godonism by theo von cezar

Title: Godonism
Author: Theo Von Cezar
Pages: 358
Published: July 15th, 2010
Rating: 3.5/5
Buy at: Amazon IndieBound

Summary (Goodreads):

The dystopian novel ‘Godonism’ is set in the year 159, Nebula Era - a future of apocalyptic times. Ahma and Jovian, in order to survive, sign a contract with Black Petal and thus they start to sell redemptive tickets for Hereafter. Most of the people have to pawn their dreams, thoughts, memories in order to survive and therefore pay their debts to MondoCash – a half-statal, half-private bank, whilst the State deals with religo-science – the science that plans the lives of all people in advance.

My Two Cents:
It really takes a while for me to write a review for this novel. The truth is, I have a mixed feeling about the book. I love the thought of apocalyptic times, but at the same time, there was too many things going on. Somehow it felt like a scientology preaches. Yeah, it has something new and exciting about it but it is quite crazy for me; not in a bad way, and not in a good way either. Maybe dystopian is not my thing. I appreciate the author's imaginations and ideas but for me, it was a so-so story. The idea of converting souls and mind for cash is way too much (though my sister said it was cool). Perhaps the way it's being told was quite complicated and very much into details. I wish some simplicity in it. However, I still want to give it a try, and did finished it, but with doubts.

Disclaimer: I received this book from the author for an exchange of fair review. These are my honest review and receiving a copy in no way will ever reflected my review.

private prince by maki enjouji

Title: Private Prince

Author: Maki Enjouji

Series: Completed

Vol(s) reviewing: Vol. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

Publisher: Kaze Editions

Rating: 4.5/5

Source: Own

Read for free HERE

Summary

Sakuragawa Miyako is a graduate student at Eito University against the wishes of her family. She finds out that the prince of Istria Wilfred (WIll) is studying abroad and is at Eito University. She wants to get close to him only in the hopes of finishing her thesis on his great grandmother, Queen Ritsuko, but does he have other ideas!? His highness the prince of Estolia Wilfred became an exchange student in Eito University. His noble appearance and gentleman’s manners quickly filled the campus with hysterical women’s voices. Miyako is determined to interview the prince about his great-grandmother. But when she approaches him about it, she suddenly discovers “the dark side” of his character...?!

My Two Cents

Maki Enjouji is one of my favourite mangaka. I've read a few of the mangaka manga online and never miss any of it.  It's just that great. The story line is funny, not really predictable since there's a few twist and turns. The prince is kind of funny and serious at the same time. And he got one big fetish towards big breast! Ha ha ha. Yeah it's kind of smut a bit but it doesn't take the whole volume just about that. The romance between the two is cute since Miyako is kind of Miss Priss. It just takes a few moment for the prince using his charms to make her like him. What I like most actually the graphics. Great graphics really make great difference. The proportions of each character is just enough to make me drool to look at instead of reading the lines! I really recommend this manga if you like to read comic/graphics book.

blogging for smarties by yvonne wu

Title: Blogging for Smarties Blogging for Authors and Speakers
Author: Yvonne Wu
Pages: 43
Rating: 3.5/5
Cover Rating: 3.5/5
Summary:

The Internet is often the first place that people turn to for information about anything and anyone. Company addresses, information about a person, and reviews about a company are a click away. Potential visitors rely on the Internet to learn about specials, book releases, events, and information. Your website is your storefront and it enables you to reach a global market. Having a website that supplies this information is a necessary component of running a business. As an author and speaker, the Internet becomes a business channel to network, advertise your products and services, and build a following on a global level. Learn how to create your first blog, effectively market your blog and create passive income opportunities in our new ebook, “Blogging for Smarties Blogging for Authors and Speakers,” which will walk you through the steps of building an extremely effective website.

In this 43-page guide, you will learn:

• Blogging Basics for Beginners 
• How to Attract Readers 
• Popular Blogging Platforms 
• How to Setup WordPress 
• Discover How to Use WordPress 
• Useful Plugins for Authors and Speakers 
• Discover Effective Marketing Strategies for Your Website 
• Easy Tips on How to Make Money with Your Blog 
• Learn Effective Podcasting 
• How to Market Your Podcast 
• Two Comprehensive Videos on How to Set-up Your Blog 
• Important Links to Resource

My Say:

In my early blogging experience, I have consumed a lot of time setting up one. I have no help from anyone. Although it's good being independent and practically doing it yourself, a help is great indeed. This book will offer you a simple step of how to start setting up a blog. The explanation is simple and instructions are easily understood. Nowadays, anyone can start up a blog. But how determine are you to seriously make it works? Without any help, I was frustrated at first and kept on going back on forth whether I really want to set up one. Seriously, it almost took me 3-4 months before I could launch my own book blog site. I keep fidgeting what links to put on, what icons, badges, pages, etc. I wish I could have any help like a manual book or something like this book. It's like an easy short guidance book but would help a beginner so much. If you don't really know how to set up a blog, this book will give a simple yet a big difference. I recommend beginner bloggers to have a copy!

About the Author:

Yvonne Wu, president of The YP Publishing, provides services tailored to professional speakers and authors, helping them achieve a greater online presence. Yvonne helps clients reach their potential in their business. Her company’s niche is assisting authors and speakers with branding and developing an online presence.

Yvonne has received a diploma in Marketing and Business Administration and has obtained the Entrepreneur edge certificate. Yvonne has successfully completed the Author Assistant Certificate Program. Yvonne has assisted authors with a wide variety of projects across North America, helping them with publishing and promoting their book. Yvonne has been a guest blogger and has been interviewed on various sites that discuss other aspects of the publishing industry. Yvonne is the author of two books, Podcasting Basics Step by Step and Blogging for Smarties.

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