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Book Review - THE SPACE BETWEEN WORLDS by Micaiah Johnson

9/8/2020

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The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson is about multidimensional travel. This novel revolves around Cara, a young woman who is a traverser. She goes between all versions of Earth to gather information and data on that version of Earth. The catch to this job? She can't visit a world where she is still alive. There are also limits to what she can do, and every trip has consequences. The twist, Cara isn't who everyone thinks she is, and she must not only hide her own secrets, but reveal the secrets of others.

I wasn't sure, when I started this novel, if I would like it. I thought for sure that it would be another lazy novel to give an author the recourse to continue writing the same characters in different worlds. It was not what I expected, which was a good thing. This novel involves people of different ethnic backgrounds and sexual orientations, which led to some of the interesting ideas and segments in the novel. Not only is Cara of a dark skinned ethnicity, but her manager, Dell is as well. This in itself leads to a disparity that can even be seen today in how people react to and treat each other.

There were moments, on the different versions of Earth, when I thought the book could have used some editing and some of the information could have been left out. Some parts of the novel, especially on Earth 172, were a little long and unnecessary. I would have also like a little more development to Jean, the man who kept trying to help Cara be a better version of herself. There was a little bit of character development lacking, and for characters that were important to Cara, like Dell, Jean, her sister, Esther, and even the tech guy, Adam. This would have pulled me in a little to scenes that seemed to simply happen.

I would have like a little more on Cara's "boyfriend" Nik Nik as well. I can't say much more on this without giving parts of the book away, so I shall end that comment there.

I would recommend this novel to anyone looking for a change in their science fiction. Not only is this written by a woman of color, but it's written by a woman, and the novel itself has diverse characters. Plus, it is a pretty good read.
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Author Interview with Kim Darnell

12/5/2019

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I'd like to introduce you to Kim Darnell, author, wife, and mother. She recently released her debut novel Ready to Give An Answer. I was with Kim through part of this journey and trust me her book is one you don't want to miss. Her book is about life, and although many might look at it and think they don't want to read about someone's spiritual journey, trust me, you will. It is a book everyone and anyone can relate to, in several different ways. So without any more from me, let's meet Kim Darnell.

Let the internet world know what your debut novel is all about:
Ready to Give An Answer is a book I started out writing for myself and my family, but ended up wanting to share more widely once it was complete.  It’s really the story of how I came to faith and how that impacted my life in high school, college, marriage, moving across the country, and handling an early miscarriage.

What do you want people to know about you and why you write?
As a little girl, I loved to write short stories and poems, and in school, I was one of the weird people who actually enjoyed writing book reports and essays, so much so that I ended up being a writing major!  I write because it’s the best way I can express myself.  I’d like to consider myself an articulate conversationalist, but writing has always been the way I feel I can best organize my thoughts and communicate clearly.

Why do you write the genre you do?
I hadn’t even heard of memoir until I took a class in college, and it was the perfect fit for me! I felt a bit out of place in poetry and fiction classes, but memoir was a place where I could bring my own stories to life.

What is the first book that made you cry?
Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White.  It was one of my favorites as a child.  How can you not cry when Wilbur has to say goodbye to Charlotte? *I think everyone can feel the same about this one - inserts interviewer*

What are common traps for aspiring writers?
Not being in a critique group.  I was so much more productive as an aspiring writing when I regularly attended one.  Critique groups keep you bringing new material, enliven your old material, and you get to meet a bunch of great writers — it’s what Michael Scott would call a win-win-win! *Oh yes, who gets this awesome reference?!?!*

How did publishing your first book change your process of writing?
Publishing my first book hasn’t really changed my writing process. It’s made me want to do it again!  Self-publishing and marketing is a lot less fun than actually writing, but it is very rewarding to get to hear readers’ feedback. *Agreed

What was the best money you ever spent as a writer?
Probably on books.  I don’t think you can be a good writer if you’re not a reader! 

How do you select the names of your characters?
Although I write about real people, I do have to change names from time to time.  Sometimes I’ll just go with the first name that pops into my head. Other times there has been someone else that the person has reminded me of, and I’ve used that name.

Do you Google yourself?
Not until you just asked that question… I’m pleased to see that my author picture came up!
*It is surprising how many people DON'T google themselves!!!*

How can people get in touch with you?
People can get in touch with me via Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Kim-Darnell-Author-405507216844829/?modal=admin_todo_tour. 

What are you working on now?
I’m working on a new book called No One Ever Told Me and am soliciting feedback for readers to be featured in it!  This book will be a collection of quotes and short stories from my own life and readers’ lives detailing things we had to learn on our own.  Please consider sharing:  What is it no one ever told you that you wish they had? 
*Internetland, the link to answer this question, and maybe be a part of Mrs. Darnell's next book is below. Please feel free, if you have time to help Kim out!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8B8B953

Kim's book can be found on Amazon, or you can click on the link below, and it is available as an eBook and a paperback:
www.amazon.com/Ready-Give-Answer-Kim-Darnell/dp/1072014866


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