Write in such a way so readers never forget how your book made them feel.

The title seems a bit long here:). However, it's a point I wanted to emphasize. Anyone can write a book, it is the lasting impression it leaves the reader that makes it an exceptional book.

Have you read books that have influenced your way of thinking or even moulded you into the human you have turned into? Are you proud of who you are?

Beautiful thoughts create a beautiful mind, and I believe in that adage, to live a life amidst resplendence.

In this regard, I mean to adore nature and live simply, and you will never regret life. 

This morning I wrote a short article (3 min. read)  on Biopage titled "The Influence of Vivid Imagery & Descriptions in Storytelling." Here's the link:https://www.biopage.com/post/the-influence-of-vivid-imagery-and-descriptions-in-storytelling. Leave me a comment to let me know what you think.

Here's an excerpt:

Dialogues are important structure-building elements of a story. Dialogues add depth, and realism, and are a vital component to effective storytelling. However, stories can be told without them if the imagery and descriptions ignite an interest in a reader's five senses. ‘The Road' by Cormac McCarthy is a fine example of a successful fiction novel without dialogue that won the Pulitzer Prize in 2007. McCarthy concentrates on rich descriptions to attract the reader's senses, adding depth and rhythm to the story. He was so good that his book exemplified the power of descriptive language to pique a reader's interest and win the coveted title.

Happy reading.

Shobana

May's Light

It's not only the month to celebrate Mothers, May represents a transition period in seasons. In the Northern Hemisphere, it is Spring to Summer. In the Southern Hemisphere, it is autumn to winter. A time for growth and blossoming of nature. A time for renewal in various cultures. A time to celebrate life.

May which means Elder in Latin, is named after the Roman Goddess Maia, representing growth and fertility. The Lily of the Valley flower symbolises the month of May. What purity the flower represents and one of the most gorgeous, gentle flowers which bloom with pride. I remember it was Queen Elizabeth's favourite flower.

And even more special is, in May, we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Fatima. Catholics pray their rosaries fervently, especially for World Peace in this climate of great upheavals. 

Even, nature has been upheaved. What a sad thing. Everywhere there is some form of disaster taking place. 

There is the distress of war which has disrupted the order of the world. And yet, it continues.

Last Tuesday, I woke up in the wee hours of the morning.  What was it that woke me? I was not sure. So, I got dressed and attended the morning mass at Assumption Church.

The church had just been renovated and I thought to take a picture of the Grotto. Here it is: 

It was still dark in the morning, so the Grotto picture looked like it was taken at night.

I decided to stand before the Statue and take a photo. However, this is reflected in my picture. 

The statue of Our Lady was not visible. And I was standing right in front of her. The light from the Grotto radiated to create a mystery instead. Strange but uplifting that the light fell on me. Something I can't explain.

The month of May is gorgeous. Let's hope we find the courage to bring peace back to warring nations and turn Mother Nature's wrath into placidity. Think about the future of our children.

We need to bring peace and stability back to the world. We can only do this if we respect each other's diversity and build strength with our differences.

Have a great month everyone.

Shobana

Free Book to Read #Inkittbooks: Coralia

https://www.inkitt.com/stories/romance/1205996