Spotlight & $25 GC Giveaway: Magical Mountain by Asmaa Jamil

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This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. Asmaa Jamil will be awarding a $25 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour.

 

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.

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

 

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17 Comments

  • Reply
    Goddess Fish Promotions
    January 17, 2022 at 6:47 am

    Thanks for hosting!

  • Reply
    Rita Wray
    January 17, 2022 at 10:38 am

    Sounds like a good read.

    • Reply
      Asmaa Jamil
      January 17, 2022 at 12:32 pm

      Thank you and I hope you get the chance to read it.

  • Reply
    Asmaa Jamil
    January 17, 2022 at 11:24 am

    Thank you for hosting my book. This is so exciting.

    • Reply
      Deborah
      January 17, 2022 at 8:49 pm

      Happy to have you on the blog! Good luck with the tour!

  • Reply
    bn100
    January 17, 2022 at 2:39 pm

    cool cover

    • Reply
      Asmaa Jamil
      January 18, 2022 at 7:31 am

      thank you

  • Reply
    sherry1969
    January 17, 2022 at 6:02 pm

    I really like the cover and the excerpt.

    • Reply
      Asmaa Jamil
      January 17, 2022 at 9:34 pm

      Thank you.

  • Reply
    Bea LaRocca
    January 18, 2022 at 7:05 am

    I enjoyed reading the synopsis and excerpt, this sounds like a wonderful story,. Thank you for posting

    • Reply
      Asmaa Jamil
      January 18, 2022 at 7:31 am

      Thank you and it is a good story.

  • Reply
    Tracie Cooper
    January 19, 2022 at 6:02 pm

    What inspires your book plots?

    • Reply
      Asmaa Jamil
      January 20, 2022 at 1:16 pm

      I 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.

  • Reply
    Tracie Cooper
    January 20, 2022 at 12:44 pm

    What is your favorite holiday?

    • Reply
      Asmaa Jamil
      January 20, 2022 at 1:17 pm

      Thanksgiving 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.

  • Reply
    Tracie Cooper
    January 21, 2022 at 4:36 pm

    Do you have any tips for writing slumps?

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      Asmaa Jamil
      January 21, 2022 at 4:50 pm

      Search 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.

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