Six Weeks to Yehidah Blog Tour Stop

I would like to introduce author, Melissa Studdard and her 

award winning novel: Six Weeks To Yehidah!

Melissa Stud­dard is the author of the best­selling novel Six Weeks to Yehi­dah, and its companion journal, My Yehidah. Six Weeks to Yehidah has been named a finalist in the National Indie Excellence Awards and is a current finalist for the Readers Favorite Awards. Her poetry, fiction, essays, reviews, and arti­cles have appeared in numer­ous magazines, jour­nals, and antholo­gies. As you might have guessed already, she loves anything related to writing and reading, whether it's sitting alone with a book and a cup of hot tea, or attending a large poetry reading or literary festival. She currently resides in Texas with her wonderful daughter and their four sweet but mischievous cats.

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"The thing you would notice most was the rain, how the rain fell and fell and never seemed to stop. The sky was constantly swollen with it, then birthing it, swollen, then birthing again, and the hills, like greedy babies, suckled up all that rain. They shone and glistened green as the backs of frogs on bright green lily pads. Annalise was ten then, old enough that she’d begun thinking about grown up things, like picking her own clothes out for school, yet young enough, still, to indulge in fanciful imaginings of enchanted trees and talking hills. Her best friends were the clouds that canopied her village and the verdant hills that hosted her most precious and outrageous dreams."

Published: August 2, 2011

All Things That Matter Press

Paperback, 170 Pages

As spunky young Annalise travels from one adventure to another, she learns ancient wisdom traditions and gains deeper and deeper insight into herself and her world. Eventually she must make the most important decision she's ever faced -- whether or not to return to the self she has always known.

~ MY REVIEW ~

Six Weeks To Yehidah is a fantastical journey containing so much wisdom and insight. I can see why this is an award winning novel. This book has so many levels to it and you can read and enjoy it from any of them. At it's base it is a fun and spectacular fantasy story, containing lively worlds and creative characters. This book also has an immense amount of depth and if you choose to let it, it will really get your brain churning. 
The world building is wonderful and very enjoyable. You can easily picture the places Annalise visits. They are magical. The main character, Annalise, is so full of life and I easily fell in love with her character. Annalise begins to connect and grow in a way that allows her to see and experience things as they really are. She is no longer limited by how things seem to appear. She is taught many worldly lessons as her journey progresses and your heart will sing right along with her as she learns them. This story unfolds a little at a time, which is something I liked about it. It is not one you have to fully understand from the very beginning. You will be immersed in it regardless. When you do realize the reason for this girl's journey it does not hit you like an 'ah ha' moment. It is merely a growth in the story line that enables the reader to expand their perception of it. To me, the point of Six Weeks To Yehidah is the progression of the journey and what you can gain from it.

“Always remember, that the most 

beautiful and authentic worlds are inside your very own self, and

you can always find them.”

This is a story that should be shared with all. It will warm your heart and bring tears to your eyes. I highly recommend sitting down and taking this story in. 

Six Weeks To Yehidah is available in print and digital format:

Amazon / Barnes and Noble