wells and I chose to write an epilogue for Book 1 of our ‘ Forbidden ’ romantic suspense series . It shines a light on Lady Sotheby’s dark past, and those events cast their shadows over the presence, influencing later happenings. If the prologue scares the readers or leaves them hanging, wanting to see who killed whom or what happens next, then it serves its purpose. In a way, such a prologue can even help sales because some people read the free preview of an eBook on Amazon before buying a book.
 
2) Use the prologue for world building
 
In genres like fantasy, science-fiction or paranormal romance, the world can differ from what we’re used to. There might be rules or species/creatures the readers are not familiar with. The prologue can give an overview of how things work and who’s who. It could explain, for example, how vampires came to be, who rules a certain country or city, or what happened to create the dystopian future where the action takes place. Keep in mind that you shouldn’t write a whole discourse on your setting or dump information in a dry, non-fiction way. Find a way to incorporate protagonists or an interesting occurrence in order to introduce your world.
 
3) Step back into the past
 
Just like the epilogue might allow a glimpse of the future at the end of the book (after the actual story is finished), the prologue is the best place to share something from the past. This makes sense when creatures with long lives or people from influential families are involved. Second chance romance novels might turn back time to the youth of the protagonists, who are grown up or older in the story itself. If historical events, time travel or pivotal memories are important to the story, they can be described in a short, entertaining or intriguing prologue. Stay away from unnecessary backstory or dream sequences, though.

Featured - Book Spotlight for "Darkest Death" by Leona Bushman

About the Book Title: Darkest Death
Author: Leona Bushman
Promotional Price: 99c
Release Date: March 31st

Blurb:

Dark times fall upon Lady Sarah and her friends as they try to unravel mysteries of who wants them dead.

Barely snagging Lady Lillian out of danger, Lady Sarah finds herself embroiled in some clandestine mischief. It causes her to doubt Lord Archer and her own feelings for him. But this fashion loving countess is not able to give up on her dreams and love for him. She enlists the aid of her two best friends to piece together what might really be happening. For she couldn’t bear it if he was a traitor to the crown.

Lord Archer’s hero in the spy organization he and his family had long been a part of are in Edinburgh to reveal a traitor to the crown. Only, his boss wants him to spy on the woman he loves and the best friend of her and his own sister. Could he have really fallen in love with a traitor? He keeps his own counsel from his boss. Upon deciding that there is no way his beloved could be a traitor, he recruits them all to uncover the dark underworld doings which could lead to Queen Victoria’s death.

While their lives and love are under attack, the two of them work to bring down one of England’s most powerful lords before he can kill the Queen.

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