Executive Vice President at Datatrax, Jack King studied at Stephen F. Austin State University Past: University of Oklahoma and Southern Nazarene University. Jack King is a former advertising Mad Man (including a stay at iconic Ogilvy & Mather) and senior marketing executive. With multiple degrees and some doctoral work in history, he is fascinated with stories that capture the heart and soul of the past as well as the present; how people live, love, survive, overcome and triumph. He has a great passion for writing fine books, and we are eagerly awaiting the publication for his book titled “QUEST FOR THE MIDDLE KINGDOM” – the release date will be on August 2014. Jack has various other projects nearing completion. These days, he indulges in another of his loves, basketball––coaching/playing on adult teams, as well as volunteer coaching youth teams. A fitness fanatic, Mr. King works out as much as he writes, which is to say, every day. Mr. King Lives in Plano, Texas with his beautiful wife, and equally gorgeous two young daughters.
ABOUT – “Quest for the Middle Kingdom”
BOOK PROMOTION – “QUEST FOR THE MIDDLE KINGDOM” Creative effort by Jonathan Womack Publisher – Charles River Press
First edition soon to be released. We shall keep our Readers updated…
BOOK DESCRIPTION – “QUEST FOR THE MIDDLE KINGDOM”
Genre: Fiction / Action Adventure
Paperback ISBN 13: 9781940676081
EBook ISBN 13: 9781940676098
Four years after the bloody Boxer Rebellion of 1900, the wounded lands of China had grown resentful of all things Western. Known as ‘The Middle Kingdom’ to the Chinese people, their capital city was no place for a lone Scotsman.
David was born and raised in the Scottish Highlands where he spends his days enjoying his family, the affections of his true love, Rose, and having an after-dinner drink with friends. Life is good in the brisk-green hillsides of David’s beloved Scotland.
But David’s life takes a sharp turn when he discovers his fiancée sleeping with a relative, leaving David brokenhearted and anxious to follow a recent vision compelling him to the exotic and faraway country known as The Middle Kingdom where the answers to his questions lie.
David sets out on an arduous voyage over land and sea in his search for closure. His aching-heart is the least of his trials when his journey becomes a dangerous quest, encountering pirates, bandits, and a bevy of lusty ladies with questionable motives.
Fighting to keep body and soul intact so that he may realize his predestined purpose, David struggles to reach The Middle Kingdom, or die in the trying.
LATEST PROMOTIONS AND UPDATES – By Charles River Press
The Art of matching amazing epic sound track to the graphics by Jonathan Womack – Publisher
Publication Date: October 2, 2014
A bad present. An unforeseen past. Somehow he’s got to survive each for any future.
Life sucks and it’s about to turn worse when a fantastic secret transports TJ back in time to 1802, when the world is raw, wild, and filled with relentless danger!
Another wonderful achievement by Jack King, offering many hours of captivating adventures reading. Go get your copy!
Publisher: Charles River Press (October 2, 2014) Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
Language: English
ABOUT A. J. DORMAAR A J Dormaar, was born in Christchurch, New Zealand in 1967 and lives in Pegasus, a new township north of Christchurch. She has dabbled in writing since the age of 12 and holds a BA in English and History from the University of Canterbury. Although she has considered teaching as a career and has worked (not happily) in mainly administrative type roles in the past, she has always considered writing to be her first love and true calling. Alison is an avid reader across all genres and believes familiarity with many good authors is the success behind the art of good writing. Thanks to Toastmasters International, she is also an accomplished public speaker and is an amateur historian, with a firm belief in past lives. A J Dormaar is also our walking dictionary and is a wonderful storyteller. Her work offers a diverse range of genres to her repertoire in both non-fiction, Y/A and Adult Fiction material. A J is well informed on modern history, military, and political history and is well read on all of these subjects. We are proud to count her as one of our own. A J Dormaar is currently working on several projects and is a masterful satirist and humorist; qualities which are clearly reflected in her appealing style of writing and approach to creating some of the most enjoyable and uplifting works for fans of all ages.
“You must prepare to be a ruling queen – in more ways than one.”
A timely warning of fate, given by a wizard of legend…it is a warning Auryn has no choice but to heed. But this time the ominous shadows lurk far closer to home than Auryn has ever believed possible, culminating once more in a forced return to Aridayn where her age-old nemesis plots and waits. Once a fearful fugitive, now Auryn returns as the harbinger of revolution …and, faced with greater and more complex obstacles than ever before, she must realize that in order to survive, strength is secondary to stealth and skill…
Overview – “The Uncrowned Queen”
Almost three years have passed since Auryn, Garth and his father, Gaheris, escaped from the ancient, magical world of Aridayn, but the long dark shadow of destiny continues to haunt them well beyond the Gateway. Forced to come to grips with her evolving power and the formidable responsibilities it brings, the reluctant Auryn is well aware that one day she must return to that mystic world. But she soon discovers that the insidious reach of Sardon, her age-old nemesis, extends well beyond Aridayn and now directly threatens all she holds dear. His sinister shapeshifting agents have penetrated the Gateway and now prowl the lands of men, wreaking havoc…to read more about this amazing and enthralling epic – purchase a copy.
“THE UNCLAIMED THRONE” – The Series
Book Description: Y/A Fiction Fantasy Series
Publication Date: February 24, 2014 – Kindle Edition (Paperback to follow)
By Solstice Horizons Publishing – http://www.solstice publishing.com “Believe me; you are going to find out just how strong you truly are.”
Words of warning…words that come horribly true for a lonely, misunderstood young woman in a way that no-one could have ever believed possible. Plunged from a sheltered life of privilege into a nightmarish magic world, hunted and pursued by a terrifying foe whose very name is a byword for evil, she must find the strength and the knowledge to save not just herself but countless others…and the courage to face her past as well as her future.
Overview: “The Unclaimed Throne”
“Be careful what you wish for. You may just get it.”
For Auryn, a brilliant and unusually gifted young woman born into the ignorant and troubled world of the Dark Ages, these words have a particular meaning. Although she is born a princess into a sheltered life of privilege and wealth, Auryn is unhappily aware that she is an unwanted youngest daughter, especially when her parents had so desperately craved a son and heir. Regarded as strange and plain by most people, her social awkwardness, reclusive ways, and superior intellect are gravely misunderstood by her peers, who only see in her royal marriage potential. Finally, Auryn is forced into a hateful and loveless betrothal by her scheming father to his ambitious but cruel and uncouth neighbor, King Horan. Appalled by her fate, Auryn’s desperate desire for escape and self-discovery comes true in a way she had never thought possible…to read more about this amazing and enthralling epic – purchase a copy.
Peter Bernfeld is a writer of much promise, and a man of many faces. It makes us proud to have him on board, and believe that his multi-talented approach to the various genres he covers in his work, will find its way to the top in the industry. Other works soon to be published by this Author are titles such as: Eliezer’s J0urney Book I, Eliezer’s Return Book II, and hopefully this series is to be followed by a third sequel suitable for the adult fiction market. Other illustrated works by Peter are titled : The Terrific Adventures of Trembling Tim the Two Tone Tiger, and Tim Turpin The Highway Man (eh, tiger) – suitable for a General Audiences and Young Adults and Children alike this highly entertaining and fascinating satire is a must read when the books are released to the market in the near future. The two latter titles are books about a Tiger called Tim (a trembling two-tone tiger) who, along with his other animal companions, play out all the characters features in both these illustrated editions and acti out their respective roles. The amazing illustrations were provided by another talented Client of ours, Author John. L. Barnett.
NAME: Peter N. Bernfeld
NATIONALITY: British
WORK: 1975 obtained Commercial pilots licence. Due to downturn in the airline industry in the UK coupled with a severe shortage of helicopter pilots to work on the rapidly expanding North Sea oil exploration program I obtained a commercial Helicopter Pilots’ licence funded by the UK Government and BEA Helicopters. I lived and worked in the Shetland Islands for eighteen months before changing companies. I was then based on an oil rig, working two weeks on, two weeks off, flying a ‘bus service’ taking the workers from the accommodation rigs to the production platforms. In 1979 I was posted to the Far East, working in East Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo) flying seismic survey teams and also aerial crane work. At some point in all this I got married and following the end of my tour in the Far East was sent to Nigeria, with my then wife and daughter. After four years of this I resigned and with my wife brought a pub in my hometown of Winchester. A severe economic downturn in the early 1990’s saw the closing (voluntary) of the pub and a divorce. I returned to flying. I obtained a job in Guernsey, one of the British Channel Islands, and brought a boat to live on. I took an eighteen-month sabbatical and sailed to the Caribbean, where unfortunately work proved almost impossible to come by. I returned to flying helicopters in Nigeria for a year, and then obtained an airline job in the UK. Somewhere along the line I had a brainstorm and studied for an MSc in Aviation Management; this led to a very junior management position, in the airline safety department. I went by the very grand title of Air Safety Investigator (Operations).
Another economic downturn; I decided on a complete career change and studied to become a hypnotherapist, at the London College of Clinical Hypnosis. On graduating I established a practice in my local area, but after a couple of years got ‘itchy feet’ and decided that I had a need to sail my own boat around the World. I closed the practice, worked for about eighteen months in Guernsey (in the process becoming Flight Safety Officer) back with the same airline, living on a boat (a new one) in the local marina. Then I took early retirement and am currently sailing in the South Pacific.
CONTACT: As I’ve ‘sold up and sailed away’ I have no postal address to speak of. I have two email addresses
peter.bernfeld@googlemail.com ~ emails but not attachments are forwarded to the sat email address. I can retrieve attachments
BLOG: http:/blog.mailsail.com/Troutbridge
WRITING: The Author had an article published in a Caribbean monthly paper aimed at cruising ‘yotties’ and I’ve published a couple of case histories in the Hypnotherapy magazine published by the LCCH.
HOBBIES: He was an indifferent golfer of sorts, a reluctant jogger and had the dance-floor co-ordination of the England soccer team (i.e. non-existent). Peter was reasonably good at squash but luckily realised that this was a form of physical exercise and gave it up before any harm came of it. These days, he enjoys cooking, sampling local ‘brews’ and people watching. Sailing is not a hobby; it’s a way of life.
ABOUT THE BOOK – “The Mysterious Dr. Augustus Le Mesurier”
Genre: A Psychological Mystery Crime Thriller
Available from Amazon.com in Kindle and soon in paper back…
Publication Date: February 10, 2014
In Victorian London, Dr. Augustus Pierre LeMesurier began his medical career as a surgeon but soon found himself drawn to the fledging fields of hypnosis and psychology. Here he discovered the power of the mind in healing the body, and found how one person’s memory might seem to stretch across many lifetimes. In the midst of his discoveries, he learned the workings of the criminal mind.
Fifteen years ago, a serial killer stalked the city. Then, LeMesurier’s unique skills in delving into the secrets of the darkest of human minds brought him to the attention of the British Secret Service and Scotland Yard. Now, a new terror walks the streets. LeMesurier is called from his private practice and is again enlisted by Scotland Yard. Is this the same killer as before, and, if so, why is there a gap between the murderous sprees?
Fear not, the only thing they have is a name: Jack the Ripper.
File Size: 1728 KB
Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
Publisher: Summer Solstice Publishing; 1 edition (February 10, 2014)
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
Language: English
ASIN: B00ICYRQ5I
Text-to-Speech: Enabled
ABOUT – ELIEZER’S JOURNEY (The Series)
A Science fiction, time travel Trilogy, set poignantly and sharply against a tapestry of present-day Middle-Eastern current affairs, historical myths and everything that spellbinding and unforgettable legends are made of….
Product Details
Paperback: 502 pages
Publisher: Solstice Publishing (June 12, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1625260806
ISBN-13: 978-1625260802
A whopping 502 pages, certain to capture the reader’s attention; will carry you away into another world, and another dimension inside a dimension, where the two worlds blend and sometimes collide.
A three thousand year old ship appears out of a violent storm and there is one survivor. You don’t know who or what caused the storm. You don’t know how the storm was generated. You don’t know why the storm was generated. You do know that knowledge the survivor possesses might change history. You do know you cannot prevent the formation of other storms. You do know you cannot prevent people from your time being taken by similar storms. You are the Government. What do you do?
A fascinating, breathtaking tale and turbulent journey is a ‘must read’, conjuring the mysteries of other notorious “Bermuda Triangle” elements, but better, as it delivers that anticipated and hoped for satisfaction and closure that all great book provide. A great subject for film representation, we urge readers to also check out the sequel “ELIEZER’S RETURN”…
ABOUT – ELIEZER’S RETURN (Sequel to Eliezer’s Journey)
Eliezer’s Return bring this amazing Time travel adventure to a satisfying and rewarding climax.
Who is controlling the past?
Scenes occurring in the present day are woven into the narrative throughout the book. They take place over a twelve-hour period. Scenes in the past occur over approximately a seven-month period. Present-day: Mossad becomes aware of an Iranian plan to launch a single-missile attack from Iran, supported by Hezbollah launching a mass unguided missile attack from Southern Lebanon. What warhead will the missile Iranian carry? The Israeli past prime ministers committee discuss changing Israel’s nuclear stance and the possiblity of a pre-emptive nuclear strike on Iran. The Israeli Chief of Staff presents a comprehensive war plan, in the event that Egypt abrogates the peace treaty with Israel. Egypt has a secret pact with Turkey, and the plan involves an Israeli attack on Northern Cyprus to aid a Greek Cypriot invasion of the north of the Island.
A Time Storm transports Eliezer Ben Jacob, the Israelite ship-owner fom the time of King Solomon and Danny Ben Asher, present day Mossad agent, back to Eliezer’s time. Ben Asher has been sent to ensure that the plan to create a trading fleet for Solomon never reaches fruition, because according to present day records, such a fleet never existed. As posited by present-day physicists, they, the wreckage of Eliezer’s ship and the bodies of his crew, arrive back at exactly the moment the ship began to break up, so it is as though it never happened and the crew killed out of their time continue to live, in their own time. Eliezer rescues Ben Asher from the sea. He doesn’t arrive back on the ship because he was never on it in the first place.
They continue on the ships’ original voyage to Ictis and there trade for tin. All appears normal, apart from Ben Asher’s presence, until they reach Ireland. Bad weather prevents them from leaving and the chief of the settlement where they have been trading decides to hold a celidh. At this celidh, a blind singer, whom only Ben Asher and Eliezer can see and hear, takes Ben Asher to a place outside of time, and tells him that she knows his name and where and when he is from. She gives him a ring as a token of their meeting, Ben Asher realises that she speaks Modern Hebrew. The ring is the one that was in the package that Eliezer left for himself in the Temple Tunnels, at the end of Book One.
The weather clears, and they begin their voyage back to Eliezer’s homeport of Suur, near Tyre. Off the coast of Spain, the wind turns against them and they are forced to seek shelter. Here, attacked by a local tribe, Ben Asher is surprised to find that Eliezer carries both an explosive powder onboard the ship and a weapon that resembles a modern mortar. They fight off the tribe, and with a stop at a Phoenician trading post near Vigo, continue to the Israelite colony of Tel Tarsa. Here, they meet Adoniram, an agent of Solomon’s court, who informs them that another time traveller has appeared on the scene, one Mendel Friedman, a right-wing Rabbi and trouble-maker from Danny Ben Asher’s time. Friedman had been plotting to blow up the Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem in Book One.
Departing for home, they follow the African coast to avoid Greek Pirates. Caught in a southerly storm, the storm blows them up into the Ionian Islands and the ship is damaged. Repairing the ship on an island, the narrative includes a reworking of the myth of Cyclops.
Safely on their way, Eliezer tells the story of the Egyptian Priestess who gave him the world charts, and whom they now realise must also have been a time traveller. He also recounts the story of a trip to the Spice Islands, where they encounter a Polynesian canoe, navigated by Maui, who figures in many Pacific creation myths. Arriving in Suur, Eliezer’s wife Miriam has had a visit from Feidlimid, the mysterious blind singer. She tells Miriam that Danny Ben Asher is a direct descendant of her and Eliezer, and that they must hurry on to Jerusalem to prevent a sacrifice. Ben Asher and Eliezer understand this to mean that Solomon has decided to kill Friedman, which may have unforseen consequences if he dies out of his correct time.
In Jerusalem, they meet Solomon who has also had an encounter with Feidlimid. As a result, he knows both Ben Asher and Friedman are not of this time and wants them both to leave immediately. They travel by chariot and camel to the Israelite customs post of Mahattal al Turayf. There, they find fragments of a Wedgwood tea set in the bottom of a trench. At this point, another Time Storm occurs. Feidlimid appears, tells Eliezer that this storm is not for him and he must return to Jerusalem to write the letter to himself, that he and Ben Asher found in Book One. It appears that he does not write this as an old man, despite what was in the letter. Ben Asher and an unconscious Friedman are absorbed by the storm.
Inside the storm, Feidlimid appears to Ben Asher, telling him that he will not kill Friedman now, because the storm will take them to different places. She intimates that this is not the last Time Storm that Ben Asher will encounter. Who or what is Feidlimid?
Product Details
Paperback
491 Pages long
Publisher: Solstice Publishing May – 2014 (1641)
ASIN: B00XV9NR8O
CHILDREN’S PROJECTS Category: Literary and film animation projects
Created by Author Peter N. Bernfeld (Illustrated by John L. D. Barnett – Refer his author page)
A wonderful illustrated work, fabulous satire, clever plots, and superb illustrations that kids will adore, and a ‘must read’ for readers of ALL ages, is what makes up this great children’s book titled “The Legend of Tim Turpin”.
ABOUT – “THE LEGEND OF TIM TURPIN”
On the run from the King’s Redcoats after buying stolen meat to make the pies he sells, tiger Tim Turpin is left destitute after the stagecoach in which he is fleeing is held up by a highwayman. This gives him the idea for a new career. Soon, Tim and his opinionated horse Betsey (she doesn’t “do” carts) become famous Highway robbers who steal from the rich to give to the poor: after deduction of a suitable management fee, of course. When they hold up the beautiful squirrel Lady Hazel de Mille, her influential boyfriend Sir Cecil Skunk plots revenge, but it seems that Tim stole the lady’s heart as well as her purse on that fateful day. The stories are amazing, intelligent and super fun, and the illustrations are wonderful. Would love to see this go to live animation.
Product Details
Paperback: 90 pages
Publisher: Crimson Cloak Publishing; First edition (February 2, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1681600552
ISBN-13: 978-1681600550
ABOUT – “THE TERRIFIC ADVENTURES OF TREMBLING TIME THE TWO TONE TIGER”
Another equally enthralling satire, of amazing intelligence, telling it how it is, and how the society works, as seen through the eyes of the animals characters of this amazing children’s come adult book. Beautifully illustrated again by one talented illustrator John L. D. Barnett (Refer to his Author page on this site also).
Note: Second edition of this book soon to be published.
The origins of the Trembling Tim stories stretch back many years to the time when the author read his own daughter bedtime stories. As well as the usual collection of classics, she liked to hear stories made-up from events that she had heard and seen during the day. Sometimes explanations were necessary, and sometimes a bit of judicious editing was needed if she had overheard something that small children should not. Remembering this, the author decided to write stories that would engage children and offer the opportunity for them to interact with the storyteller. These are not stories for lazy parents, children will ask some questions. The stories are suitable at those in the six/seven and up age group, either as read stories or as stories read by the child. The illustrations add to the fun of interaction and the plots involve events and themes that they would have heard their parents discussing, or might perhaps have heard about on television. Children absorb more than most adults appreciate, even if they might not understand what they are absorbing. Same here! Would love to see this go to live animation.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR (Page still under construction – to be completed soon)
ABOUT THE BOOK – “MY LAST NIGHTMARE” Book I of a Series planned
Book Description
Publication Date: January 30, 2014
Publisher: Evolutionary Publishing, CA
Available at Amazon.com in Kindle, Paperback to follow
A man is starting a journal to record events that begin only as strange and unsettling due to their repetition. In only a short period of time the events, or attacks, fight against his mind and his sanity. He quickly spirals down into a pit of madness as the incidents escalate. Is this really happening or is it all in his mind? We follow a man as he fights against his path to destruction where only at the very end will the truth be revealed.Are all of us truly open to attacks from the dark entities of the supernatural? Or are such occurrences only a state of mind, open to interpretation? Could there be a combination of both? Can we change our destiny, or are all our paths predetermined? Follow one man’s journal to discover his ultimate fate, and maybe some answers to such questions.
Available from Amazon.com in Kindle Format – Paper back to follow
Publisher: Solstice Horizon
Book Description
Publication Date: January 6, 2014
Owen Black is wealthy, powerful, and deadly. His sole purpose for existence is to infiltrate the human mind, deaden the human heart, and keep it hostage for an
eternity. He slithers his way into every human life at one point or another… but today he has been given an assignment…Rory Analise McClelland. Fourteen-year-old Rory McClelland doesn’t know it yet, but she has a destiny ordained by God. It is because of this destiny that she finds herself fighting for her life against the unseen force of Owen Black.
Rory stared at her phone in horror. Her assault had been immortalized on the Internet for everyone to see. The mob of zombie cheerleaders and quarterback Marcus White encircled her crumpled, half naked body, like a tribe of cannibals looking down at their next meal. A warm sensation washed over her arms and belly. Rory watched with shame as a river of crimson flowed from her self-inflicted wounds. Would she ever find redemption for her broken spirit? Will she ever break free of the black shroud that blinds her to her Creator’s open arms? Rory’s parents Will and Miriam are doing everything possible to help Rory recover from a viscous assault suffered at the hands of a mob of sadistic cheerleaders and the Grafton Junior High quarterback. When Miriam is offered the opportunity to leave Detroit and open a new hospital in Southern California, she seizes the chance to offer her daughter a new beginning.
Brandon J. Hall was born October 11, 1981. Very early in his life he’d developed a fondness for literature. He’s always aspired to share his voice, his vision, through the craft he’d so embraced. Having his art showcased during his elementary years at the Detroit Institute of Arts and praised throughout middle school he knew that his path was defined for him. After several publications in the magazine, Afterthoughts, throughout high school for his poetry and art he knew his passion was clear. After years of exploration and self-discovery he finally published his first novel in the year 2007, Reflections–The Chronicles of a Man Scorned. Brandon is in the process of creating more volumes to this amazing series. Brandon’s other interests and expertise in the Martial Arts, and Graphic Arts. We shall be hearing more about this innovative author over the coming months.
ABOUT THE BOOK – NEURALIAN CHRONICLES “The Siede” Volume I : Inception
Book Description
Publication Date: January 6, 2014
Publisher: Solstice Publishing
Available in Kindle Format – Paper back to follow
HOPE is reborn—through him… Anthony Griggs is a dreamer bound to discover that the world behind his eyes is as much reality as when he is awake. Having survived an abusive childhood, escapism is all he had until his fiancée, Audrey, became his tether to the world. Unsure of himself he withdraws into the realm of his imagination. That is until he saves a coma patient in his dream. Anthony soon learns that the world isn’t as 3 dimensional as he once believed when the veil of reality is drawn before his eyes. The coma patient is a direct link to Anthony’s heritage and it befalls him to use his ability to protect an unborn child as darker forces seek to prevent his birth. The child is the new vessel for Hope and the world’s quiet salvation or its complete undoing. Anthony delves into a world of gods and entities…demons and Jinn learning the hidden mythologies of life. He must rediscover who he is and learn what sacrifices he’s willing to make. Will he choose Audrey for the life he’s dreamed of? Or will he choose the Hope of mankind?
ONE OF MANY REVIEWS ALONG SIMILAR LINES 5.0 out of 5 stars
By Rabid Readers Reviews Format:Kindle Edition Hall takes on a lot in “Inception (Neuralian Chronicles: The Siede).” He rewrites the history of the planet using what is commonly accepted with new motivations for why those events happen. The Neuralians not only rewrite the history of the planet but mythology as well and that is the aspect that plays the biggest part in this novel. The premise is that we are all evolved from this race but most of us are too muddied to understand. We have lost the ability to live forever or communicate through thought. Rather like the idea of enlightenment, only the highest forms still have a glimmer of the former being. There are Neuralians still around and they exist in mythology as it was known across the ancient world. There are a number of characters in this novel and Hall manages to keep distinct. Some perhaps rely on what we already know of them. Loki, for example, is a trickster. Anthony Griggs is framed early on through introspection before the mystery of the novel begins and Hall gives us a character that has survived extraordinary odds. He is looking for that higher purpose and when he finds it that purpose is life and death in a very literal sense. I have to commend Hall on the pacing of “Inception (Neuralian Chronicles: The Siede).” The flow of the story is masterful. This is a tale that could have been easily bogged down in minutia but Hall kept his narrative moving with graceful impact and economical phrasings. The action, though fast moving, loses nothing in translation. If you like fantasy and a clever rewriting of our world, pick this one up today.
The author has been writing for his own enjoyment his entire life, but has never been published. He has written comedy sketches for improv troupes and have posted to several blogs. He has a lifelong love of the written word and the performing arts and has appeared in many community theater projects and traveled with an improv comedy troupe across the south in the late nineties. Ultimately earning an audition for Fox Television’s Mad TV.
Currently, he writes full time and lives in North Carolina with his wife and two cats in Mount Holly.
There is a thread that runs through this universe and the myriad universes that make up the multiverse, a commonality of spirit that connects each of the infinite spheres of time at the quantum core – humanity.
On countless worlds across countless plains of possibility, there exists some form of humanity, of people, and they all share the same creators, a race of beings older than time and of unknown origin called the Sojourners. These omni-terrestrial pioneers literally seed the universe with life, and as they go they leave behind a number of their own to guide the resultant humanity in the process of evolving, and, in order to keep the chain of knowledge unbroken, through reincarnation leap frog through time passing along the history of each generation to the next line of Sojourner elementals.
Yet there was one Sojourner who looked at what it had created and saw nothing but inferior bastard offspring, not children to be nurtured, but slaves to be ruled. It broke off from the Sojourner religion and rebelled against it. It became known only as the Other. And across the multiverse of time and space, there was war between the Other and the Sojourners. And now the war has come to Earth.
Three people – a Bengali mystic, the son of an African shaman, and a prodigy turned schizophrenic who sees things people shouldn’t see – become caught up in the crimes of a man who started life as a gifted, loved and loving child, but through tragedy was usurped by the essence of an evil, ancient and unforgiving, which sets forth on a mission of destruction. It is up to the Sojourner faithful, few in number yet steeped in eons of forgotten knowledge, to find among them the power to overcome the Other and by doing so, forever change the lives of those either fortunate or unfortunate enough to be close to them.
Other Works in the Planning
William is working on another Psychological Thriller titled “ELIXIR” which is not far from publication
ABOUT ELIXIR
Danny Ashton dreamed big dreams, grandiose and bold dreams, with himself as the undisputed star of every episode. It was why he chose archeology; the very idea of an adventure in the desserts of Thebes, raiding ancient burial mounds for the remains of the next Tutankhamen sounded ideal to him. The reality, as always, turned out to be much different from the dream.
He found himself not in Thebes at the Valley of the Kings, but in Amarna, capitol of the heretic pharaoh Akhenaten, digging and sweating in the unforgiving heat, working an already overworked excavation site, not an archeologist in his own rite, but an assistant to Harry Albright Flockton, Associate Professor of Archeology at the El-Azhar University in Cairo, and the ignominy of his lowly station tarnishes the shine on his mind’s vision of adventure. Then the improbable happens…..
THE LATEST BOOK AWARDS NOTICE – CONGRATULATIONS TO THE AUTHOR!!!
Fwd: Blog tour materials
Beloved Fans and Supporters, below find links for your reference from Rebecca Frenci, who kindly agreed to provide blog tour promotions material for our Author B. Young.
Turpitude is the fourth book to A Harem Boy’s Saga, a provocative story about a young man who was initiated into a clandestine sexual society through his UK boarding school. From there, he was spirited to the Middle East to attend the Bahriji (Oasis) School in The United Arab Emirates in preparation for Harem services for the wealthy elite.
It is also a love story between the young man, his ‘Big Brother,’ and his ‘Valet,’ who served as his chaperones and mentors.
This book follows the teenagers’ erotic and exotic adventures and experiences at their fourth Arabian Household, the Assalamu Alaikum (Peace Be with You) Harem. There, they became confidants to a sheik, assistants to his numerous international ventures, especially that of a film production: “Kāmasūtra – Lover’s Tale.” The teenagers continue to apprentice and model in a controversial photography project, “Sacred Sex in Sacred Places.”
This story is an account of the author’s experiences. Through these truths, often demonized by contemporary societies that deem such behaviors inappropriate, the author hopes to dispel condemnation and negativity related to sexuality, love, and personal freedom.
A HAREM BOY’S SAGA – “INITIATION” BOOK I, II, III and IV (First 4 novels) EARNED BEST SELLER RANK ON AMAZON.COM WITHIN 1st WEEKS OF PUBLICATION!
B. Young is one of the more colorful personalities in our literary family fold. Armed with many other amazing accomplishments to B. Young’s impressive CV and multi-career choices; apart from his love for self expression through his craft with words; stand sharply projected through his prowess as a prominent well known fashion designer extraordinaire, and owner of several fashion boutiques in Hawaii and New York, and not least his artistry with the camera, and palette and brush…are yet another dimensions to his personality we will touch on at some later stage.
ABOUT HIS MEMOIRS
A HAREM BOY’S SAGA – “Initiation” Book I, “Unbridled” Book II, “Debauchery” III and “Turptitude” IV in this series is completed, and a 3rd sequel is almost completed. The entire series will consist of 6 or 7 Novels in all, based on B. Young’s life (who came from a wealthy privileged background) and was the recipient of an exclusive educational curriculum which he received whilst residing in the United Kingdom. Both B. Young’s parents were highly successful professional individuals in their own right.
ABOUT THE SERIES This series of books is a provocative, true, coming-of-age story about a Malaysian teenager nicknamed “Young” who, after being sent to a British boarding school for his formal studies, is willingly initiated into a secretive sexual society. From his UK boarding school, he is spirited to the Middle East, to prepare to serve elite, wealthy patrons in all male harems. E.R.O.S. (Enlightened Royal Oracle Society) – the organization that operates this program out of the British boarding school provides Young, fellow students and his Valet named Andy, and active recruits rarified opportunities to experience other cultures so that they may continue to grow and develop beyond the regular curriculum afforded other students at this British boarding school. E.R.O.S. recruits are introduced to an arena of international influential players, celebrities and world-renowned movers and shakers of their day. Matters become complicated when Young and Andy fall in love with one another, and must navigate their feelings, along with their commitment to serve the households to whom they have been assigned.
The A Harem Boy’s Saga – “Initiation” Book I promotion is aimed at reaching potential Film Producers, Directors, and Film Production companies with the goal of acquiring a movie option for our author Young’s, novel A HAREM BOY’S SAGA “Initiation” book I, the first edition of a 7 novels’ series. We welcome unsolicited inquiries, opinions and suggestions from industry professionals regarding this exciting series of Memoirs written as fiction based upon real life events. Young, approached us for Film Rights representation, and A HAREM BOY’S SAGA “Initiation” Book I, and A HAREM BOY’S SAGA, “Unbridled”, are both available and ready for production. “Debauchery” Book III, is on its way to completion sometime this year, 2014.
This is a work/project of epic proportions in its own particular gay/erotica genre. The work has been described as explicit, and maybe even provocative and shocking in parts to some, but it also exudes a transparent beauty and offers many thought-provoking elements. For although this series is a story heartache, and exploitation, it is also a story of lasting love and the need to be loved and cherished. Indeed, this amazing Series is very much a multiple feature films candidate, and is also under consideration deemed suitable for a stage musical. Some positive interest from various quarters have manifested themselves thus far; however we are still open for further unsolicited inquiries there may be for this project from other interested parties.
Although categorized as gay/erotic genre, and explicit and maybe even graphic in sections the books boasts well written material, and seeing the success of this series come to fruition is simply a matter of time.
OTHER TALENTS
Other amazing accomplishments to B. Young’s impressive CV and multi-career choices; apart from his love for self expression through his craft with words; boasts his prowess as a prominent well known fashion designer extraordinaire and owner of boutiques in Hawaii and New York, and his artistry with the camera and palette and brush…
FASHION DEBUTS – Fairytale Luxury and Glamour teamed with delicate romantic Feminine Softness
MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS EFFORTS – CREDIT WHERE IT’S DUE TO KATE COLLINS – SOLSTICE PUBLISHING
Bernard,
Sorry I didn’t get these to you yesterday. It was hectic around here! Trying hard to keep the place in one piece while Melissa’s enjoying her much overdue vacation.
Here are the links to the ebooks. They’re all live now. And I’ll get back to the print version once the cover file gets to me.
Synopsis:“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” Lao Tzu Debauchery is the triquel to A Harem Boy’s Saga, a provocative story about a young man who was initiated into a clandestine sexual society through his UK boarding school. From there, he was spirited to the Middle East to attend the Bahriji (Oasis) School in The United Arab Emirates in preparation for Harem services for the wealthy elite.It is also a love story between the young man, his ‘Big Brother,’ and his ‘Valet,’ who served as his chaperones and mentors.This book follows the teenagers’ erotic and exotic adventures and experiences at their third Arabian Household Harem, the Quwah. There, they became confidants to a prince, assistants in an international dance club venture, “Carousel,” and apprentices and models in a controversial photography project, “Sacred Sex in Sacred Places.”This story is an account of the author’s experiences. Through these truths, often demonized by contemporary societies that deem such behaviors inappropriate, the author hopes to dispel condemnation and negativity related to sexuality, love, and personal freedom.A Harem Boy’s Saga is a series of seven volumes.www.aharemboysaga.comyoung@aharemboysaga.com
A Harem Boy’s Saga – book III – Debauchery; A memoir by Young
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Jonathan Womack comes from an entrepreneurial family of writers. In 2003, faced with the many obstacles of conventional publishing routes, Jonathan created a publishing company that would serve as a production/marketing conduit for his family’s books, and provide gifted writers snubbed by the big houses an opportunity to get their work in print. In 2004, Jonathan’s brother Steven and his wife Debbie acquired a second pub, Whiskey Creek Press, which now boast over 500 authors and 850 titles. Jonathan lives with his two cats outside of Boston where he is at work on his fourth novel, Ram I Am
The Other Face of Jonathan Womack
Grand Prize Winner 2013_A Cry for a Hero by Jonathan Womack – Publisher Charles River Press
Graphic Novelist, Spiritualist, writer, Publisher, and expert and adherent in the Martial Arts.
The “A CRY FOR A HERO” promotion is aimed at reaching potential Film Producers, Directors, and Film Production companies with the goal of acquiring a movie option for Jonathan Womack’s out-of-body superhero Fantasy Action Adventure novel, “A CRY FOR A HERO”. We welcome unsolicited inquiries, opinions and suggestions from industry professionals regarding this exciting Action Fantasy Adventure project comprising of two additional sequels, and further future planned novels in the series. Jonathan Womack approached us for Film Rights representation, and “A CRY FOR A HERO” is the first book in the series, which is to be followed by “RAM I AM”, the sequel. “THE DOLPHINIUS EFFECT”, yet another emotionally charged work projected with yet more amazing and eye popping graphics provided during the ongoing marketing and promotions efforts, and the 3rd sequel in this amazing super hero adventure series will be carrying a strong and important symbolic message, to all loyal and supportive fans of super hero movie concepts.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Author and Publisher, musician, martial artist, and out-of-body explorer Jonathan Womack is committed to raising awareness to topics which are related to the spiritual world, and even our connection with Mars. Jonathan freely lectures on his own amazing out-of-body episodes, which began at a very early age to provide, at least from his personal standpoint, a clearer understanding of how he views the soul’s experiences and existence before, during, and after life – in a captivating and compelling manner, cloaked in an approachable, aw-shucks Midwest charm.
Jonathan is employed by Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education, where he still works nights as multi-media specialist, and writes in his spare time. In addition to these time consuming responsibilities, he also runs a busy publishing company, Charles River Press, which keeps him fully occupied. Over the years Jonathan has had a positive impact on many people’s lives, and those who have been searching for answers to the usual confounded and perplexing issues such as why we are here, what it all means and what does destiny hold for us as individuals after we leave this planet. The author resides outside of Boston and is currently at work on his new book Ram I Am, the sequel to A Cry for a Hero,and has already started on the 3rd novel in the series“The Dolphinius Effect”.
A FEW WORDS ABOUT THE GENERATING FORCE BEHIND ALL JONATHAN WOMACK’S UPCOMING PROJECTSAND FUTURE WORKS PLANNED
Jonathan Womack is an unusual man to say the least, and one endowed with a high level of spirituality; who also demonstrates a remarkable humility. Jonathan’s story is unique and rare in itself, and perhaps because of what happened to him at a very young age, and which was an experience that proved rather unsettling and bewildering at the time; he embraced the experience which molded him into the person he is today. He is a man with a vision too, and has never abandoned his personal values and convictions but remaining steadfast and true to himself about what he believes in even from the time he was a mere lad. His personal convictions on many issues of life and the ideals he holds dear, have remained a constant in his life from which he has never wavered even for a moment; nor has become sidetracked from his mission and goals. His very first ‘out of body experience’ came as a bit of a shock, and soon realized that it was not a common experience for most of his peers. However, sometimes such an ability is beyond a person’s control at any age, and some of us may have been born with instincts and that certain uncanny ‘6th sense’; which can’t just be brushed off like cobwebs from our shoulder, and is inclined to bond with the person for a lifetime. Instead we have a choice to be accepting of it and to nurture and harness such a gift, and use it for positive and up building purposes. Certainly individuals who have had these experiences are gifted with a little more insight, instinct and leverage in all areas of their lives, than would maybe the majority of persons on earth who has never been exposed to it.
The OBE experience as it’s commonly referred to however, procured its most life changing and profound effect upon young Jonathan at the time, and which gradually carved its imprint onto his psyche. As consequence it spurred him on to making a firm personal resolution fueled by both aim of purpose and mindset, to learn all he could about it and why this happened to him. From there on the author began to do some intense study and research in his seeking to find the answers to the numerous unanswered questions which had begun to formulate in his furtive and inquiring mind. As the years ensued the author came to realize also that, his amazing ability and experiences were in fact a privilege in disguise handed him. He read as much as he could on the subject of the OBEphenomenon, and read as many books as he could absorb about the ‘spiritual’ side of life, and the invisible or otherworldly realms most of us know not too much about. By the exception of what we may have learned about the study of heaven and hell in a religious sense, and dare I say through our exposure to religious indoctrination in our early childhood, many of us can only wonder and guess what lies beyond our earthly realm.
From that point forward the author’s desire to learn all he could about OBE concepts, began reading and studying as much literature he could find on the study of the Soul, reincarnation, heaven and hell, and the invisible realms that lie beyond our known material world. He began to understand where we as humans fit into the greater scheme and purposes of our grand Universe, as he gained a deeper understanding of life itself. Much ground has since been covered and now a mature man, and Award winning novelist of some note, a Media Specialist at Harvard, and a Lecturer and Publisher, Jonathan Womack has written and published several books on the topic himself. He also conducts regular seminars and engages in speaking to eager audiences about his work and his books, his beliefs, his outlook on life, his past lives, and his personal day to day management of the experiences he has come to adopt as part of who he is, as a complete soul; and how he personally manages to strike up a balanced and harmonious existence for himself.
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Author/Spiritualist Jonathan Womack shares his OBE’s and discusses his views on the existence of the soul before, during, and after life. www.jonathanwomack.com
OBE, as its referred to, is a state of being where a fully conscious person realizes that they are actually hovering outside their own physical body. From the statistics and interviews conducted with those who have lived through such an experience or the plural thereof, conclusive evidence has been provided that it does happen to a greater number of people than we realize. Most also insisted that what they remembered of the experience was very vivid in detail, and had not left them with any sort of post fuzzy memory or lingering sense of having just experienced some kind of dream or nightmare. The majority interviewed maintained instead that it felt more like actually being fully awake during these ‘phases’. Some have even described the experience as a physically tangible sensation much the same as in being awake and fully conscious. A place where time and space to the individual appears to be just as real in terms of perception and structure, emotion and physical sensations experienced during such a phase – which some have described as more of a sensation that of actually being wide awake. Some also maintained that the physical sensations experienced often proved even more intense than those of the waking reality; where one was able to walk, touch, hear, see, eat, and experience a sense of joy or pain, and much more. In addition, one can now fly, walk through walls, morph into other creatures, and so forth.
(Bring it on I say, lol!)
Of course, the debatable topic of OBE still remains subjective to contention and speculation among the skeptics, the various branches of the medical and scientific fraternity, and the religious factions – as to whether this is in actuality a reality experienced. One may ask whether the subject is merely experiencing an imagined state of being. Is it possible that it may also partially be regulated by the exposure of the brain’s electrical and magnetic field components, capable of producing an over abundance of pheromones ignited by our impressionable and complex brain’s functioning? Could this in turn play tricks on our senses and our perception of the reality at the moment of experiencing such an OBE phase? Isn’t after all the human brain the most amazing and complex part/element of the entire human body, or temple if you will? Does it not constitute as the core powerhouse all our functioning? In a sense our brain represents to a larger extend the symbolic heartbeat of our entire existence, which in turn regulates and mechanizes our every bodily function, thought and moral decision making, and more significantly, who we become from the day of our birth to the individual we become later on in life.
From the many reports received over time and through researched studies obtained from various quarters, the ‘Out of Body’ phases experienced by individuals varies and differs widely from one to the other subject. Some have described an additional element also, at the point of experiencing an out of body phase; where they could actually see an invisible tether-like silver cord keeping their soul attached to their fleshly bodies. However, not all subjects interviewed about their personal experiences offered such a vivid description of the overall journey. Could this manifestation of the OBE ‘phase’ be connected to more pronounced psychological factors produced by our impressionable and subconscious ingrained awareness? As in for example, where the subject feels urged to exercise a subconscious effort to maintain an unbroken connection between the physical body and the soul. It may well serve as a symbolic lifeline and reassurance in a sense that, to be in full control over our spiritual connection to that of the body is imperative for fear that we may not be able to re-enter our physical bodies again. The impressionable areas where we perceive, assimilate, and receive data, impressions and imagery from the world around us, absorbed from newsreels, movies and books, and what we have learned and been conditioned to over a lifetime, has also much to do with how each individual experiences and perceives the various stages of existing; as in whilst we are asleep, awake, in a deep coma, experiencing dreams or nightmares, or whilst under the influence of an ‘OBE Phase’. I imagine this overload of data have left their imprints and impressions contributing a vast storehouse filled with millions of embedded fragments that remain indelibly rooted in the seat of our ‘subconscious conditioning’.
Then there’s that other phenomenon which comes to mind, and which is seemingly a very common occurrence; that of the ‘Life after death experience’ experienced by an astounding number of people (both young and old). An experience which has commonly been recited and regaled by so many people/patients, that were once clinically pronounced dead for one reason or another.
For those specialists who have studied and trained at this level of ‘consciousness of being’ such as in the practices of higher levels of Yoga, the devotional adherents will have learned to harness, control and manipulate their newfound plane of existing – and how to do so safely under controlled conditions by gradual gradients. With the right mindset and full familiarization, knowledge and study of these practices, we might well all be able to learn how to perfect, enjoy and apply an induction into this amazing state of being; whilst still being able to exercise full control over our bodies without any sense of fear.
Jonathan Womack does what he can to help others understand more about these areas of life of existing during his lectures and seminars, or when conducting live Radio interviews to eager audiences wanting to become more informed. This bring me to the very creative and innovative literary prowess of the author’s projects, and in particular his unique‘out of body’ Super Hero Action Fantasy Adventure Series entitled “A CRY FOR A HERO” and the sequel , “RAM I AM”. His novels are to some extend based on his own personal experiences, and what he has learned over a lifetime of exploration into the spiritual world. His first OBE phase experienced as a frightened young lad, was very daunting if not frightening. He was one overwhelmed young boy, who was certain that on that particular night at 3.00 am in the morning whilst everyone else in the house was fast asleep; he was going to be trampled and flattened upon his own comfortable bed. Whilst he lay playing ‘dead’ as he heard BIG FOOT stomping up the hallway of his home making for a beeline to his bedroom. Jonathan discovered there was more to our existence on terra firma, and the familiarity and tangibility to which we are so accustomed in our comfortable and familiar world of flesh and blood existence. We don’t doubt for a single moment thatJonathan Womack will be making his own “Big Footed” mark upon the film and entertainment industry, as well as the literary and other media sectors over the ensuing years ahead. Keep watching this space surrounding updates and more news from the realm of cinematic miracles and blockbusters.
ANNOUNCEMENT: LOCAL AUTHOR TO RECEIVE AWARDS (BOSTON: January 6, 2014)
For local author Jonathan Womack, 2013 was an auspicious year. Last July, his out-of-body superhero adventure, A CRYFOR A HERO, won Top Honors at the Hollywood Book Festival, an annual event honoring books with the highest potential for film, TV, graphic novel,gaming, and multimedia franchising. As a follow up, Womack learned onDecember 24th, 2013 that his sci-fi thriller, OLD SOULS (2nd Ed. Hardcover, June 2013 Charles River Press), was awarded Best Science Fiction by the New England Book Festival. Womack has since received interest from Hollywood and sees himself as a step closer to realizing his big screen goals.
Womack will be giving a seminar titled, “10 Things You didn’t Know About Publishing” from 1:15pm to 2:30pm.Saturday, Jan. 18th, 2014 at the New England Book Festival held each year at the Omni Parker House in Boston.
The festival is free and open to the public and includes a daytime book fair and publishing seminar focused on developments in the fast-changing world of independent and mainstream book publishing. The Parker House is a grand literary hotel where Thoreau, Emerson and Longfelllow met at the legendary Saturday club for poetry readings and high-minded discussions. In addition to panels, readings and presentations, there will be a special “Drinks with the Author” exhibition area where attendees can purchase a book and enjoy a free cocktail of their choosing with the author.
The day the festival takes place from noon to 5pm, Admission is free to anyone who cares to come and listen in.
For more information visit The New England Book Festival website.
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SAVE THE DATE!!!
New England Book FestivalOmni Parker House Hotel, 60 School Street in Boston, 02108.
Jonathan Womack Seminar “10 ThingS You didn’t Know About Publishing”
Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014 from 1:15 to 2:30pm
Grand Prize Winner 2013_A Cry for a Hero by Jonathan Womack
Book Trailer for Jonathan Womack’s superhero adventure, “A Cry for a Hero” Grand Prize Winner at the Hollywood Book Festival 2013, featuring fiction’s first out-of-body superhero, “Ram”.
Introducing and Promoting JONATHAN WOMACK’s Projects for Film ….
“A CRY FOR A HERO” The first graphic novel in the series, followed by “RAM I AM”
and “THE DOLPHINIUS EFFECT” , the 3rd sequel coming to your book store shortly.
Learn much more about the new arrival of our incredible “out of body Super hero”, Ram, (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zt6rs_4ohHM) and the rest of the Author’s amazing fresh and unique character creations and concepts that are part of this Action Fantasy Adventure Series. Quite unlike any of our numerous aforegone famous ‘Super Heroes’, having graced our cinemas, television screens, and who were and still are being featured in traditional comic books; all of whom have come and gone before this one – it is time to embrace a new and trusted friend and welcome him to the fold of Super Novas.
OLD SOULS by Jonathan Womack is a superhero fantasy with a Martian reincarnation twist. Womack received the award for Best Science Fiction by the New England Book Festival at a reception held Jan.18, 2014 at the Omni Parker House in Boston. OLD SOULS has been turned into a screenplay and Womack is working with an agent toward a movie goal.
Our sincere appreciation to “Epic North Music” for the epic soundtrack, “Battlescars”. Thanks to Richard Turylo for the animation. For more information visit www.Jonathanwomack.com
When Sarah our beautiful, talented and very resourceful Author isnot writing, she is studying film making and screen writing full time and working as a freelance videographer part time. She tells her that her passion lies in story-telling in all forms and her ambitions and ultimate goal is to not only become a published author, which she now is well on her way to becoming known as, but also to have one or more of those stories transformed into film, and which will happen and follow on as the natural course of her dedication and hard work devoted to the craft.
“The Rule Book” is Sarah’s third novel to date and is currently multi-tasking on two more works, (which are well on the way to becoming completed). “The Rule Book” however was the first creation which she felt comfortably confident about to seek the representation of an Agent for.
She confident to us that she had submitted it to Madeleine Buston of the Darley Anderson Agency in the UK, who took Sarah’s work to the next leve in a sense after applying some edits to the book. Madeleine was then smitten with “The Rule Book” concept, but sadly (and as it can so often go where 2 parties are a little divided about an author’s work often not a reflection of the quality or uniqueness of a story line, (and which I have to add is a common occurrence in today’s very competitive industry), Madelaine didn’t gain the same support from Darley himself and so, had to pass.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Available at Amazon.com in its Kindle edition and with a view to seeing the work in paperback format, in the not too distant future, this book offer a great read. We love the cover which exudes an ‘old world’ charm and ambience.
Sarah strove to create “The Rule Book” to provide a rich mix between ‘The Da Vinci Code’ and the ‘National Treasure’ movies. There is something in this story for the thrill seekers, the romantics, or those looking to solve plots, or looking for the occasional laughter as a form of light relief. This work sounds like a great ‘all rounder’, catering to a variety of tastes. We think Sarah is on her way to becoming a much sought after author.
OVERVIEW
Publication Date: January 8, 2014
The Rule Book is rumoured to have been around since time began. This single binding is said to hold hundreds of rules that if followed properly, allow the reader to extend his or her life span. The single most important rule is that the recipient may not under any circumstance expose the book’s existence. It is clearly written that if this cardinal instruction is ever broken, the reader will instantly cease to exist.
In the early eighteen hundreds, an investigative journalist named Jonathan Priest uncovered the truth of the elusive Rule Book and believed the world had a right to learn the ways in which they too could extend their life spans. Regardless of the certain death the book had promised he would face, he had his story published for all to see. He died of supposed natural causes that very day.
In early 2008, a couple of established Hollywood producers researched the story of Jonathan Priest and The Rule Book and believed his mysterious death and the concept of The Rule Book would make a great film. After almost two years of hard work, the movie finally premiered. Once the credits rolled and the curtains shut, each and everyone who had worked on the film were dead.
After finding that her best friend—who had co-directed the film—had died quietly beside her at the London premiere, Charlotte Winter, a young and newly famous actress from Australia soon realises what she has to do and what she will ultimately have to sacrifice to reveal the truth behind this ancient cover up. Details
Print Length: 280 pages Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited Publisher: MuseItUp Publishing (January 8, 2014) Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc. Language: English ASIN: B00HS3RNMK Text-to-Speech: Enabled
EXCERPT
To my people,
My name is Jonathan Priest, and I have recently found myself in possession of something the likes of which the world has never seen—at least the majority of the world. I cannot disclose how this truth has fallen to me, but I write this to those of you who will be affected in the future.
For as far back as imaginable there has existed a book unlike any other: The Rule Book. This single binding has been handed from one person to another as selected by the book itself in an attempt to ensure these select few have the chance to do what they were born to do. For some this may be to invent a revolutionary product or system, for others it is to save lives through new medicine or other means. The book makes our rapid evolution possible. Some people are simply born great; they see above what others see and have the ability to create what many never deem possible. Without this book to guide them along their rightful path, however, they may not be able to succeed.
Inside this book are a series of rules the reader is encouraged to follow to ensure their full potential is reached. The rules change according to each reader’s destined plan and capacity for good. The book tells of what foods to avoid, what schools to attend, and many other seemingly minor suggestions that ultimately lead to a full life lived and a plethora of accomplishments achieved. It allows the selected to avoid any form of illness or any accidental tragedies. The particular version I was able to get my hands on informed the reader that he must enlist in the armed services, never smoke cigarettes, and ensure he stays away from horses among hundreds of other rules.
Some readers in the past have chosen not to follow these rules and were taken from our world too soon. Unfortunately, the book cannot account for the evil of man and cannot protect the readers from murder or any premeditated harm, regardless of whether they have been living their lives according to the rules or not.
The first and most important rule is that no recipient may ever tell another soul of the existence of The Rule Book or any of the rules it contains. If this vital rule is broken, the reader will instantly cease to exist. The book is a gift that each chosen one must cherish, obey, and keep hidden.
As the book has promised, I face certain death once this letter goes to press. My reasons for doing so are my own. I know that you will find truth in this once I am gone and hopefully, the next person to receive the book will not waste their chance at greatness.
Sincerely yours,
Jonathan Priest,
June 24, 1853
UPDATES ON SARAH’S MANY OTHER FILM INDUSTRY/LITERARY RELATED PROJECTS … Coming Soon!
Sarah with a colleague deeply engrossed in the serious business of all facets of film training/compiling/editing/programming
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