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“Eva” wins the Reviewer’s Favorite Award at Feathered Quill Book Awards!

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Feathered Quill Book Awards chooses “Eva!” 

 
I’m so thrilled! The reviewer, Lily Andrews, who reviewed my book for Feathered Quill Book Awards, chose my book of all that she reviewed in 2023 as her favorite. She said, “The author, Diane Solomon, skillfully melds the real world and the imaginary, delivering a tale with all the crystalline incisiveness that modern novels of a similar genre often lack.”
 
Yay!!! 
 
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Writing style: “elegantly uncomplicated”

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REVIEWS FOR EVA:

 
In a beautiful review for “Eva” the reviewer stated that my writing was “elegantly uncomplicated.” I was thrilled. That is a high compliment, in my view.
 
I took an oath, to myself, after college creative writing classes. I vowed: Simple. Just say it. Go for Hemingway-esque with passion and suspense. Don’t use two words when one will do. Get out of yourself, Diane and just tell the story.
 
Years later, when I edited the thesis for my homeopathic degree, I realized I had been showing off my Writing, with a big ole’ capital W… So I edited to rub off its intellectual rough edges. To make it easily comprehensible.


DON’T BE CAUGHT WRITING!

And with fiction, I don’t want anyone yanked out of the story because they’ve noticed my writing. I want them lost in it, for them to forget they are reading a book. To me, that is the ultimate goal. I don’t read ( and certainly don’t write) literary fiction. It is too often self-involved. Self aware. It feels as if the author was sunk into her writing experience, forgetting the reading experience. (Perhaps we are looking at the difference between art and performance, but I think that’s another blog!)
 
I am a storyteller, a performer, and a communicator, and that can’t be filled up with obtuse, often unintelligible words or sentences. If someone reads a long sentence and has to go back and read it again to understand the message, in my view the author has failed. I need no one to think I am erudite and intellectual. I want them to be moved by the story.
 
AI hasn’t learned it yet. It is clever, too clever, with every adjective and enthusiastic turn of phrase. And it’s repetitive. Everything I read from AI needs a good editor. When AI gets more astute and evolved, watch out. But I bet it will never move you like a human author can. An author who shares a story with the river of emotion running through her blood. That you can feel when you read her words. There’s nothing like that for me.


What do you think?

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New eBook on Depression and Anxiety out soon

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Hi all, 

Hope you are enjoying the cooler temps of autumn!

I am writing a new health eBook on the homeopathic treatment of depression and anxiety. Due out soon!

It is called Healing Therapies that Work: The Homeopathic Treatment of Depression and Anxiety.

It seems like I and everyone I know knows someone struggling with depression. Or anxiety. Or cycling between the two. These conditions are pervasive across our society. They are much worse than temporary sadness,  grief from a tragedy or a trauma, or temporary worry. Depression is an all pervasive fatigue and loss of interest in life that could be dangerous. And it often comes coupled with debilitating anxiety.
 
I’m just finishing up formatting the third in my health series of e-books called “Healing Therapies that Work”, and this one is entitled “The Homeopathic Treatment of Depression and Anxiety.”
 
This book doesn’t dig deeply into the orthodox and mainstream methods of treating either condition. There are countless tomes on that… I focus on the alternative ways to tackle these problems, especially homeopathic constitutional treatment, which I found from my long experience as a practitioner was the only way one stood a chance of reversing them.
 
Then there’s amino treatment. This involves taking supplements as precursors to the neurotransmitters which may be imbalanced in the brain. This treatment can work temporarily, or even for quite a long period of time. But it doesn’t solve it permanently. Especially in cases where the depression or anxiety is genetic.
 
if you struggle with depression or anxiety yourself or you know or love someone who does, keep an eye out here, the book will be published in a few weeks, and it will be very reasonably priced just to cover my costs. Because I just want to help people.

 

The eBook series: AMAZON

 

 

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“Eva” eBook on special .99 promotion this weekend

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My novel, Eva: a riveting romantic suspense, will be on a weekend promotion, only .99 for the eBook. 

 

 

 

“Diane Solomon has written a resplendent delight for the heart and soul. Written in taut, evocative prose…” Editorial Review: Lily Andrews of Feathered Quill

“This novel is a must-read treasure for those seeking a narrative enriched with emotion, intrigue, and a sprinkle of the otherworldly.” Editorial Review from Literary Titan

“Eva is an enthralling and well-crafted novel that seamlessly weaves together a captivating blend of supernatural, romantic suspense, and family drama elements.” Editorial Review from Demetria Head at Readers Favorite.

THE STORY: Eva possesses a unique power. Is it a blessing or a curse?

Never having known her father and losing her mother when she was young, Eva believes she’s better off alone. Volunteering at the local rescue center in her small New England town, she connects deeply with the animals. They are her first love. But another great love is on the horizon, along with more life-changing discoveries. A father she didn’t know she had, a new family she doesn’t trust, and Michael, who is unlike anyone she’s ever known.

When the world learns of her gift, she’s forced into the limelight she’s avoided all her life. The internet lights up with wonder… and accusation.

Facing challenges at every turn, including her own inner demons, she must fight to protect, even embrace, her newfound ability. And learn to trust enough to open her heart.

◆ Escape into Eva’s world. Grab your copy now before the price changes.

◆ Best-Selling Author Review: “I was captivated by Eva’s story and riveted to the end. Diane is a beautiful writer who has captured the essence of Eva’s unearthing of her true self. A story that is timeless. Bravo!” Laurie Seymour, M.A., twice a #1 international best-selling author, host of Wisdom Talk Radio, Executive Coach, international speaker and Founder/CEO of The Baca Institute.

◆ Reader Review Snippets:

  • “…one of the most beautiful books I have ever read.”
  • ” a captivating blend of romance, suspense, and the supernatural that kept me on the edge of my seat.”
  • “…a beautiful escape and leaves you filled with inexplicable joy.”
  • “a poignant and captivating novel that explores the depths of human resilience and the power of redemption.”