The Deceived By: E. C. Fisher

The Deceived

By: E.C. Fisher

I truly love the cover of this book! The design is truly artistic and powerful all wrapped into one. And what I like about it even more, is that this rendition of Lucifer, aka Satan aka the Devil is much darker then most I have encountered, and I like it. There is something about the time and effort with cover art, that pulls me in.

Now as for the book, this is a different version of Revelations. In this version it is Lucifer’s end of days. So be prepared for a different outlook then what you are accustomed to, and let me tell you, this one will truly keep you reading to want to learn more.

Lucifer has gone and killed God, and then sent the Angels onto Earth for the cycle of rebirth. In the meantime, he has stayed in Heaven, plotting his revenge. 

The Arch Angel Michael as his Father is dying, gives him the Sword of Spirit, in hopes that he can save humanity, and is sent to Earth to try to do just that, upon his own rebirth. 

The Planet is being attacked by the four horsemen of the Apocalypse: Death, Famine, War and Conquest. 

Michael gathers a group of followers and travels across the US in hopes of defeating the Anti-Christ and ending Lucifer’s plan, as well as freeing his own love, who was taken hostage during his own escape from Heaven.

This book, is like no other biblical tale you would hope to read, and in fact, the Author has another book titled: “The Deceived: Additional Selection of Short Stories” Link: https://www.amazon.com/Deceived-Additional-Selection-Short-Stories-ebook/dp/B0768PCZW3/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 If you are interested. 

I truly found this book to be a five-star read myself, it was one of those unique style kind of books, that gives you a completely different way of looking at things. And sometimes, you just need to give everything a second look, and maybe even a third. And with the biblical stories and theories, there are so many, that all anyone ever does is argue. That’s one reason I enjoyed this book. It was written totally out of the ordinaire and it has its own sense of style and uniqueness. I truly enjoyed it, and think I found myself a new writer to follow!

Here are my questions for Mr. Fisher:

 1. What made you write this book, and how long did it take you?

I had a thought in my head one day while working, 'What if the Bible was a lie?' This thought drove me to think about what the consequences of that would be like and then my story sprung from that. I tried to focus the idea on Lucifer winning his war against God but during his reign, Lucifer found it impossible to just eradicate humanity, so he had to go about corrupting them. Hence his lie, the Bible. I decided not to focus on the effects of this revelation until it was near the time of his plans fruition, which was the End of Days or Revelations. It took me a little over six months to feel comfortable with my story to decide to go through with sending it over to an editor.

2. Do you have any photos or descriptions of the characters?

I was thinking of getting some illustrations completed for the characters, but I haven't done that yet. Maybe in the future, I will provide that as a bonus to go with the book.

3. What are you working on now?

I have a sent a fantasy story to my editor, it is broken into four parts at the moment which I hope to use to bring in more readers and followers. The book is titled; Re: Camelot Part One: The Descendant of the King. I am also working on a suspenseful paranormal story at the moment, it is my first attempt in this genre but I am feeling confident in it. The working title of this story is The Rain. I hope to bring both of these books to readers before the spring of 2018.

4. Did you ever think you would grow up and become a writer?

Writing was never something I thought I would find myself doing when I was younger. One day, I woke up and just had a story in my head and I wasn't able to sleep well until I was finally able to write it out.

5. What all education have you had?

Nothing more than High School.

6. What are your hobbies?

I like watching movies or TV shows. I was into bowling when I was younger but haven't been doing much of that lately. I like billiards.

7. Who is your favorite Author(s)?

I like Clive Cussler, Dan Brown and Jim Butcher

8. Where is your favorite place to write?

I have my computer set up in the living room. I find having the distractions around me help my creative mind figure out a scene I may be stuck on.

9. What inspires you to write?

I try to rethink old stories. Kind of how I thought of The Deceived and my new release Re:Camelot Part One: The Descendant of the King. 

10. Please share with us your social media and book links:

Social Media Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ecfisherautho r

Twitter: www.twitter.com/ecfisherauthor

Instagram: www.instagram.com/ecfisherauth or

Website: www.ecfisherauthor.com

Books:

The Deceived: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074 Z3Y8G9

The Deceived: Additional Selection of Short Stories: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076 8PCZW3

A Diary of Sweet Revenge: A Short Story: https://www.amazon.com//dp/B07 69CVFRV

11. Anything else that you would like to add?

I have released Re:Camelot Part One: The Descendant of the King. Please consider taking a look at it on Amazon: Re:Camelot Part One: The Descendant of the King: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078KZY3Q1

The Deceived by E.C. Fisher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I truly love the cover of this book! The design is truly artistic and powerful all wrapped into one. And what I like about it even more, is that this rendition of Lucifer, aka Satan aka the Devil is much darker then most I have encountered, and I like it. There is something about the time and effort with cover art, that pulls me in.

Now as for the book, this is a different version of Revelations. In this version it is Lucifer’s end of days. So be prepared for a different outlook then what you are accustomed to, and let me tell you, this one will truly keep you reading to want to learn more.

Lucifer has gone and killed God, and then sent the Angels onto Earth for the cycle of rebirth. In the meantime, he has stayed in Heaven, plotting his revenge.

The Arch Angel Michael as his Father is dying, gives him the Sword of Spirit, in hopes that he can save humanity, and is sent to Earth to try to do just that, upon his own rebirth.

The Planet is being attacked by the four horsemen of the Apocalypse: Death, Famine, War and Conquest.

Michael gathers a group of followers and travels across the US in hopes of defeating the Anti-Christ and ending Lucifer’s plan, as well as freeing his own love, who was taken hostage during his own escape from Heaven.

This book, is like no other biblical tale you would hope to read, and in fact, the Author has another book titled: “The Deceived: Additional Selection of Short Stories” Link: https://www.amazon.com/Deceived-Addit... If you are interested.

I truly found this book to be a five-star read myself, it was one of those unique style kind of books, that gives you a completely different way of looking at things. And sometimes, you just need to give everything a second look, and maybe even a third. And with the biblical stories and theories, there are so many, that all anyone ever does is argue. That’s one reason I enjoyed this book. It was written totally out of the ordinaire and it has its own sense of style and uniqueness. I truly enjoyed it, and think I found myself a new writer to follow!

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50 Ways to Worry Less Now By: Gigi Langer, PhD

50 Ways to Worry Less Now

By: Gigi Langer, PhD

This book was an eye opener, just let me tell you that right now! And if you haven’t read it, don’t even start thinking, “This is just gonna be another self-help book.” Because it isn’t ‘Just another self-help book!’ This book will help you see things that you never even thought about!

I am so impressed that I had the privilege to read this book! I will admit, I started off thinking in the negative, but as I read, I was not just enlightened, I was awakened. So much of what I think, do and see, and even feel, is negativity and I have the ability to put a stop to it, not just by walking away, not just by staying away, but by changing the way I think and do things. And this, my friends, is only the beginning.

The Author of this book: Gigi Langer opens up with her own truth, and shares her own stories with you, the reader. Through recovery of her own stress, and problems, Miss Langer started applying the tools she learned from the recovery programs, the therapies she learned, the scientific researches, and philosophical and spiritual teachings and incorporated them into her own unique remedy to relieve stress and anxiety. Then she shares them with you the reader, so that you may make the same changes and become a better version of yourself.

The book itself offers you four life strategies and fifty eclectic tools to help you dissolve the negativity of the World, your past, and your life, and make the healing changes into the person you know you want and deserve to be.

Miss Langer shares life experiences that have helped her, and others as well, defeat negative and dysfunctional relationships. With this book, you will feel the need and desirer to make changes, and benefit from them at the same time.

This book will help you:

1.     Manage relationships with calm wisdom.

2.   Create relationships that will blossom and thrive.

3.   Fulfill your own dreams without limitations.

And last but not least:

4.   Serve others in their own personal growth.

I give this book five beautiful healthy wise stars! Because with this book: you’ll be able to gain peace, clarity and wisdom, and share it with the World! Just as I am sharing it with you now! So, before it’s too late, get your own copy, and start making changes today! And remember: you read it here with me, and I was inspired enough to share it with you, just as you will be inspired enough to share it with others!

Now here are my questions for Miss Langer:

1. What made you decide to write this book and how long did it take you?

“Worry Less Now” began as a memoir chronicling my career as a professional horseback rider; three short marriages; and adventures in Spain, Hawaii, Brazil, and Germany (yes, those husbands travelled!). My wise fourth husband (of 30 years) suggested that instead I write a self-help book with “all those helpful things you say when you counsel people on the phone.”

I’ve worked with hundreds of women in recovery because I spent many years using alcohol, drugs, and romance to deal with a lifetime of worry and anxiety. When I stopped drinking 30 years ago, I began applying tools from therapy, recovery pro­grams, scientific research, and a variety of philosophical and spiritual teachings to overcome my negative thinking, dysfunctional relationships, perfectionism, addictions, chronic pain, and worry about loved ones.

I wrote Worry Less Now to share these tools with people who might benefit from them. I used parts of my own story to illustrate how I discovered the tools and how they helped me become happy and at peace. The book is very practical with four life strategies, 50 concrete tools, and step-by-step exercises.

It took 3 ½ years to write the first draft; then I sent it to beta readers and a developmental editor (Nina Amir) who suggested revisions. I took a year off to co-author an education book for Sage Publishing, and got back to “Worry Less Now” in 2015. I revised it two more times using feedback from two more groups of beta readers. Then I spent most of 2017 with editors, typographers, book cover designers, and proofreaders.

The book’s official release date is February 22, 2018. It was a lot of work, but I love the result and I hope it helps many people overcome their worries so they too can face their challenges with calm wisdom and courage.

2. Do you have any photos or descriptions of the characters?

Yes, I’ve attached the vision boards that I used with affirmations to help me persist and trust that “Worry Less Now” would finally be complete and ready for the world.

3. Did you plan to be a writer when you grew up?

I had no clue what I would become; I just kept following men around the world and becoming what I thought they wanted me to be. That’s how I ended up in grad school, became a professor, and began writing articles and books for teachers. I found I could write clearly and enjoyed the process. (However, the deadlines were rather crazy-making; I was still a prisoner of worry back then.)

4. What inspires you to write?

I love writing short essays about life lessons and personal growth. Anything that might help someone through a tough time. For example, after a friend wrote a blog about “looking beyond the contours” of our troubles, I journaled about it and later tied it to a beautiful quote from Rumi (“Out beyond ideas of rightdoing and wrongdoing is a field…”). That piece ended up in Chapter 5 (recovering your “true self”).

5. Do your friends and family support your writing?

Yes, my husband has been patient and encouraging, in spite of all the hours spent writing and publishing “Worry Less Now.” Many friends have supported me through masterminding, and other spiritual and recovery-related groups. My inner circle (my “posse”) has been with me the whole way, cheering me on and giving me courage during the scary times. Of course, I couldn’t have done with without my kitty, Murphy.

6. Where is your favorite place to write?

In my pajamas in my work space.

7. What are you working on now?

Connecting (via social media, articles, presentations, and retreats) with those who might benefit from the tools and ideas presented in “Worry Less Now.”

8. Who is your favorite Author(s) of all time?

Antoine St. Exupery (The Little Prince); Karen Casey (Each Day A New Beginning, Hazelden); Ann Patchett (Bel Canto); Muriel Barbery (The Elegance of the Hedgehog).

9. What all education have you had? 

LOTS! (You’ll see why when you read about the “invented self” in Chapter 2)

BA Spanish, French, and Education from University of Colorado

MA Education from Boston University

MA Psychology, EdS in Educational Evaluation from Stanford University

PhD in Psychological Studies in Education from Stanford University

10. Please share with us your social media and book links:

Purchase Links: www.gigilanger.com

https://www.amazon.com/Ways-Worry-Less-Now-Connection/dp/0999122002/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1516808198&sr=8-1&keywords=50+ways+to+worry+less+now

FB: Gigi Langer Author https://www.facebook.com/worrylessnow/

Twitter: @gigi_langer

Linked In: Gigi (Georgea) Langer

Google+: Gigi Langer

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37835790-50-ways-to-worry-less-now

11. Anything to add:

Worry Less Now is about changing your life from one of limitation, fear, and negativity to one of peace, dream fulfillment, and connection. It outlines four strategies and 50 tools from a wide variety of sources that I and others have used to overcome past wounds, chronic worry, perfectionism, dysfunctional relationships, alcoholism/addiction, chronic pain, and worry about loved ones. 

50 Ways to Worry Less Now: Reject Negative Thinking to Find Peace, Clarity, and Connection by Gigi Langer, Ph.D.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was an eye opener, just let me tell you that right now! And if you haven’t read it, don’t even start thinking, “This is just gonna be another self-help book.” Because it isn’t ‘Just another self-help book!’ This book will help you see things that you never even thought about!

I am so impressed that I had the privilege to read this book! I will admit, I started off thinking in the negative, but as I read, I was not just enlightened, I was awakened. So much of what I think, do and see, and even feel, is negativity and I have the ability to put a stop to it, not just by walking away, not just by staying away, but by changing the way I think and do things. And this, my friends, is only the beginning.

The Author of this book: Gigi Langer opens up with her own truth, and shares her own stories with you, the reader. Through recovery of her own stress, and problems, Miss Langer started applying the tools she learned from the recovery programs, the therapies she learned, the scientific researches, and philosophical and spiritual teachings and incorporated them into her own unique remedy to relieve stress and anxiety. Then she shares them with you the reader, so that you may make the same changes and become a better version of yourself.

The book itself offers you four life strategies and fifty eclectic tools to help you dissolve the negativity of the World, your past, and your life, and make the healing changes into the person you know you want and deserve to be.

Miss Langer shares life experiences that have helped her, and others as well, defeat negative and dysfunctional relationships. With this book, you will feel the need and desire to make changes, and benefit from them at the same time.


This book will help you:


1. Manage relationships with calm wisdom.


2. Create relationships that will blossom and thrive.


3. Fulfill your own dreams without limitations.


And last but not least:


4. Serve others in their own personal growth.


I give this book five beautiful healthy wise stars! Because with this book: you’ll be able to gain peace, clarity and wisdom, and share it with the World! Just as I am sharing it with you now! So, before it’s too late, get your own copy, and start making changes today! And remember: you read it here with me, and I was inspired enough to share it with you, just as you will be inspired enough to share it with others!

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