Sandra Madera

Sandra Madera currently resides in New York and is a college graduate, obtaining her bachelor's degree in science. However, her true passion has always been reading and writing. She has been writing short stories since she was a child. Upon publishing a number of free short works, she published full-length YA works; the Restraint Trilogy and the Wicked Willow Series. She is currently working on her next novel. For free YA short story downloads and for information on upcoming novels visit www.sandramadera.com and http://sandra-madera.blogspot.com.

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• Insight: Web of Hearts and Souls #1 (Insight series 1) on May 02, 2014
  
  While I did enjoy the book, I just felt like there were a lot of confusing plot concepts. However, I enjoyed the dynamic between Willow, Landen, and Drake. The characters were so well written that it was easy to get into the story. I found it intriguing how Willow was drawn to Drake, hence making the love triangle complete. I loved the romance between Willow and Landen. It was sweet and made me green with envy. Landen is certainly worthy to be added to anyone's book boyfriend list. It was a little redundant with the picking up and dropping off of Willow's friends to the Earthly realm. The plot could have been more subtle. I felt like there were a lot of moments that Willow was placed in a position of fainting from being overwhelmed. The overdramatic elements, however, kept the story moving and were enjoyable as I was reading. This book can be information overload. There are so many concepts that are brought together it feels like a lot when you are reading it. Sometimes simpler is better in terms of the journey. This book was loaded with themes and concepts and kept going when it should have ended. There was enough in this book to make two novels, but overall, it is a book worth reading. I should add that there was no erotica in this book which was a plus. It is a true YA novel and all romance is fitting for the age level. - Sandra Madera http://www.sandramadera.com http://sandra-madera.blogspot.com
  
• Yes... I Will Follow Him on Sep. 18, 2015
  
  How does one surrender to the Lord and find a greater happiness than they ever knew existed? Using biblical examples and life experiences, Author George Calleja offers an answer to the question. Ultimately, we are spiritual beings who are in a constant search for something greater than ourselves. What I got from this book is that taking a chance, getting out of that comfort zone, surrendering, and serving one can fill that hole in our hearts with the spirit, finding peace and increased faith in God and humanity. The public view of religion in this "modern" age is that it is restrictive and prohibits people from really living through passions, blocking pleasures. However, are we really living when we are driven by temporary pleasures? This book offers the point of view which is contrary to the world view, offering a view which is satisfying to the seat of the human experience... our soul. Imagine really living through saying "yes!" to Christ, living fully by being of service to God and His creation... humanity. The bible is filled with flawed human beings who said "yes!" to a journey of self sacrifice and true happiness, bringing the Truth to the world. Examples used include St. Paul and the Blessed Mother who honored where they were being called by the Lord and surrendered completely to His will and greater purpose. Although they were met with rejection and did so at great peril, these powerful witnesses are the inspiration to live a more fulfilling existence by unifying your path with that of God's vision for your life. It is a path of surrender, service, and ultimately love of humanity and the Lord. This is a great, easy read that seeks to inspire others to take action, offer service to our fellow man, and to be of service to God for His higher purpose and yours. Mr. Calleja speaks from a position of experience, spreading the gospel through action, love, and at great personal sacrifice, but the lessons learned, in terms of spiritual development, were invaluable.