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<h2>What if the fate of a city rested in the mind of someone barely old enough to vote?</h2><p>That’s the pulsing premise behind Psychic Suit by Osawese Agbonkonkon. It is a bold, genre-fusing debut that doesn’t just flirt with sci-fi, it locks eyes and dives deep. If you’re into powers that go beyond punches, politics that feel a little too real, and characters who bleed between the lines, this book will grip you from page one.</p><p>Written by a 20-year-old student-athlete from Texas (yes, you read that right), Psychic Suit isn’t your average hero-saves-the-day setup. The stakes? Massive. The vibe? X-Men meets Black Panther, with a hit of political thriller and mental health realism stirred in.</p><p>The plot orbits around an alien metal, psychic abilities, and a looming terrorist threat in New York City, but don’t expect clean-cut heroes or predictable twists. Osawese builds a layered world where legacy, wealth, and trauma collide in unexpected ways. The characters are young, but they’re not playing—it’s power, privilege, and psychic warfare, all wrapped in a narrative that knows when to sprint and when to simmer.</p><p>Buy on Amazon - <a data-mce-href="https://www.amazon.com/Psychic-Suit-Liam-Harris/dp/B0D47QC9WR" href="https://www.amazon.com/Psychic-Suit-Liam-Harris/dp/B0D47QC9WR" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Psychic-Suit-Liam-Harris/dp/B0D47QC9WR</a></p><h3>Writing</h3><p>it’s sharp, cinematic, and unafraid to punch through genre walls. Osawese clearly grew up on Marvel and Afrofuturism but adds his own flavor - equal parts techy and tender, serious and sarcastic.</p><figure id="figure-2z1fk4djzhmadhihvj"><img id="2z1fk4djzhmadhihvj" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1150830261/photo/whats-next.jpg?b=1&s=2048x2048&w=0&k=20&c=6XYGpoM-fchjFIL0y0ScmPCjGWrqwNpsqLos8XlmHGU=" alt="WHAT'S NEXT?" title="WHAT'S NEXT?" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-lg md:rounded-xl lg:rounded-2xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionX="undefined" data-positionY="undefined" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure><h3>Highlights</h3><p>Psychic battles that actually feel mental<br>Diverse characters with real stakes (and even realer flaws)<br>A fresh voice that refuses to play safe<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><em><strong>Self-published voices </strong></em>like Osawese’s are rewriting the rules of fiction i.e. faster, fiercer, and freer. They don’t wait for gatekeepers. They build their own. And when they hit, they hit hard. Psychic Suit is the proof that the future of publishing might already be here.</p>

Book Review - Psychic Suit by Osawese Agbonkonkon

<h2>What Happens When You Touch Power That Was Never Meant for You?</h2><p>Ever wondered what would happen if poverty, trauma, and ancient power collided in a pitch-black alley of fate? </p><p>That’s the haunting question The Skull Throne of Aghor Kali dares to ask and then answers with brutal, beautiful honesty.</p><p>This isn’t your typical horror story with predictable jump scares or cheap thrills. It’s raw, grounded in the underbelly of real India, where two characters, Briju and Chhotu, stumble upon something so powerful, so cursed, it doesn’t just change their lives. It unravels them.</p><h3>Advitya Ray - The Author</h3><p>Author Advitya Ray, a filmmaker-turned-fiction-writer, builds this eerie descent like a director, scene by scene, frame by frame. You don’t just read it. You watch it unfold in your head, complete with the tension of a slow-burning indie horror flick and the spiritual dread of ancient myth.</p><p>There’s a white shard. A shrine that isn’t quite dead. And a throne that seems to whisper your worst fears right back at you.</p><p>Amazon - <a data-mce-href="https://www.amazon.in/Skull-Throne-Aghor-Kali/dp/B0F29JV5ZM" href="https://www.amazon.in/Skull-Throne-Aghor-Kali/dp/B0F29JV5ZM" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.amazon.in/Skull-Throne-Aghor-Kali/dp/B0F29JV5ZM</a></p><h3>What keeps you hooked?</h3><ul><li>Each sentence pulses with urgency.</li><li>The horror doesn’t come from monsters—it comes from within.</li><li>You feel like you're trespassing into sacred, bloody ground... and you can’t stop.</li><li>It’s the kind of book that lingers—like smoke from a fire you didn't mean to light.</li></ul><h3>Final verdict<br></h3><ul><li>Perfect if you love dark mythology, psychological horror, and stories that don’t flinch.</li><li>Not for the faint of heart—but for readers who want their fiction to bite back.</li></ul>

Book Review - The Skull Throne of Aghor Kali

Shot of a young mother reading her daughter a bedtime story

<p>Let me tell you what this book is not.</p><p>It's not about princesses waiting in towers or perfect girls who never mess up. Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls is about fire. Grit. Curiosity. And the kind of dreams that don’t whisper, but they roar</p><figure id="figure-a1p46rghylma5ndjci"><img id="a1p46rghylma5ndjci" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/157671546/photo/red-haired-girl-with-upward-braids-and-look-of-surprise.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=ImftvyYmrdifF8_kSfzzzqL2bKqpmX0GvpMEd_1kZbA=" alt="Red-Haired Girl with Upward Braids and Look of Surprise" title="Red-Haired Girl with Upward Braids and Look of Surprise" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-lg md:rounded-xl lg:rounded-2xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/157671546/photo/red-haired-girl-with-upward-braids-and-look-of-surprise.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=ImftvyYmrdifF8_kSfzzzqL2bKqpmX0GvpMEd_1kZbA=" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><h3>So, what's in it then?</h3><p>Each story in this gem by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo reads like a bedtime fable, but instead of talking animals or fairy godmothers, you get real women - scientists, surfers, spies, queens, coders, dancers, rebels, rule-breakers. Some names you know (hello, Frida), others will knock the wind out of you with how quietly powerful they are.</p><p>What kids will find in Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls is a parade of real-life heroes. And not the kind who leap buildings or shoot lasers. These are women who changed the world with their voices, minds, fists, and feet—sometimes all at once.</p><p>We’re talking about astronauts, activists, chess champions, pirates, poets, surgeons, spies, soccer stars, and scientists. Yep, all in one book. Each story is a microdose of inspiration—short enough to be bedtime-friendly, but strong enough to leave an aftertaste of “Whoa. I want to be like her.”</p><figure id="figure-7zp9ip8tmcma5neaa7"><img id="7zp9ip8tmcma5neaa7" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1209750659/photo/faces-of-women.jpg?b=1&s=2048x2048&w=0&k=20&c=0pUcIHzFSt7rlSi7C8DCwqTs1SzTXREbLGpI30-CcJk=" alt="Faces of Women" title="Faces of Women" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-lg md:rounded-xl lg:rounded-2xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionX="undefined" data-positionY="undefined" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure><h3>So what keeps kids hooked?<br></h3><p><strong>Short + punchy stories </strong>– Each woman’s life is distilled into a one-pager that reads like a mini-adventure. Think “history meets bedtime” with none of the boring parts.<br></p><p><strong>Real-life plot twists </strong>– These aren’t sugar-coated biographies. Kids will read about risks, rejections, and rebels who got knocked down but refused to stay there.<br></p><p><strong>Epic visuals </strong>– Every page pops with artwork by a different female illustrator. The visuals alone are enough to keep flipping till the end.<br>Names they’ve never heard… but will never forget – Sure, there’s Malala and Michelle Obama, but also lesser-known legends like Nzinga the warrior queen or Yusra Mardini, the Olympic swimmer who escaped war.<br></p><p>And best of all? Kids don’t feel like they’re being taught—they feel like they’re being let in on something powerful. The stories invite curiosity. “Who’s this? How did she do that? Wait, she was only 14?”</p><h3>Writing style</h3><p>Crisp, confident, and perfectly bite-sized for kids who want quick inspiration before lights out (or even for adults who’ve had a long day and need a little spark of “yes, you can”).</p><p>Each illustration is done by a different female artist from around the globe, like a secret gallery hidden between the pages. It’s as much a visual treat as it is a literary one.</p><p>Whether you read it aloud with your kid, gift it to your niece, or sneak in a story on your lunch break, this book leaves you with one clear thought: the world has always been full of rebel girls. Now we just know their names.</p>

Why Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls Isn’t Just for Girls (or Bedtime)

I overcome every obstacle with a smile on my face

<p>I once thought “self-publishing” was just what rejected authors did after a few too many heartbreaks from traditional publishers. I pictured someone uploading a Word doc in pajamas, sipping instant coffee, and hitting “Publish” with zero expectations. Cringe, right?</p><p>But then… it happened to me.</p><p>I wrote a book. I loved it. My friends loved it. My dog seemed emotionally invested. But when I pitched it to publishers? Ghosted. Blue ticks. Not even a rejection email—just silence.</p><p>So I turned to Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)—half curious, half desperate—and let me tell you: it was the best accidental career move I ever made.</p><figure id="figure-b0vjlglewjma2l7g6h" class=""><img id="b0vjlglewjma2l7g6h" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/837402626/photo/studio-shot-of-mature-beautiful-indian-woman-against-colored-background.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=0E0zR6glkrDa-pMxE-IkFod5OxDrI-YgxJ_xe-hgV0s=" alt="Studio shot of mature beautiful Indian woman against colored background" title="Studio shot of mature beautiful Indian woman against colored background" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-lg md:rounded-xl lg:rounded-2xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/837402626/photo/studio-shot-of-mature-beautiful-indian-woman-against-colored-background.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=0E0zR6glkrDa-pMxE-IkFod5OxDrI-YgxJ_xe-hgV0s=" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure><h3>How Amazon Kindle is Empowering a New Generation of Authors</h3><p>In recent years, self-publishing has exploded in India—reshaping how stories are written, shared, and discovered. For decades, Indian writers had to chase elusive publishing deals, face rejections, or wait years to get into print. Now? All you need is a manuscript, a laptop, and internet access to become a published author. And that’s largely thanks to Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).</p><p><strong>The Self-Publishing Boom in India</strong><br></p><p>With over 800 million internet users in India and an increasingly digital-first reading culture, self-publishing has become a powerful alternative to traditional publishing. More Indian authors are realizing they don’t need to wait for validation from a big publisher. Self-publishing offers speed, creative freedom, and direct access to a global audience. It’s no surprise that thousands of new Indian titles are published independently every month.</p><h3>Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing<br></h3><p>Amazon’s KDP platform is at the heart of this revolution. It allows authors to publish ebooks and paperbacks with zero upfront cost, and distribute them globally—across Amazon marketplaces, including the massive Amazon India. One of its biggest attractions? Royalties of up to 70%, a stark contrast to the 10–15% offered by traditional publishers.</p><p>Authors also retain full rights to their work, can update their book at any time, and have control over pricing, design, and marketing strategy. KDP empowers writers not just to publish—but to build a brand.</p><h3>Key Stats That Prove the Shift</h3><p>India ranks among the top 5 Kindle-reading countries globally. Over 20,000 Indian authors published through KDP in the last 2 years. Books priced under ₹99 perform 3x better on Amazon India, proving the demand for affordable, accessible content.</p><p>KDP authors in India can also take advantage of Kindle Unlimited, which pays per page read—opening new revenue streams.&nbsp;</p><h3>How to Succeed with Self-Publishing in India<br></h3><p>If you're a writer dreaming of launching your book, here are five essentials:</p><ul><li>Know Your Reader – Research what genres are trending in India: romance, mythology, self-help, and inspirational fiction are hot right now.</li><li>Polish Your Manuscript – Invest in editing and proofreading. Your content should be as professional as any traditionally published book.</li><li>Design for Impact – Don’t underestimate a powerful book cover. First impressions count—especially in the Kindle store.</li><li>Use Keywords Smartly – Optimize your book’s title, subtitle, and description with relevant SEO keywords to improve visibility.</li><li>Market Yourself – Build an author website, grow your social media presence, and encourage reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.</li></ul><h3>Final Thoughts</h3><p>For Indian authors, self-publishing is no longer a backup plan—it’s a launchpad. With tools like Amazon Kindle, you don’t need to wait for a publishing deal or fight to get shelf space. You can create, publish, and promote your work on your own terms.</p><p>And as digital reading continues to rise in India, so does the opportunity for self-made authors to thrive. So if you've been sitting on that manuscript, waiting for “someday”—this is your sign. Hit publish. The world is ready.</p>

Can You Make It Big as a Self-Published Author in India?

<p>So, you’ve finally self-published your ambitious work on Amazon KDP. You check the sales dashboard every day... but beyond your friends and family, it’s miniscule. To make things worse, your colleagues say they can’t even find your book on Google-&nbsp; even with the double quotes.</p><p>Guess what! You’re missing a crucial piece of the puzzle - the SEO acceleration.</p><p>In today’s noisy digital world, publishing your book is just the beginning. If you want your story to be discovered, shared, and loved, you need more than just a great cover, you need visibility. And two of the most underrated but powerful tools for boosting your book’s visibility are book reviews and author interviews.</p><p>In fact, if you’re serious about book marketing, getting reviews and interviews isn't just helpful, it’s essential for SEO and building high-quality backlinks that make your book searchable on Google.</p><figure id="figure-wrdw33exu1m9zvddwk"><img id="wrdw33exu1m9zvddwk" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/937839326/photo/young-single-dad-working-overtime-because-of-financial-problems.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=B17-E0v96biaibS6Ne4olVEm_Mb41O2V9aztoJhDJMk=" alt="Young single dad working overtime because of financial problems" title="Young single dad working overtime because of financial problems" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-lg md:rounded-xl lg:rounded-2xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/937839326/photo/young-single-dad-working-overtime-because-of-financial-problems.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=B17-E0v96biaibS6Ne4olVEm_Mb41O2V9aztoJhDJMk=" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><h3>Let’s break it down</h3><p><strong>Why Book Reviews Matter for SEO</strong><br>When readers (or media outlets) post reviews of your book, especially on high-authority platforms like Goodreads, Amazon, blogs, or literary magazines, they create fresh, keyword-rich content linked to your name and your book title.</p><p>✅ <strong>SEO Boost</strong>: Each review acts like a mini content hub. Search engines love new, organic content that mentions your keywords (like your book title or your name). This helps improve your search rankings over time.<br></p><p>✅ <strong>Authority Signals</strong>: Reviews tell search engines that your book is relevant and valuable to readers, signaling credibility.<br></p><p>✅ <strong>More Keywords</strong>: Reviewers naturally include words like “best thriller,” “fantasy debut,” or “must-read nonfiction,” helping you rank for multiple search terms.</p><blockquote><p>Pro Tip: Encourage early readers and bloggers to post honest reviews on multiple platforms. Diversity of content sources is gold for SEO.</p></blockquote><figure id="figure-6q1k5ma21m9zvet49"><img id="6q1k5ma21m9zvet49" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/187585364/photo/seo.jpg?b=1&s=2048x2048&w=0&k=20&c=Ily5XG6HcQ-x5T5bi7Ydl-9_UdtJCIfNU9L7w_RETeY=" alt="SEO" title="SEO" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-lg md:rounded-xl lg:rounded-2xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionX="undefined" data-positionY="undefined" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure><h3>Why Author Interviews Build Backlinks (and Authority)<br></h3><p>Author interviews are more than just fun Q&amp;A sessions. They're a golden ticket for SEO and backlink building.</p><p>✅ <strong>Backlinks to Your Website</strong>: When a blog, podcast, or media outlet publishes an interview, they usually include a link back to your official website or sales page.</p><p>Backlinks are a major ranking factor in SEO—essentially, they tell Google, "Hey, this site is trustworthy!"</p><p>✅ <strong>Brand Building</strong>: Interviews give you a chance to tell your story beyond the blurb. Readers connect with people, not just products.<br>The stronger your brand, the easier it is to sell this book—and the next.</p><p>✅ <strong>Keyword Optimization</strong>: In interviews, you naturally get to mention your book title, genre, and themes, all helping SEO. </p><blockquote><p>Pro tip: Ask the interviewer if you can suggest keywords for the intro or article meta description. It’s a small ask that can boost your SEO.</p></blockquote><h3>How Book Reviews + Author Interviews Work Together for Maximum SEO Impact<br></h3><p>Reviews create keyword-rich user-generated content. Interviews build backlinks and authority. Together, they create a SEO flywheel that keeps attracting new readers without you having to hustle 24/7.<br></p><p>The more SEO-optimized content and backlinks you accumulate, the more visible your book becomes—not just today, but for months (even years) to come.&nbsp;<br></p><p><strong>Quick Tips for Authors to Get Started</strong><br></p><ul><li>Launch a Review Campaign: Offer free ARCs (Advance Reader Copies) and gently request honest reviews.</li><li>Pitch Yourself for Interviews: Target blogs, podcasts, and literary websites that feature indie authors.</li><li>Optimize Your Website: Make sure your official site is SEO-friendly (think: fast loading, keyword-optimized pages, easy navigation).</li><li>Link Everything: In every interview or review mention, politely ask for a link to your website or a book sales page.</li><li>Stay Consistent: The more reviews and interviews you rack up, the stronger your online footprint becomes.&nbsp;</li></ul><h3>Final Thought</h3><p>Publishing a book is the first step. Making it discoverable is the real game.<br>By investing in book reviews and author interviews, you’re not just building buzz—you’re building a foundation of backlinks, SEO strength, and brand authority that can fuel your author career for years.</p><p>Remember:<br>🔗 Every review = Content.<br>🔗 Every interview = Backlink.<br>🔗 Every backlink = SEO boost.</p><p>And SEO? SEO = Visibility = Readers = Sales. 🎯</p><p>Ready to promote your book smarter, not harder? Let’s get your story out there and keep it out there.</p>

The Power of Book Reviews and Author Interviews: How They Supercharge SEO and Build Backlinks

<p>Amp It Up is not your typical feel-good leadership book. There’s no warm-up, no storytelling fluff. Frank Slootman dives straight into what it takes to scale organizations at warp speed. He’s led three companies to multi-billion-dollar valuations, and this book is a raw, tactical download of the mindset and mechanics he brings to the table.</p><p>At its heart, this book is a war cry against mediocrity. It’s about eliminating inertia, instilling urgency, and raising the bar across the board. Slootman believes most companies don’t fail due to bad ideas—they fail because they move too slowly, aim too low, or get too comfortable.</p><h3>This book is perfect for</h3><ul><li>Founders and startup leaders who need to rally their teams around execution and urgency.</li><li>Mid- to senior-level managers frustrated with corporate stagnation.<br>Investors and board members trying to spot high-impact CEOs.</li><li>Aspiring entrepreneurs looking to understand what scale actually demands beyond vision and pitch decks.<br>Bonus: If you loved The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz, you’ll vibe with this one.</li></ul><h3>Central Idea<br></h3><p>“Don’t be afraid to push people, demand more, and move faster. Comfort kills momentum.”<br></p><p>Slootman’s central philosophy revolves around what he calls “amplification”—amplifying standards, speed, and focus. </p><p>He argues that every organization hits a point where it must choose: maintain or accelerate. Amp It Up is a manual for choosing acceleration, even when it’s uncomfortable.</p><h3>Top Takeaways for the readers</h3><p><strong>Raise the Bar, Then Raise It Again</strong><br>People and teams will rise—or fall—to the standards you set. Don’t apologize for expecting greatness.<br></p><p><strong>Drive Urgency Relentlessly</strong><br>Time is your scarcest resource. Make decisions quickly, act fast, and stop “waiting until it’s perfect.”<br></p><p><strong>Be Clear and Narrow</strong><br>Confusion is the enemy of execution. Focus your message, your goals, and your team's energy.</p><p><strong>Lead by Instinct + Data</strong><br>Great leaders blend instinct with real-time data to make calls fast and refine on the go.<br></p><p><strong>Cultural Reset is a Superpower</strong><br>If your team isn’t aligned with the mission, the fix isn’t a ping pong table—it’s a mindset overhaul.<br></p><h3>Writing Style &amp; Reading Practices<br></h3><p>Slootman’s writing is tight, direct, and brutally honest. There are no wasted paragraphs. He uses real stories from Snowflake, ServiceNow, and beyond—but never gets bogged down in backstory. This is a book built for busy readers who want real insights per page.</p><h3>How to read it effectively:</h3><ul><li>Keep a notebook or margin for "apply now" ideas—this book is very execution-focused.</li><li>Read one chapter per day and reflect: “Where can I amp this up in my own work?”</li><li>Share takeaways with your team—Slootman’s principles make great talking points for culture shifts.<br></li></ul><h3>About the Author<br></h3><p>Frank Slootman is a Dutch-American CEO who has become legendary in tech circles for his ability to turn around and scale enterprise companies at lightning speed. He led Data Domain to a $2.4B acquisition by EMC, ServiceNow from ~$100M to $1.4B in revenue, and currently serves as CEO of Snowflake, which had the biggest software IPO ever.</p><p>He’s known for being blunt, focused, and execution-obsessed—everything this book reflects.</p><h3>Final Thoughts<br></h3><p>If you’re looking for vision boards and leadership mantras, look elsewhere. But if you’re ready to raise your leadership game, cut the excuses, and build with intensity, Amp It Up is your new favorite business playbook.</p><p>It’s not a “one-size-fits-all” approach, but it will challenge how you think about standards, speed, and leadership. And if you’re brave enough to apply it? It might just change the game.</p><p><br></p>

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