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Ghie Yuu developed an interest in writing in high school after she started writing for the school newspaper, eventually becoming the features editor. She always found solace in writing stories to get through challenging times in her life --- the worse things were, the longer the pieces she would write.
Her dream was to become one of the inspiring well - known novel writer so she planned to take journalism, but, her father got disabled few years ago secondary to an injury to the spinal cord. Hence, she took Physical Therapy instead of Journalism in college. Her father has told that as long as she has pen and paper, she must keep on writing. But her focus remained on her chosen course.
On her 3rd year in college, her father died in an unacceptable way. She found herself very depress with that sudden incident. She was sick all the time but she still continued studying though it was very hard with her condition, she must keep on going because she must not lose her scholarships.
The next year, she had meniere's disease on left ear. With this kind of illness, she learned that self pity was next to self destruction. Hence, she joined the school newspaper to use her extreme emotions to write again.
On her first year of job as a licence physical therapist, she met an owner of a national newspaper and eventually became her columnist.
She continued her career as PT in other country to make her motherto stop from working as domestic helper and settle for good in their country. Working outside the country away from love ones and heartache from a person she waited for nine years have given her deep motivation to stand herself and finally pursue what she really wanted in her heart.
Reviewed by Tracy Slowiak for Readers' Favorite
In an epic story that crosses fantastic lands and leaps across cultural divides, The Quest for Kismet by debut author Ghie Yuu is a wonderful new entry in the genre of fantasy fiction. Following the story of young Jasser, a boy on a mission to find his kidnapped sister, the story wends its way through his daring escapes, encounters with magical beasts, and adventures and thrills all the way. Jasser encounters many interesting characters along his journey, some from his world, some not, but each on a journey of their own, each with a goal that is important to them. Will Jasser meet his goal and find his sister, or will the quests of the others get in his way? You'll have to read The Quest for Kismet to find out!
I very much enjoyed The Quest for Kismet. Author Ghie Yuu has done a great job in creating characters that readers will connect with, relate to and care about. If that isn't a hallmark of a very talented author, I am not sure what is. The story line of the book is very exciting and the world creation is vivid and original. Any reader who enjoys a good work of fantasy, or who is just looking for a unique new read in general, should absolutely give this book a try. I am pleased to recommend The Quest for Kismet, and look forward to reading more from the promising new author, Ghie Yuu, in the very near future!
