As September Closes...

 

As September draws to a close, I am grateful for the tiny blessings amidst a world of uncertainty. It brought to mind the adage that 'health is the true wealth' as I watch my mother suffer ill-health. It's hard to think of anything other than her recovery. Each day, as we watch her fighting spirit to regain her health, we think of the times when three of our family members passed in their prime. Too young, too beautiful to die, yet so courageous in their trying times, they lived to leave a lasting impression.

-shobana-

On another note: 

My children's book, The Adventures of Tiny Star, has been published on Amazon, Apple, Voxa, Barnes & Noble, Rakuten Kobo, and Odillo. Please find the links and synopsis below. #GiftAchild a book today.

Thanks for reading. Have a great day.

-shobana-

#cosmos #universe #blogger #asterisks #sunsets #sunrise #phenomenon #nature #applebooks #Amazon #publishdrive #odillo

The Adventures of Tiny Star

New Publication by #PublishDrive - Read about the adorable Tiny Star who slips and falls from a cloud and what happens when it lands and gets stuck in the Earth's crust.

#The Adventures of Tiny Star is an adorable story I wrote for a very special young man. He turned six on 27th August. I was more excited for him, and began crafting this story a couple of weeks before.

It has everything a child will love - adventure, intrigue, and it will bring on that infectious smile with the antics of the forest animals. 

The links are below. Read the sample on Amazon. #GiftAChild a book today - and let's begin their first reading experience.

The Adventures of Tiny Star

Trapped in Earth's Crust

by Shobana Gomes

Book 1 - First Edition

Synopsis

Tiny Star slipped and fell off the clouds one day. Oh boy—what an adventure that turned out to be! He landed face down, burning a great big hole in the ground, and tumbled deep into Earth’s crust.

Nightingale and Owl saw everything. They trembled as the ground shook and spewed thick black clouds.

All the plants and animals of the forest were covered in soot and struggled to breathe. They heard Tiny’s cries for help... but who could save him?

Well, someone could. A mysterious black cloak of smoke circled Tiny and carried him away to the sea.

Read how Tiny Star was rescued and reunited with his friends in the constellation—an adventure full of wonder, courage, and cosmic magic.

The book is published on the following #marketplaces and is available to buy. @Publishdrive. 

Barnes & Noble:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-adventures-of-tiny-star-shobana-gomes/1148138880?ean=2940182314671

Rakuten Kobo:

https://www.kobo.com/ww/en/ebook/the-adventures-of-tiny-star?sId=a153f963-e895-46b8-8c41-1628ee576844&ssId=i_1ZchbbEV94oS3VwyRVv

Apple Books:

https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-adventures-of-tiny-star/id6751627915

Odillo (US Marketplace)

https://marketplace.odilo.us/opac/?id=08447378#recordCard 

Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP2B8Z84

Voxa

https://voxa.ro/ebooks/8e746109-4bb4-409c-92ed-988cc3f2dd3a

The Children of the Sun, an inheritance of the Incas.

An Amazon Bestseller in Indigenous Fantasy. Read it on Kindle, Free on KU. Paperback edition available.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJWXDLRP

Eyes that follow the trail of the fire...

Eyes that follow the trail of the fire in the sky are filled with astronomical distractions - shobana

A couple of days ago, when I stood at the window of my bedroom, I witnessed a magnificent sunset. As always, sunsets and sunrises are a phenomenon to me.

The phrase "Eyes that follow the trail of the fire in the sky are filled with astronomical distractions" is a poetic way of describing a person's experience when gazing at the night sky.

It means that while a person is focused on a single, striking event, such as a meteor (the "fire in the sky"), their attention is simultaneously captured by countless other objects and phenomena of the universe. The "astronomical distractions" refer to the stars, planets, and galaxies that become visible as we look up at certain times of the day or night, mainly during sunrise and sunset. A person's focus on one specific, fleeting event leads them to become engrossed in the vastness and complexity of the cosmos.

On another note: 

My children's book, The Adventures of Tiny Star, has been published on Amazon, Apple and Odillo. Please read the sample on Amazon here. #Giftachildabook today.

Thanks for reading. Have a great day.

-shobana-

#cosmos #universe #blogger #asterisks #sunsets #sunrise #phenomenon #nature #applebooks #Amazon #publishdrive #odillo

The Adventures of Tiny Star

New Publication by #PublishDrive - Read about the adorable Tiny Star who slips and falls from a cloud and what happens when it lands and gets stuck in the Earth's crust.

#The Adventures of Tiny Star is an adorable story I wrote for a very special young man. He turned six on 27th August. I was more excited for him, and began crafting this story a couple of weeks before.

It has everything a child will love - adventure, intrigue, and it will bring on that infectious smile with the antics of the forest animals. 

The links are below. Read the sample on Amazon. #GiftAChild a book today - and let's begin their first reading experience.

The Adventures of Tiny Star

Trapped in Earth's Crust

by Shobana Gomes

Book 1 - First Edition

Synopsis

Tiny Star slipped and fell off the clouds one day. Oh boy—what an adventure that turned out to be! He landed face down, burning a great big hole in the ground, and tumbled deep into Earth’s crust.

Nightingale and Owl saw everything. They trembled as the ground shook and spewed thick black clouds.

All the plants and animals of the forest were covered in soot and struggled to breathe. They heard Tiny’s cries for help... but who could save him?

Well, someone could. A mysterious black cloak of smoke circled Tiny and carried him away to the sea.

Read how Tiny Star was rescued and reunited with his friends in the constellation—an adventure full of wonder, courage, and cosmic magic.

The book is published on the following #marketplaces and is available to buy. @Publishdrive. 

Barnes & Noble:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-adventures-of-tiny-star-shobana-gomes/1148138880?ean=2940182314671

Rakuten Kobo:

https://www.kobo.com/ww/en/ebook/the-adventures-of-tiny-star?sId=a153f963-e895-46b8-8c41-1628ee576844&ssId=i_1ZchbbEV94oS3VwyRVv

Apple Books:

https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-adventures-of-tiny-star/id6751627915

Odillo (US Marketplace)

https://marketplace.odilo.us/opac/?id=08447378#recordCard 

Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP2B8Z84

Voxa

https://voxa.ro/ebooks/8e746109-4bb4-409c-92ed-988cc3f2dd3a

The Children of the Sun, an inheritance of the Incas.

An Amazon Bestseller in Indigenous Fantasy. Read it on Kindle, Free on KU. Paperback edition available.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJWXDLRP

September Tides - Will it make a splash in our lives?

It is that beautiful month of September once more at our doorstep. Nine months into a year we just ushered in, and I can't believe it. What's in store for September, now that August has passed by? 

I'd like my books to soar because they were written with so much passion and love. My new publication is a children's story titled The Adventures of Tiny Star. Adults and children will fall in love with adorable Tiny. #Gift a child a #book, and give them an edge in educational fun. Reading a storybook will empower them with a love for learning. You can buy them from various #marketplaces, and they are also distributed to #libraries. I published the book through PublishDrive (https://publishdrive.com). I will keep you updated.

With Merdeka celebrations still ongoing, I'd like to share a part of a poem my good friend, Ray Smith, sent to me. A patriotic Malaysian, she is married to a British national. I believe we think the same when recounting our beautiful nation, when growing up, and how it has changed over the years. 

In profound nostalgia, she says this: 'Give true meaning to Merdeka.'

Turn it around (the country)

Into a green pasture

A Land of Milk and Honey

A land of promise for 

All

Give us a sky that's blue

Give us a future that's bright

Give us a reason to live 

And thrive

And most of all

Love all your children 

Equally

Thank you, Ray, for the meaningful verses. A true way to feel and hope for our country.

-shobana-

In conjunction with #MerdekaDay, please watch the video. I have also written a poem titled 'The Raised Flag' on SHOBANA - my poetry blog.

Please like, subscribe, and share the video. Thank you.

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The Adventures of Tiny Star

New Publication by #PublishDrive - Read about the adorable Tiny Star who slips and falls from a cloud and what happens when it lands and gets stuck in the Earth's crust.

#The Adventures of Tiny Star is an adorable story I wrote for a very special young man. He turned six on 27th August. I was more excited for him, and began crafting this story a couple of weeks before.

It has everything a child will love - adventure, intrigue, and it will bring on that infectious smile with the antics of the forest animals. 

I published the book through @Publishdrive on August 14th, and they distribute the book to libraries and marketplaces. Apple Books was the first to publish it. The link is below. Here's a summary for your kind reading. #GiftAChild a book today - and let's begin their first reading experience.

The book will be published on the following sites and more through @Publishdrive. I will keep you updated. They will distribute the book to libraries, retail outlets and other marketplaces.

Apple Books:

https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-adventures-of-tiny-star/id6751627915

Odillo (US Marketplace)

https://marketplace.odilo.us/opac/?id=08447378#recordCard

68 Years of Independence.

Malaysia celebrates 68 years of Independence today. Selamat Hari Merdeka, Malaysia. May God bless and keep this land safe from all calamities - shobana 

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ad0c5bcjjhQ

The Raised Flag, a poem in conjunction with Hari Merdeka, is published on SHOBANA. Here's the link for your kind reading: https://shobanagomes.blogspot.com/2025/08/the-raised-flag.html

Thank you for watching the video. Please like, share, and subscribe to the channel. 

Have a great celebration.

-shobana-

Nature is Our Greatest Provider

Nature is our greatest provider—offering the essentials of life: clean air to breathe, pure water to drink, nourishing food, and a harmonious environment in which to thrive. It is the sacred home of plants and animals, a sanctuary where life unfolds in its most beautiful forms. Beyond survival, nature gifts us shelter, healing herbs, and the rhythm of the four seasons that shape our lands and awaken our senses.

Yet today, nature stands on fragile ground. The careless actions of humankind—wars that scar landscapes and erase history, pollution that chokes oceans, and the relentless rise of global warming—have pushed our planet to the brink. What once took lifetimes for poets and visionaries to celebrate and preserve now risks fading into silence.

If we do not act with reverence and urgency, the beauty that inspired generations may vanish—leaving behind echoes of what once was.

We must work really hard to leave our children a clean Earth so they may live fruitful lives.

-shobana-

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The Children of the Sun continues to make waves with readers. Read the great reviews and Sample here:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJWXDLRP

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The Feast of Our Lady of Assumption - Patron Saint of France

It has been three years since I visited France. When I was in Paris, the Notre Dame Cathedral was undergoing refurbishment, and I couldn't enter the renowned church.

Our Lady of Assumption is the Patron Saint of France, and her feast is a major celebration, a public holiday in the country, and marked by processions, masses, and cultural festivities, reflecting the deep devotion to Mary among the French.

The feast also holds great importance to Catholics everywhere and is a tradition observed in many countries.

The Assumption of Our Lady is celebrated on August 15 and honours the belief that the Virgin Mary was assumed body and soul into heaven at the end of her earthly life. The Assumption highlights Mary's role in salvation history and her special position in the Church as the Mother of Christ.

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Our Lady holds a special place in my heart. I have seen her visions, and she has come to me in my dreams. The first time I saw her vision was when I was six years old. I was standing before her statue at the grotto, and I saw a brilliant light illuminate the statue. The light was a dazzling, white light. She looked so beautiful and radiant, and I saw her smile. Then her light fell on me. "You are so beautiful," I said, and ran into the church. I was a little fearful, but the feeling soon disappeared. Since then, I have seen her many times in my dreams. She is the one I turn to when I am troubled - my one and only recourse for salvation.

Cela fait trois ans que je suis retourné en France. Lors de mon séjour à Paris, la cathédrale Notre-Dame était en rénovation et je n'ai pas pu entrer dans cette célèbre église.

Notre-Dame de l'Assomption est la sainte patronne de la France. Sa fête est une célébration majeure, un jour férié dans le pays, marquée par des processions, des messes et des festivités culturelles, reflétant la profonde dévotion mariale des Français.

Cette fête revêt également une grande importance pour les catholiques du monde entier et est une tradition observée dans de nombreux pays.

L'Assomption de Notre-Dame est célébrée le 15 août et honore la croyance selon laquelle la Vierge Marie a été élevée au ciel corps et âme à la fin de sa vie terrestre. L'Assomption souligne le rôle de Marie dans l'histoire du salut et sa place particulière dans l'Église en tant que Mère du Christ.

Notre-Dame occupe une place particulière dans mon cœur. J'ai eu ses visions et elle est apparue à moi en rêve. La première fois que j'ai eu sa vision, c'était à l'âge de six ans. Je me tenais devant sa statue à la grotte et j'ai vu une lumière éclatante l'illuminer. C'était une lumière blanche et éblouissante. Elle était si belle et rayonnante, et j'ai vu son sourire. Puis sa lumière est tombée sur moi. « Tu es si belle », ai-je dit, et j'ai couru dans l'église. J'étais un peu effrayée, mais cette sensation a vite disparu. Depuis, je l'ai vue de nombreuses fois en rêve. C'est vers elle que je me tourne lorsque je suis troublée – mon seul et unique recours pour trouver le salut. Joyeuse fête !

Happy Feast Day!

-shobana-

Why Readers Need Indigenous Fantasy

Why Readers Need Indigenous Fantasy

Indigenous fantasy awakens the soul and broadens the mind. Rooted in ancestral wisdom and cultural storytelling, it invites readers into worlds where land, spirit, and myth intertwine. These stories cultivate empathy, ignite imagination, and decolonise traditional fantasy tropes. By embracing Indigenous voices, readers experience spiritual resilience and strengthen their connection to nature and heritage. Whether you're seeking magical realism or ancient truths, Indigenous fantasy offers transformative journeys that reshape how we think, feel, and dream. It’s not merely fiction—it’s a return to sacred storytelling.

Reading Indigenous fantasy is like wandering through a dream woven with roots. It’s grounding and vast. It teaches readers to listen to the land, honour ancestors, and envision futures shaped by wisdom—not conquest. #AmazonUKreaders #Escapism #Fantasy #Sacred #StorytellerUK2025 #wisdom #indigenous stories.

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