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May 19

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Mini 60 Years by Giles Chapman-Review, Giveaway

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on May 2, 2019
Posted in Books Read In 2019 • My Past Giveaways  | Tagged With: , , | 6 Comments

Mini: 60 Years by Giles ChapmanMini: 60 Years by Giles Chapman

Thanks to Steve Roth of The Quarto.Group, I am giving away one print copy of ‘Mini: 60 Years’ by Giles Chapman.

Description Mini: 60 Years by Giles Chapman


Mini celebrates 60 amazing years of this iconic car, from its revolutionary introduction to the popularity of its new-generation models.

The first two-door Mini, introduced in 1959 and built until 2000, revolutionized automotive design with its innovative front-wheel-drive layout that made the car appear bigger on the inside than the outside. In 1999, the Mini was voted the second most influential car of the 20th century, behind the Ford Model T.

Designed for British Motor Corporation (BMC) by Sir Alec Issigonis and manufactured in England, Australia, Spain, Belgium, Chile, Italy, Portugal, South Africa, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Yugoslavia, the Mini was as successful in competition as it was on the street, winning the Monte Carlo Rally four times from 1964 through 1967.

Originally built by BMC, the Mini’s later parent company, Rover, was acquired by BMW in 1994. In 2000, BMW sold most of the Rover Group but retained the Mini brand. The last and 5,387,862nd original Mini rolled off the production line in October, 2000. In July 2001, BMW launched production of the new-generation of Mini which was soon joined by Countryman, Clubman, convertible, Cooper Works, and numerous special editions. Nearly 20 years later, the new Minis remain as popular as the original from 1959.

My Thoughts Mini: 60 Years by Giles Chapman


The first time I saw a Mini Cooper was in the 1969 film ‘The Italian Job’.  I was 6 years old. The way all those mini cars raced around on screen was so cool!  The car really captured my imagination.  Growing up in the U.S., I never saw one in person.  However, now living in Canada, I have seen a few.  In fact, one of our neighbors own one.

If you are curious about this cool mini car, this book is a great deep dive into the subject!  It covers just about everything you want to know and more.  The photos are excellent and I especially loved reading the history of how the Mini Cooper came about.

‘Mini: 60 Years’ would make a excellent gift for any auto enthusiast!

5/5

I received a print copy for my honest review.

About Giles Chapman


Giles Chapman is an award-winning writer and commentator on the industry, history, and culture of cars. He has worked across a vast array of media for 35 years, which includes writing 50 books on a diverse range of subjects. One of them, My Dad Had One of Those, is among the most popular car books of all time, with over 180,000 copies sold. Chapman also served as editor-in-chief of three titles for DK: The Car Book, The Classic Car Book, and Drive, published internationally in numerous languages and to wide acclaim.

Chapman’s Car Compendium won the Montagu of Beaulieu Trophy in 2008. His interviews with people whose lives are in, around, and sometimes even opposed to cars appear regularly in newspapers and magazines, and he has written widely on car design and its impact on the wider world. Chapman’s career began in automotive industry consultancy before moving into magazine publishing, where he was editor of Classic & Sports Car, the world’s best-selling classic car magazine. Since 1994, he has contributed to dozens of famous newspapers and magazines.

Besides his own books, he’s worked as editor, advisor, and consultant to many other authors and publishers. Chapman also founded the Royal Automobile Club’s Motoring Book of The Year Award, and he appears regularly on TV and radio commenting on motoring and automotive industry issues. He lives in Kent, UK.

Website: gileschapman.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChapmanOnCars

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Apr 19

19

Writer Get Noticed by Colleen M. Story : Review, Giveaway

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on April 19, 2019
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Writer Get Noticed by Colleen M. StoryWriter Get Noticed by Colleen M. Story


Category: Adult Non-Fiction, 310 pages
Genre: Non-fiction Writing/Publishing
Publisher: Midchannel Press (March 19, 2019)

Writer Get Noticed by Colleen M. Story


Stop feeling invisible and start attracting the attention you deserve!

Have you been writing for years, but feel like no one notices? Have you published your stories, only to gain a handful of readers? Do your marketing efforts feel like shouting into a void?

Veteran writer and motivational coach Colleen M. Story helps you break the spell of invisibility to reveal the author platform that will finally draw readers your way.

There are more books out there than ever before, and readers have many other things vying for their attention. A writer can feel like a needle in a haystack, and throwing money at the problem rarely helps. What does work is creating a platform that stands out, but in a sea of a million platforms, how is one to do that?

Writer Get Noticed! takes a new approach, dispelling the notion that fixing your writing flaws and expanding your social media reach will get you the readers you deserve. Instead, discover a myriad of strengths you didn’t know you had, then use them to find your author theme, power up your platform, and create a new author business blueprint, all while gaining insight into what sets you apart as a writer and creative artist.

Writers need readers to achieve their highest potential. Find your way to stand out, and let it lead you to the writing career that fulfills all your expectations and more.

In this motivational and inspiring book, you’ll learn:

  • Why simply improving your writing skills won’t take you where you want to go.
  • How discovering your strengths makes you a more effective writer and entrepreneur.
  • What you really want from writing and why that matters.
  • How to use the three-brain decision-making system to build a more successful author platform.
  • What truly motivates you and how to use that to propel yourself forward.
  • How to use the “find your author theme formula” to write a theme that fits your creative style.
  • How imposter syndrome can stall your progress, and how to overcome it.
  • Why risk-taking is critical to writing success, and how to make better decisions about the risks you take.

When you find the treasure that’s been inside you all along, don’t be surprised if it opens new doors you never thought possible.  

To read reviews, please visit Colleen M. Story’s page on iRead Book Tours.


My Thoughts Writer Get Noticed by Colleen M. Story

I have been coaching authors on their online platform for years. Colleen Story takes this much further and helps you take a deep dive into your entire author platform.  She takes you by the hand and leads you on a journey to discover yourself, as an author.  She shows you how to discover your strengths and how to harness them.  There is homework and you must do all of it to really benefit from this book!

I am still a believer in have a strong online author platform with a website and social media but ‘Writers Get Noticed’ shows you crucial steps in setting up your author business for success.  Not to be missed!

5/5

I received the ebook version for my honest review.


About Colleen M. StoryWriter Get Noticed by Colleen M. Story

Colleen M. Story is on a mission to inspire people from all walks of life to overcome modern-day challenges and find creative fulfillment. Her latest release, “Writer Get Noticed!,” is a strengths-based guide to help writers break the spell of invisibility and discover unique author platforms that will draw readers their way. Her prior nonfiction release, “Overwhelmed Writer Rescue,” was named Solo Medalist in the New Apple Book Awards, Book by Book Publicity’s Best Writing/Publishing Book, and first place in the 2018 Reader Views Literary Awards.With over 20 years as a professional in the creative industry, Colleen has authored thousands of articles for publications like “Healthline” and “Women’s Health;” worked with high-profile clients like Gerber Baby Products and Kellogg’s; and ghostwritten books on back pain, nutrition, and cancer recovery. Her literary novel, Loreena’s Gift, was a Foreword Reviews’ INDIES Book of the Year Awards winner, an Idaho Author Awards first place winner, and New Apple Solo Medalist winner, among others.

Colleen frequently serves as a workshop leader and motivational speaker, where she helps attendees remove mental and emotional blocks and tap into their unique creative powers.

Find more at her motivational sites, Writing and Wellness and Writer CEO, on her author website, or follow her on Twitter.


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Apr 19

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Occupied: A Novel Based on a True Story by Kurt Blorstad: Review & Giveaway

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on April 9, 2019
Posted in Books Read In 2019 • Historical Fiction • My Past Giveaways • Norway • WWII  | Tagged With: , , , , | 7 Comments

Occupied: Based on a True Story by Kurt BlorstadOccupied: A Novel Based on a True Story by Kurt Blorstad

Thanks to Stephanie Barko, publicist, I am giving away one print copy of ‘Occupied: Based on a True Story’ by Kurt Blorstad

Description Occupied: A Novel Based on a True Story by Kurt Blorstad


As WW II breaks out, a father finds himself in the U.S. while his wife and sons are home in occupied Norway. Based on the son’s true-life journals from 1935-1945, this is the story of a family separated by war and uncertainty.

Trailer Occupied: A Novel Based on a True Story by Kurt Blorstad




My Thoughts Occupied: A Novel Based on a True Story by Kurt Blorstad


‘Occupied’ is based on the true story of Kurt Blorstad’s father Trygve and his family during the WWII German occupation of Norway.  As the novel begins, Trygve (age seven) and his brothers Thoralf (age eight), and Odd (age three) are living with their mother and grandmother in Norway.  They use to live with their father in the U.S. but move back to Norway during the depression.  Their father remains in the U.S. working and trying to earn enough money to move his family back to the U.S.

Trygve is the narrator throughout the book. He is excited to tell the reader that he also has another sibling on the way and hopes it will be a sister.  His wish comes true.  Trygve gives the reader a good picture of what it was like for the residents in the town during the occupation.  His best friend is his brother Thoralf and they spend a lot of time with each other helping out their family and their Uncle who lives close by.

As they get older, they both get part time jobs after school. Trygve works for a local shop owner, baking bread and doing some clean up. However, he also serves as lookout when the town’s men gather in the shop to talk about the German occupation. He soon gets other responsibilities as well.

This book read almost like a middle school book to me and I think it would be good for sixth graders and up to learn about the occupation in an engaging way.  It was written for middle aged adults and up and I do think that audience will certainly enjoy it as well.  I am of middle age myself. The book is categorized as a Historical Thriller and while there was an element of heightened anxiety, I would not call it a thriller by any stretch.  It is historical fiction.  If you are looking for a historical thriller, you will be disappointed.

That said I really did enjoy ‘Occupied’.  Kurt Blorstad transported me to German occupied Norway and I became part of the family.  This was a great book to get lost in.  Besides the names, the writing makes for easy and fast reading. Blorstand does an excellent job describing the time and landscape.  ‘Occupied is a beautifully told story of coming of age during German occupation. I recommend it to historical fiction fans. I give it 4 out of 5 stars.

About Kurt Blorstad


Kurt Blorstad spends most of his time on airplanes for business travel, where he finds the tight environment conducive to writing. His first book, Plane Excitement, was born and raised on many of his early flights.

When his first grandchild was born with hemophilia, Kurt was inspired to use his writing to generate support and awareness of the condition. A portion of the proceeds from Occupied go directly to the National Hemophilia Foundation.

When not writing, Kurt enjoys relaxing on the beach, playing tennis and working in his garden. These are also his wife’s favorite things to do, and the two of them plan to collaborate on a murder mystery series in the future.

Website: https://www.Kurtblorstad.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kurtblorstad
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kurtblorstad/

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