2025 Year of the Wood Snake, Original Words from Aiyana Saint Gimbel, gathered here on this blog.

One of the most exhilarating yet daunting experiences can be an interview. It's a moment when our words have the power to shape perceptions and inspire others. Shortly after my book, *The Last of the Ancient Earth Keepers*, was published with PUBLISH AMERICA, I received an unexpected honor—a heartfelt book review delivered right to my doorstep. As my son and I sat together, reading the review, we were moved by the writer's insightful reflections.