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Description of Magical Mountain
Magical Mountain is the first book in four-part fantasy series, Kingdom of Treasures. The book retells the story o Cinderella from the fairy’s perspective, giving readers insight into a classic fairytale from a fresh viewpoint. Keeping things interesting, Magical Mountain also borrows plot and character elements from 1001 Arabian Nights (Two Sister Who Were Jealous of Their Younger Sister). However, the story fosters its ow exciting adventure as it focuses on the fairies and the story following the marriage.
In this tale of love, family, and betrayal, reader get a glimpse into what it means to be a true female hero from the fairy an human perspectives. In doing so, Magical Mountain veers from traditional fairytale conventions, in which men typically fulfill the hero role. The women in the story demonstrate what real courage and strength look like. In the end the female characters prove to the reader that fighting with heart pays off.
Read an Excerpt of Magical Mountain
“We are talking of marriage, my dear sisters. Think grand, not some merchant who is here today and gone tomorrow. No disrespect to Father,” Avina said, with a gleam in her eye.
“No, no,” Bren and Rella chorused.
Avina wore a satisfied smile. “He was a great merchant, and he wanted us to marry well. So, I ask my dear younger sisters: Who would you want to have as a husband, and why? For me, I want to have the King’s baker as a husband.”
“Why?” Bren asked.
“A baker is never in the frontline of war, and I could eat the best bread and cake in the land.”
Bren and Rella looked at each other and burst into laughter.
Avina smirked. “Well, let’s see if you can come up with something better.”
“I would be very content to marry the King’s head cook. I could feast on delicate stews, as well as bread!” Bren exclaimed.
Rella laughed so hard that she held her stomach, and Avina scowled because she was upstaged.
“It seems that our youngest sister has a better idea. Tell us what you would want, since you find our choices so amusing.”
“Very well! Since we’re making grand wishes, we should aim only for the best. I wish to marry the King himself. I would then have the best food and the best bread in the kingdom.”
Fairy Lexi muttered her magic word, “Souhait,” and then she twirled her magic wand in a circle, and then gold stars appeared.
About Author Asmaa Jamil
Originally from Northern Iraq, Asmaa Jamil was born into the Chaldean Christian ethnic group before moving to the United States, where she grew up. Leaving the corporate world not long ago to focus on her writing full time, Asmaa draws on her experiences living and working in several different countries to influence her creative process. While abroad, Asmaa learned about other cultures and their unique traditions, a key role in her development as a writer.
Asmaa Jamil holds an MBA in International Business, a PGCert in Management Information Systems, and an MLA in Near Eastern Languages. Her two decades of professional experience in retail, wholesale and entrepreneurship brought her extensive cultural insights, working with diverse international teams in Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and North and South America.
Raised in a family of storytellers, Asmaa always felt inspired by the power of a narrative. Specifically, she found that family stories were the most captivating, as they speak to audiences of all ages with ease. Not to mention, Asmaa likes that family stories foster opportunities for household gatherings and traditions.
Her first book, titled Magical Mountain from the Kingdom of Treasures series, explores influential female character roles. Outside of writing, Asmaa Jamil enjoys reading history and visiting historical sites around the world. She also has a fascination for connecting the old with the new, demonstrated through her storytelling. When it comes down to it, Asmaa is happy with a cup of coffee, great conversations with loved ones, and of course, good food.
Magical Mountain on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1663215839
Magical Mountain on Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58851340-magical-mountain
Buy on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1663215839
Review on Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58851340-magical-mountain
Publish announcement:
https://thgmwriters.com/blog/magical-mountain-fantasy-novel-published/
Editorial team (THGM Writers):
https://thgmwriters.com/writing/book-writers/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/AsmaaJamil8
Asmaa Jamil will be awarding a $25 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.
17 Comments
Goddess Fish Promotions
January 17, 2022 at 6:47 amThanks for hosting!
Rita Wray
January 17, 2022 at 10:38 amSounds like a good read.
Asmaa Jamil
January 17, 2022 at 12:32 pmThank you and I hope you get the chance to read it.
Asmaa Jamil
January 17, 2022 at 11:24 amThank you for hosting my book. This is so exciting.
Deborah
January 17, 2022 at 8:49 pmHappy to have you on the blog! Good luck with the tour!
bn100
January 17, 2022 at 2:39 pmcool cover
Asmaa Jamil
January 18, 2022 at 7:31 amthank you
sherry1969
January 17, 2022 at 6:02 pmI really like the cover and the excerpt.
Asmaa Jamil
January 17, 2022 at 9:34 pmThank you.
Bea LaRocca
January 18, 2022 at 7:05 amI enjoyed reading the synopsis and excerpt, this sounds like a wonderful story,. Thank you for posting
Asmaa Jamil
January 18, 2022 at 7:31 amThank you and it is a good story.
Tracie Cooper
January 19, 2022 at 6:02 pmWhat inspires your book plots?
Asmaa Jamil
January 20, 2022 at 1:16 pmI always loved reading the 1001 Arabian Nights and thought they had a different version of stories we read as young adults. While working in different countries, I felt these stories needed to be retold and I put them into my fantasy world.
Tracie Cooper
January 20, 2022 at 12:44 pmWhat is your favorite holiday?
Asmaa Jamil
January 20, 2022 at 1:17 pmThanksgiving because it is a holiday that allows us to take a break and recognize and give thanks to what we have. There are so many people around the world that do not have a place to call home and do not know if they will have another meal. Most of us have a home and do know we will have at least another meal.
Tracie Cooper
January 21, 2022 at 4:36 pmDo you have any tips for writing slumps?
Asmaa Jamil
January 21, 2022 at 4:50 pmSearch and read about ordinary people and their lives. I sometimes just google things that people either found fascinating, inspirational stories from their families or friends. Another way it to be with people and hear their story. We all have a story worth telling. I hope this helps.