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Mirror Image
154 pages, Paperback
Published December 13, 2023
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Fran Lewis
47 books132 followersBiography: Fran Lewis
Born in the South Bronx, I grew up with people from many ethnic backgrounds. I learned to play and work with children in my school that came from other countries and different places.
I was always over weight as a child and got picked on a lot by the other children in my class and even my teachers. I found it hard to do many of the sporting activities that my sister and cousins could do. I learned at an early age that kids can be mean and I promised myself that I would never retaliate or do mean things to other kids in return.
When I decided to write my short stories I realized that I had a lot to say about my youth and in both of my books I tell about a ten year old girl named Bertha who learns to deal with real life issues kids face today at home and in school. I write reviews for other sites and I wrote three children’s books and currently writing one on Alzheimer’s Disease.
As an educator I the New York City Public Schools for over 36 years, I realized just how unique and precious our children are. I was the reading and writing staff developer in my school and the dean. I loved the children and had the respect of my fellow teachers and parents.
Teaching children to read was really very rewarding and introducing them to writing and creating their own stories was exciting for the students. I am a member of WhosWho of America’s Executives and Professionals as well as a member of WhosWho of America’s Teachers. I am the author of three children’s books and my fourth entitled Memories Are Precious: Alzheimer’s Journey: Ruth’s Story will be out next month. I am currently writing my fourth Bertha Book and a second on cognitive ways to keep your brain alert. The tentative title is Sharp as a Tack or Scrambled Eggs: Which Describes Your Brain. This book will deal with how we should help those who are seniors keep their minds and bodies active as well as ways to help delay dementia and Alzheimer’s.
I review books for Manic Readers, I justfinished.com and BookPleasures.com. I review books for authors upon request and would love to get paid for doing my reviews. There are publicists that send me books to review and that get paid for my reviews. I wrote five books that are self-published and I am going to complete one book children’s book and one based on a true story.
I host two radio shows on Red River Radio. The first is a book discussion where I interview or ask authors questions about their writing and books along with a book club panel to ask additional questions. I am going to host a show for children’s and Ya authors starting in August. I have been interviewed many times. I will be interviewed on D’s Roundtable on August 19th at and page Page Readers on Sept. 27th at three. My book discussion show is the third Wed. of every month at one eastern and my children’s author’s show will be four times a year. I am also going to interview Dr. Kenneth Weene on Sept. 21st at four. I had to reschedule the interview due to personal reasons. We will discuss the inside scoop about insane asylums and his career working in one plus his book Memoirs from an Asylum.
I hope this gives you a picture of what I do. Fran
I am a reading and writing staff developer and I worked with children with reading and writing disabilities.
https://profiles.google.com/gabina49
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February 9, 2024
In this collection, if you are an awful person then don’t look in this book’s mirror. There are 17 stories about people who just can’t figure out how to do the right thing and they pay for it. A lot of the stories had to do with people in the beauty and health industry which I found interesting. There is also one redemption story so good for that person for changing and not having to go into the angry mirror.
The last 6 stories were bonus content and dealt with some more people that made bad choices. Most of these were centered more around a cemetery and their headstones.
This collection filled the spot for a collection of poetry, essays, or short stories in a 2024 challenge that is happening through my library.
It was a quick read. It took me about an hour. The stories weren’t as scary as I anticipated which I liked. There are bad people in this life that do bad things. This book highlights them and shows that they don’t go unpunished.
There was one sad story in the collection called “I Hate Myself” about a high school girl and prom. It is in the bonus section but does not have the same theme as the rest of the stories.
The last 6 stories were bonus content and dealt with some more people that made bad choices. Most of these were centered more around a cemetery and their headstones.
This collection filled the spot for a collection of poetry, essays, or short stories in a 2024 challenge that is happening through my library.
It was a quick read. It took me about an hour. The stories weren’t as scary as I anticipated which I liked. There are bad people in this life that do bad things. This book highlights them and shows that they don’t go unpunished.
There was one sad story in the collection called “I Hate Myself” about a high school girl and prom. It is in the bonus section but does not have the same theme as the rest of the stories.
February 5, 2024
Are you intrinsically good… Or evil?
Is your heart in the right place?
You may not be as innocent as you believe… And the mirror will know. The mirror is everywhere. Watching. Judging. Sentencing. As the mirror enacts its vengeance, the people deserving its wrath are trapped as faces in its reflection… Will you be next?
Mirror Image is a series of short stories that are similar to parables. Each has a lesson that shows what evil can look like. Either a person learns their lesson and changes or they risk being trapped in the glass for eternity.
Mirror Image is a set of stories that is appropriate for readers of all ages, provided they don’t mind a frightening story. I love that some end with the opportunity to let our imagination run with it and am excited to use these as fireside stories!!
Is your heart in the right place?
You may not be as innocent as you believe… And the mirror will know. The mirror is everywhere. Watching. Judging. Sentencing. As the mirror enacts its vengeance, the people deserving its wrath are trapped as faces in its reflection… Will you be next?
Mirror Image is a series of short stories that are similar to parables. Each has a lesson that shows what evil can look like. Either a person learns their lesson and changes or they risk being trapped in the glass for eternity.
Mirror Image is a set of stories that is appropriate for readers of all ages, provided they don’t mind a frightening story. I love that some end with the opportunity to let our imagination run with it and am excited to use these as fireside stories!!
February 16, 2024
Mirror image is a reflection of bad, bad people, focusing on them having to finally face the consequences of their actions. Comprised of 17 short stories where the damage has been done and they will have one last chance for redemption before the mirror claims them. I really enjoyed the stories, each one obviously has dark themes and elements and makes you think and sometimes makes your head spin. I think a couple of the stories could have had a little more depth but looking back at the book as a whole each tale really was impactful. From the very first chapter I was hooked and totally loved the Are You Afraid of the Dark? vibes.
Also, this cover is perfect! Each story I could really image the person joining the mirror. Perfect short story collection that will leave you questioning the reflection in the mirror.
My reviews can also be found on The Book Review Crew
Also, this cover is perfect! Each story I could really image the person joining the mirror. Perfect short story collection that will leave you questioning the reflection in the mirror.
My reviews can also be found on The Book Review Crew
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