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Today I’ll be hosting Vivianne Knebel author of Lessons Learned About Life and Love: Living with Intention and with Wisdom from Great Minds in my blog. It is my pleasure to welcome Ms. Knebel to this episode of the author interview.

• When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?

My traumatic life experiences prompted me to write my first book From Rubble To Champagne. It is about the many challenges I had to overcome growing up in the aftermath of Hitler‘s Nazi Germany.

• How long have you been writing?

I am 79 years old and started writing fairly late at age 70. Writing always appealed to me, however, due to hardship, I dropped out of school in order to join the workforce. With only eight years of formal education and as a non-native English speaker, I had doubts about becoming a writer.

• What inspired you to write Lessons Learned About Life and Love: Living with Intention and with Wisdom from Great Minds?

I hope that others will benefit from my message. I am a woman on a mission to help those that feel defeated and suppressed. In this book, I distilled my life lessons and how they have been impacted by the teachings of my distinguished mentors, philosophers and great minds. I take the reader on another journey as I meet new challenges, dealing with them with hope and positivity. I share how I stay upbeat and positive, while still finding joy and meaning when confronting adversity. It is a guide to living, loving, and thriving in old age. One need not look far to understand the secrets to live well.

• What is the most difficult part of your artistic process?

I would say vulnerability. In order not to cheat the reader, one has to be open and reveal all. Vulnerability is about connection and builds bridges. By having the courage to face fear, I allow myself to be deeply seen.

• What is the most surprising thing you discovered while writing your book?

I found out that writing has a healing effect. When I write, there is a complete absence of discontent and helplessness and I feel empowered.

• Who is your favorite author and why?

My favorite author would be Dr. Wayne W. Dyer. I consider him my mentor. His books are full of important teachings that push people to live, work hard, better themselves, and find beauty in adverse situations.

• What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?

Wisdom of the Ages by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer. Man’s Search For Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl. The Choice by Dr. Edith Eva Eger.

• If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?

Grateful, positive, and empathetic. I would like my life to be a statement of love and compassion.

• Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

I do not find that writing is stressful or draining. I would advise aspiring writers to not force anything and allow ideas to find you.

• Are you working on anything at the present you would like to share with your readers about?

I am presently working on getting my documentary out to the public. In addition, I work on my podcast “Lessons Learned About Life And Love” in which I interview fascinating guests and experts on human emotion. My podcast is a reminder that all of our lives encompass trying moments and difficult times. I want to show people that obstacles can be overcome and that there is light and hope.

Vivianne Knebel

Two years ago, I published my memoir, From Rubble to Champagne: The Story of Vivianne Knebel. I was born in Berlin, Nazi Germany, in 1943. I endured intense physical, emotional, and political oppression in the most visceral ways starting from the day I was born. Many would say that I experienced more trauma before the age of fourteen than many will in a lifetime. My life has been one of both hardship and comfort, demoralization and fulfillment, searching and finding, and uncertainty and hope. It is amazing what the human spirit can accomplish through will and determination. All the obstacles I have faced and conquered are now valuable lessons. Having always been a seeker and a searcher, I am passionate about studying the works of great poets and philosophers. They have helped me make sense of the world, and their wisdom allows me to cope in flexible ways with the challenges that life throws my way. I have overcome many hurdles and achieved the peace of a truly loved and appreciated life. Many philosophers, poets, and scientists equate this state to beauty.

Visit Vivianne on vivianneknebel.com and follow her on Instagram @vivianneknebelauthor

Today I’ll be hosting author Brendan Wilson on my blog. His debut novel The Achilles Battle Fleet is now available on amazon.com

Following 25 years of military service as a US Army ranger and paratrooper, Brendan Wilson retired as a lieutenant colonel and then joined NATO where he served as a defense planner and diplomat for the next 15 years. During the course of his 40 years of work as a soldier and diplomat, he saw service in war-torn Libya, Ukraine, Kosovo, Bosnia, and Iraq. A former coach and team captain for a military martial arts competition team, he holds master ranking (8th Dan) in three different martial arts, and won the silver medal in the 2009 US Open for Taekwondo.

In retirement Wilson turned his efforts to filmmaking. He wrote and produced two award-winning short films (Doug’s Christmas, A Child Lies Here) and served as executive producer for ten episodes of the award-winning web series, Greetings! From Prison starring SNL’s Chris Redd. Moved by seeing human lives upended in war-torn areas, Wilson is earning his law degree and, once qualified as an attorney, plans to volunteer to help refugees. A former assistant professor who taught military history and the Univerity of Colorado, Wilson holds a Ph.D. in international relations and has about a dozen publications on defense-related topics. He is the father of two adult children.

Wilson lives a quiet life in Sycamore, Illinois. He spends his days writing, hiking, studying law and practicing his martial arts.

It is my pleasure to welcome Mr. Wilson to this interview.

• When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer, and how long have you been writing?

I first started writing magazine articles about martial arts in the early 1990s. A few years later I wrote for professional journals about defense policy, terrorism, and NATO. About that time, I wrote some short stories, two of which later got made into short films (A Child Lies Here and Doug’s Christmas). In 2011, I started writing my science fiction novel, The Achilles Battle Fleet. So in answer to your question, I think my desire to write fiction developed over time. Until very recently, I had a full-time job, so writing always had to take place in my spare time. Now that I am retired from work, and with the publication of The Achilles Battle Fleet, I am a more fully engaged in my writing, al least when I’m not working on my law degree!

• What inspired you to write this book?

For The Achilles Battle Fleet, it started with a scenario in my mind, drawn in part from my own experience in Iraq being awakened by the announcement that incoming fire was imminent. Chapter 1 starts this way, and I used my own experience to sort of get that story out in the open. I did not know at that time that I would be writing a novel. Once started, the the characters seemed to have their own path that I just followed.

You can now order Paperback and Kindle version of  The Achilles Battle Fleet from Amazon.com 

• What is the most difficult part of your artistic process?

Like many writers, I think it is getting started. For me, it is always best just to start writing, even if there is no clear path at the beginning.

• What is the most surprising thing you discovered while writing your book?

For me, the surprising thing is that the characters develop in ways that I hadn’t really envisioned when I started. For example, for the three major characters introduced in the prologue: Lieutenant Mei Ling Lee, Admiral Chambers, and Warrant Officer Nemuth, I did not know how they would develop over time in the novel.

• What books or authors have most influenced your own writing, and who is your favourite author and why?

I don’t really have one favourite author. I’ve read widely over time both classical literature and also popular fiction. Some 20 years ago, I read Harold Bloom’s The Western Cannon. That lead me to Cervantes, Nietzsche, Dante, Milton, Ibsen and of course Bloom’s favourite, Shakespeare. For science fiction, I think I have to say Heinlein is a central writer for me. I loved Time Enough for Love, Starship Troopers, Stranger in a Strange Land, and Space Cadet.

• If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?

I don’t think I can describe myself, or anyone, in three words. People are more complex than three words would permit. I can give you three words that are ideas that I aspire to achieve. These would be perseverance, creativity and integrity. I’m not saying I have arrived, but I want to engage those parts of my personality. To me, each of those three concepts is key to being successful as a writer.

I can see that only those who persevere ever get their creative product into print. There are so many obstacles and people who would discourage me if I let them. If you are afraid of failure and rejection, writing is not for you. When I first joined the Army, I fought to get into the US Army Ranger School. It was extremely demanding, and everyone is given the change, or at least the temptation, to quit. I stayed with it, and with the help of my Ranger Buddy, I graduated. It was the hardest and best lesson of my professional life.

Creativity is key. That requires me to draw upon my own experience, my inner view of what should be happening in the text, and also an openness for where the characters lead me.

And integrity means a coherence between what I say is important and what I do. I don’t think I could be a good writer unless I aspired to that. The story line can be fantastic, but it also needs to be honest. If it’s not honest, the reader will see through it and reject the characters. My characters need to be forced to make difficult decisions under stress. Those decision, like real life, must have consequences. The character has to both own those consequences, but also experience the doubt that every person faces when choosing a course of action.

• Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

I’m an aspiring writer myself, so I hesitate to give others advice. For me, I take some of my inspiration from the writings of Epictetus. On the topic of writing he said, “If you want to be a writer, write.” On living he said, “Decide what you would be, and do what you need to do — now.”

• Are you working on anything at the present you would like to share with your readers about?

The Achilles Battle Fleet is Book One of the Mei Ling Lee series. I am in the process of writing the second book in the series. I’m also in my final year of law school, which I confess is way harder than I thought it would be. It’s also very time consuming. And of course the law professors don’t care that I am a soon-to-be famous writer! I’m scheduled to complete my law degree next spring, and then I hope to devote more time to writing fiction.

You can follow me on Instagram @brendanwilsonwrites to keep up-to-date on the progress for this project.

For more information on author Brendan Wilson, visit his website

About The Achilles Battle Fleet

Naval Academy and martial arts champion, Lieutenant Mei-Ling Lee serves in a backwater assignment as an aide to the inspector general of a rag-tag group of starships thrown together as a convoy evacuating civilians from a contested area of the galaxy. When the convoy is attacked, she finds herself thrust into the center of a galactic struggle as the chief of staff for the newly formed Achilles Battle Fleet. As the conflict continues, Lee is forced to draw upon her martial arts skill and her inner strength as she fights alongside the Fleet’s marine commando unit. Struggling with budding romance, new friendships and startling betrayals, Lee becomes the warrior she was meant to be.

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Today I’ll be hosting Derek Barton on my blog. His 3-book horror suspense thriller series, Evade is available on Amazon.com

Derek Barton was born in northeast Indiana in 1970.  The typical introvert kid; closer to books than people, but grew up with a fascination for horror novels (Stephen King, Dean Koontz) and medieval fantasy (Piers Anthony, R.A Salvatore). In April of 1996, he moved out to Phoenix, Arizona to find his own path.  He has been married to his wonderful wife, Erika since October 5th, 2012.  They have three children, Jenna, Johnathan and a five-year-old baby girl, Jessiena!

It is my pleasure to welcome Mr. Barton to this episode.

• When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?

I became engrossed with horror, sci-fi, and fantasy books while in high school and knew I had a storyteller within me dying to come out.

• How long have you been writing?

In 2012, I took up writing – mainly for my own entertainment. By early 2015 I completed my first full-length rough draft of a manuscript. In 2016, I published my first epic fantasy novel, Consequences Within Chaos. Followed up by In Four Days, my first horror-suspense tale.

• What inspired you to write Evade series?

Like a lot of my story ideas, this one grew from a very vivid dream/nightmare. I use lucid dreaming to “live out” stories in my head and this one actually woke me up. I knew it was too intense to leave alone and had to bring it to life for my readers!

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• Are your characters created from scratch or are they based on people from your life?

All of the characters are developed and fleshed out with their own backstories. I do sometimes use people as characters or I’ll borrow their names for my works. A few of the characters were carried over from In Four Days and gave some insight to what became of their lives after the events of the Foxworth Mines. For anyone interested in a sneak peek at the character sketches see my blog of October 2019, https://authorderekbarton.blog/2019/10/13/character-sketchs-from-evade-derek-barton-2019/

• Were there alternate endings you considered?

Without giving away the story’s final climatic end, I did backtrack from my much darker original ending. This worked to the benefit of some major characters and not so good for some minor ones…in other words, blood was still spilled, just a difference in whose!

• What is the most difficult part of your artistic process?

Fulfilling my ambitions for the story. Sometimes when I’m writing my first draft, I’ll look at my outline and think, How the hell am I going to describe that?? For example, battle scenes can be especially daunting to work out.

• What is the most surprising thing you discovered while writing your book?

I stretched my writing into some areas I had very little actual knowledge of – my research for the novels were more complex than ever! I’m speaking about story elements like the motorcycle gangs and the air prisoner transport systems as well as emergency military interactions. I feel they all came across well and true to life which I take pride in that.

• Who is your favourite author and why?

I grew up in the 80s and 90s which to me was a golden age for horror and science fiction. Every book Stephen King wrote was a must-have to me and to this day I still read a lot of his work. Mr. Mercedes inspired me to develop and write Elude, my own crime/horror suspense story.

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• What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?

As I stated King guided a lot of horror stories, but so did writers like Dean Koontz and Peter Straub. My fantasy work was crafted and influenced by R.A. Salvatore, Stephen R. Donaldson, and George R.R. Martin.

• What is the best piece of advice you received about writing?

It’s critical to take a serious look at your story pacing and to work out your whole plot outline before you try to tell the actual story. If you don’t pinpoint your destination and know where you’re going, your writing will meander and most likely stall down some unexpected dead end!

• What inspires you to get out of bed each day?

Without a doubt it is my family. They support my endeavours and give me the extra strength to keep telling my stories.

• If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?

Ambitious. Ernest. Creator!

• Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

If I hadn’t learned how powerful and how important a good outline can be to the structure of a story, I would never have been able to complete any of my tales. This is the greatest time in history to be a writer! There are thousands of sites and reference books on word crafting – take full advantage of what the internet can teach you!

• Are you working on anything at the present you would like to share with your readers about?

The incredible sequel to the harrowing werewolf tale, The Hiddenwill be published by the end of the year. Perhaps The Hidden Within will even see the light from a full October moon!!

You can follow my page @rivyenphx and website to keep up-to-date on the progress for this project

About Evade series

FIND YOUR ANSWERS IN THIS THRILLING SEQUEL TO IN FOUR DAYS!

The balance for Evil has tipped in Hell’s favor…

On the day Detective Lindsey Korrey should be celebrating the closure of her biggest case, The Nurse Catcher, she’s caught up in an intense police car chase.

Rory, a missing child case of three years, has fallen under her protection. Someone — or something — wants him back.
Chased down and hunted by a supernatural enemy, Lindsey must evade capture at any cost.

Yet their road is full of hidden dangers. The Seekers emerge out of every shadow…around every corner…

With twists and turns, extraordinary characters, action, suspense, and a mystery with pulse-pounding revelations, EVADE will take your breath away and leave you wanting –needing to know more!

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For more information about Derek Barton, visit https://authorderekbarton.blog/about/

Today I’ll be hosting Andrea Hintz on my blog. Her novel series Perception and Deception is available on Amazon.com

Andrea Hintz is a Christian first, wife, daughter, fiction author, screenwriter, songwriter, video game writer, blogger, website designer, and audio engineer. Her goal is to create action, adventure, mystery, thriller, comedy, and romance stories through several avenues of art. Andrea began college at the age of thirteen and graduated at seventeen with a Bachelor’s degree. Her favorite projects at the moment include working on reading through the entire Bible, her books in the Perception and Deception series, her books in The Tesoro Series, her screenplay projects, her music, and her blog called, “Interviews With Professionals!” where she interviews and showcases other professionals in any artistic industry.

It is my pleasure to welcome Ms.Hintz to this episode

Me: When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?
Andrea: I was certainly a bookworm. Aside from reading books, I also came up with a lot of stories in my mind and enjoyed those just as much as I enjoyed reading. Stories were made via several outlets including writing, drawing, music, playing dolls, etc. One night, I thought of a beautiful scene with endless green fields, clear blue skies, a horse, and myself just…exploring all of it. I kept thinking, “if only there was a way I could share what I’m seeing in my mind right now with other people so they can enjoy how beautiful this is.” At the time, I thought it would be amazing to make a movie. But with the resources I had available at just twelve years old (lol) I decided to write instead! That scene ended up being the inspiration for the first chapter book I ever wrote (but I never published it – at least not yet).

Me: How long have you been writing?
Andrea: I’ve been writing in varying forms ever since I first learned how to! Before that, I just used my imagination hahaha.

Me:  What inspired you to write Perception and Deception?
Andrea: You know those stories I was making up in my mind? Well, Perception and Deception: A Spy Series came from pieces of those stories I’d been webbing together in my brain for years. I had a lot of different genres playing in my head, but Perception and Deception came specifically from the “spy” center hahaha. After working on my treasure hunting books, The Tesoro Series, for quite some time, I decided to dig into some older story material and take a try at writing a spy book. And I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed it. I mean, I was daydreaming about the life of spies ever since I was ten years old, and now I was finally getting to “experience” it through my writing.

You can now order paperback and Kindle version of Perception and Deception from  Amazon.com

Me: Are your characters created from scratch or are they based on people from your life?
Andrea: Pretty much all characters are created from scratch, but I joke that they’re all varying versions of my own personality hahaha. However, I would say that the “relationships” between different characters are often inspired by the relationships and the way I feel about real people in my life.

Me: Where there alternate endings you considered?
Andrea: All the time. Although, I usually have the endings in mind from the very beginning. I do think about and consider alternatives constantly though as I’m writing.

Me: What is the most difficult part of your artistic process?
Andrea: Repetitive editing. A lot of writers don’t like editing, but I actually quite enjoy it. I think because it’s fun for me to “see” the story “alive and constant” as I read through it again. When you’re writing, there’s a lot of stopping and moving around the story (at least for me) so it’s nice to finally see the entire story flowing together from start to finish. However, where it gets difficult for me is once the editing gets repetitive. I read through my books several times before publishing to make them some version of “perfect.” And sometimes, reading the same story several times in a row can quickly become exhausting and even, dare I say, boring. It’s like watching your favorite movie back to back to back to back to back. So the way I’ve solved this is by allowing for a nice break between read-throughs (usually 1-3 weeks).

Me: What is the most surprising thing you discovered while writing your book?
Andrea: That the characters I come up with on a “whim” end up becoming the most important and beloved characters to my readers. And that these particular characters seem to just take over their own stories hahaha. God given, that’s for sure!

Me: Who is your favourite author and why?
Andrea: Well, of course the best author(s) of all time are those who wrote the Bible! They had an incredible responsibility to record and deliver historical information to us in an accurate and understandable matter. It also demonstrates just how important the written word really is.

Me: What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
Andrea: I’ve found that my writing is completely different than what I usually enjoy reading! From writing styles, to genres…it’s all very different. I’ve enjoyed a lot of books with lots of detailed descriptions including the Phantom Stallion: Wild Horse Island series by Terri Farley and The Mysterious Benedict Society series by Trenton Lee Stewart. Although my writing styles are different from those, I’d say I learned a lot about characters, groups of friends, and storylines with heart through these reads.

Me: What is the best piece of advice you received about writing?
Andrea: Just get the ideas down on paper. Organize, edit, and perfect later.

Me:  What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
Andrea: To see what adventure God has in store for me today! Whether that’s in my relationship with God, my marriage, my family, or my writing, I’m always looking forward to progressing and developing in all areas!

Me:  If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?
Andrea: Godly, faithful, and ambitious.

Me: Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?
Andrea: I’ve been pursuing these dreams for years, and the number one, most important piece of advice I can give is to pray and trust in God’s plan. As long as you’re putting God first above everything else (including your dreams) He will handle the rest. My greatest times of success have always happened when I’ve set my dreams aside and devoted my time to worshipping and studying the Word of God. Honestly. Now, that’s not the reason you should be doing so, but God will suddenly start bringing “favor connections” your way (i.e. people who suddenly pop into your life and can tell you how to be successful). Next piece of advice is to never allow rejection to take away the joy of doing what you love. Easier said than done, I know. I went several years with no success for my books. There were many times that took the joy away. I re-prioritized and made a deal with myself that I would do my part by creating the content and putting it out there for people to see, and then let God do with it what He desired. It would get in front of the right eyes when it was time. And that’s when I began noticing a difference.

Me: Are you working on anything at the present you would like to share with your readers about?
Andrea: I am! First of all, Perception and Deception 5: A Spy Series is on the way! The cliffhanger is almost over! You can expect to see it hit shelves this summer.

You can follow my page @andreahintzstoryteller and website to keep up-to-date on the progress for this project

Also, I’m working on producing a full cast, cinematic-styled audiobook for Perception and Deception (Book 1). The YouTube trailer / commercial was released and went viral right away! Check it out here:

Then the audiobook got featured on Market Watch, a Dow Jones & Company website!

Here it is:
https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/andrea-hintz-is-set-to-release-a-newaudiobook-for-her-hit-spy-fiction-series-perception-and-deception-2021-06-01

You can find more details about the audiobook production here on my website: https://andreahintz.wixsite.com/andreahintz/audiobooks

About the book

Ashton Mathis lives in a rural yet cliquey town in Vermont. As the owner of the town’s only grocery store, his life is successfully simple. But life begins to teeter towards something unusual after a strange yet beautiful woman named Felix moves into town. Swearing he will marry this girl someday, his pursuit of her proves to be successful…until she suddenly dumps him and he gets attacked in an alley. His rescuer is surprisingly Felix herself, revealing that she’s really a special agent for a top-secret division of the FBI and has blown her cover. Ashton suddenly finds himself thrown into a mission involving destructive weapons blueprints that could lead to worldwide catastrophe, running from the bad guys who are now after Felix and himself, and trying to win back the heart of this dangerous woman.

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When Ava Miller is offered a position as a part-time governess for the Riley household, she can hardly refuse such a kind offer, especially when it is made by a handsome gentleman that seems to have eyes only for her. Ignorant of the master of the house’s true intentions, Ava is soon caught up in a web of lies, passion, and undeniable lust. Will she be able to stop herself from giving into temptation, or will it be too late?

Title: Awakening

Author: Peter Gray

Pages: 404

Genre: Historical fiction, Romance

My review

A perfect slice of nineteenth-century art!

Awakening by Peter Gray is a historical romantic fiction that takes us to the depths of conflicting human emotions. Human emotions are very complex to interpret. We tend to begin relationships even though we know it is forbidden. We pursue our blind feelings. This often leads us to dangerous situations. The dilemma of choosing the right partner is unending. Ava is such an innocent character who is in this dilemma. She wants to do what is right with everyone around her. But people are not always what she seems off.

The centre of this long story is Ava Miller, a young, educated woman. She lives with her parents who own a book shop. When she was offered the position of a part-time governess by Mr Riley, who was recently relocated to their village, she can hardly refuse. She was thrilled to begin this new chapter in her life. But Mr Riley is not what he seems off. Ava is completely ignorant of his hidden motives and soon she was caught in the web of lies and betrayals. To find her way out, she must find the answers to her own feelings. She must choose which is right and which is wrong.

Ava is the central character of this story. Her transformation from an innocent woman to a strong-willed character is really amazing. The author has penned this character transformation very well.

The strongest trait of this novel is its narration. I was quite familiar with the author’s style of writing from his previous work, The tragic tale of Teddy Woven. Like that, he has added a flair of mystery and suspense in this story. All the characters are written as multi-layered. This way the author was able to explore the grey side of all characters. He also managed to end the story on a satisfying note, which I consider a strong feature of this drama.

A very good novel and I highly recommend this to other readers.

Rating: 5/5

Do you think you’re the ultimate San Francisco 49ers superfan?

Do you have a buddy who bleeds scarlet and gold for the 49ers?

Do you want to learn about the history of your favorite five-time Super Bowl champion?

Even if those don’t apply to you, The Ultimate San Francisco 49ers Trivia Book is the best book to learn about the San Francisco 49ers and their history. This trivia book is packed with interesting facts about the 49ers from cover to cover, taking you from the playing fields of the Bay Area to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

Title: The Ultimate San Francisco 49ers Trivia Book: A Collection of Amazing Trivia Quizzes and Fun Facts for Die-Hard 49ers Fans!

Author: Ray Walker

Pages: 139

My review

This is an invaluable possession for every San Francisco 49ers fan. This short book invites us to a walkthrough of 76 year-long history of 49ers. I must say, this book is structured as a very interesting mix of facts and trivia quizzes. The author has traced the history of 49ers from its birth, ownership and legendary players. From owners Anthony Morabito to Jed York and players like Joe Montano, Steve Young, Jerry Rice and Ronnie Lott, who had given their blood and sweat to build 49ers as team to an emotion.

The author left no stones unturned to prepare this book.  It comprises every major and minor events, player stories and behind scenes which shaped the history of the team.

Overall, this is an impressive book written in a very engaging and interesting manner for every die-hard fans of 49ers.

Have you been thrilled watching Quinn Hughes dominate during his rookie year? Did you laugh at the classy and hilarious way Roberto Luongo and Cory Schneider handled their goaltender controversy? Did you jump out of your chair the day Vancouver drafted BOTH Sedin twins?

If you’re that type of fan, you’ve got to pick up The Ultimate Vancouver Canucks Trivia Book!

In a series of incredible, specially themed chapters, this book will test your knowledge of the best franchise the West Coast has ever seen! Try your hand at multiple-choice scenarios, prove your knowledge with true or false questions, and grab some great little-known anecdotes to share at the bar from the “Did You Know” sections.

Title: The Ultimate Vancouver Canucks Trivia Book: A Collection of Amazing Trivia Quizzes and Fun Facts for Die-Hard Canucks Fans!

Author: Ray Walker

Pages: 123

My review

Vancouver Canucks is undoubtedly one of the best teams ever produced in the history of NHL. They had their ups and downs, a fair share of controversies along with thrilling wins over a century-long history. They are the masters of keeping fans in the edge of the seat throughout the game. Cheering heart out for Canucks is a tradition.

This book is a walkthrough to their past, present, controversies and dramas. The author mixed the trivia quizzes with lesser-known facts and fun. I picked this book to relive the days dominated by Kirk McLaren and Trevor Linden.

Canucks had never a shortage of talented players. They rose to fame through persistent hard work. Many stories and facts in this book, underline this fact beyond any scope of doubts. Also, this book gives a greater joy of knowing my favourite team little more

The Ultimate San Francisco Giants Trivia Book is a staple for anyone who loves baseball, sports trivia, and the G-Men.

You will be tested on your knowledge of mind-blowing facts from not only the Giants of the City by the Bay, but also the Giants of New York.

Learn about the legacies of Willie Mays and Willie McCovey and take a nostalgic look back at three World Series wins that dominated the early 2010s.

Title: The Ultimate San Francisco Giants Trivia Book: A Collection of Amazing Trivia Quizzes and Fun Facts for Die-Hard Giants Fans!

Author: Ray Walker

Pages: 154

My review

The ultimate San Francisco Giants Trivia Book by Ray Walker is a complete package detailing the two-century long history of one of the most decorated teams in the baseball history. Being one of the most dominant team of the past decade, they have unmatched possessions of eight World Series titles. This team has scripted the baseball history through their vigour and never gives up attitude. Knowing their long history is an honour to the most loved sports of the entire world.

The author has done an amazing job to narrate this history without missing the excitement and drama. Giants history cannot be complete without mentioning their rivals Los Angeles Dodgers and Oakland A’s.

With a blend of quizzes, quotes, insider stories, behind dramas, wins and loses, this is truly a rollercoaster ride for every Giants fan. A perfect read to cherish our memories and relive the triumph.