Sunday, August 25, 2013

Reviews....


As my policy has changed, please read my review policy in its entirety prior to sending me a request to review your book. If your book is accepted for review, I will get to it as soon as I possibly can. Again please understand that there are other books in front of yours and I read them in the order that I receive them. Also again, please remember that I also do work a regular job as well as write my own novels. I will get to your book as soon as possible. Also, if for some reason I feel that your book will not receive at least a 3 star review~ I will not write a review and will send you an email stating the reasons why.

Thank you again for considering me for reviewing your book. I look forward to reading them.

Have a wonderful and blessed day.

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Eye of the Storm by Author Darlene L. Turner

 Eye of the Storm by Author Darlene L. Turner
An angry funnel cloud hovered in the distance. Its blackened claws threatened to reach out and pull him in. He gripped the steering wheel like a life raft, praying the storm would pass by.
Hail bounced on the road. Tree limbs whipped back and forth, breaking off before flying through the air. No, there would be no outrunning this storm, so he stopped, pointed the front of his car into the storm, and pleaded to God for mercy.
Have you ever had to stare down a storm—literally? My husband did recently while travelling through his sales territory. Severe storms blanketed the area, so he had to think fast. Thankfully, the funnel cloud moved away but not before causing his heart to race and damage to the area.
He learned a long time ago when heading into torrential storms it’s important to point your car directly in it’s path, facing it dead on. If you’re sideways, it’s easier to be picked up and tossed around.
This got me thinking. Why do we try to run from the storms of life? What keeps us from facing them head on?
I’m sure most would agree it’s because they are too dangerous. Storms scare us, tossing us around and messing up our lives. They invade our happy space. No one wishes for hard times, but when they come where should we be? In the eye of the storm or on the edge where we could be picked up and thrown about?
I know what you’re thinking. Why would you want to be in the middle of a storm? Wouldn’t that be more dangerous? Let’s take a look.
Wikipedia says, “The eye is a region of mostly calm weather found at the center of strong tropical cyclones.”
The center is the calmest place to weather out a storm. It’s where we find peace and total reliance upon God. With Him at the helm, He has complete control over our lives. Isn’t that how it should be? Heading straight into our storms is the only way to truly live.
Let me explain. If we don’t face our fears and learn to rely on God, we become stagnant. We skirt around issues, thinking they will go away. We run in circles. We hold onto bitterness and bypass joy. Do we really want to live like that?
Perhaps we try and lean on others to go through it for us. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way. We need to face our fears and learn from them.
This isn’t easy but with our Savior’s help we can reach the other side. All we need to do is ask Him to guide and strengthen us.

What storms are you going through today? Ask God for strength, hold His hand, take a deep breath, and walk through it.

Run to Eye of the storm.

It’s the only place to find peace.


It will be a shelter and shade from the heat of the day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and rain. Isaiah 4:6 (NIV)

Let's Welcome Author Alan Seel


Hello Alan and welcome to my blog. Please tell us a little about yourself.


I am a Scot and am passionate about the things I write about. My first book was a book about Running which I have been involved in for over 30yrs. I have completed Marathons, Half Marathons, 10k and 5k races. I have a wealth of knowledge about Running and have now completed 6 books about Running. I also write about Christianity, and more specifically about the aspects of the Christian faith which I am pleased to share with others through his writing.

Please tell me about your novel. Who or what was your inspiration behind it?
I have two main niches that provide inspiration for my writing. These are Running and Christianity. I have been involved in both areas for over thirty years and have plenty experience which I love to share. My first book published on Kindle was 'Running a 5k' which is very much a how to do it book. It covers all the basics for starting to run and being able to complete a 5k race in 8 weeks. It has sold consistently well. My other best seller is 'The Presence and Power of the Holy Spirit'. This book takes a look at the work of the Holy Spirit from Old Testament times right through to present day. It too has been a best seller for me.
 
What are some of your favorite genres to read and to write?
As well as the two categories mentioned, I have written books about Photography and Self Help. So basically, Health and Fitness, Christianity and Photography would be my main topics for reading and writing.
What has been the toughest criticism given to you as an author? What was the biggest compliment? Did those change how or what you did in your next novel?
Someone recently said that my books all seem to be about ME. That is not the case although two out of 18 are about things that I have done and I wrote personally about them. That hurt a bit. My biggest compliment I think was when I got to no. 1 in the paid category of some of my books. That made me feel good.
When you sit down to write, do you do it the old-fashioned way with pen and paper or do you use a computer? Do you prefer one way or the other?
I like jotting things down on paper, but must confess that all my work does now get done on the computer. I prefer the computer because you can manipulate text and then publish or print from there

What do you do when you are not writing? Do you pick up some from you to be read pile?
I speak quite a bit at my church so a lot of my time is taken up with preparation for that. I like to be reading something all the time. The maxim 'if you don't read you don't lead' has been to the forefront of my thinking. Being retired - early - from work gives me great opportunity to pursue what I want.
What has been your favorite part of being an author? What has been your least favorite?
When I received my first print book from Create Space. It was kinda cool to see my name on a book cover.
What 7 words would you use to describe yourself.
Quiet, Thoughtful, Pleasant, Happy, Discerning, Generous, Motivated

Is there anything else that you would like to share or say to those who will read this interview?
For anyone who wants to be an author on the Kindle platform - DO IT. I had no idea when I started out what it would be like. Would my book be good enough, would it have enough content, etc. were all questions I asked. I was very happy with how things turned out. My advice to anyone is - You CAN do it....
What are you currently reading?
Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy
 
On a typical weekend, what can we find you doing? Who are you with?
Mostly centred around church activities on a weekend. With family, friends and other church folks.

The Presence and Power of the Holy Spirit by Alan Seel

ASIN: B007PJ1EP4
Kindle (18 pages)

Buy the book here: 
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Book blurb:

This book seeks to provide you with an understanding of who the Holy Spirit is, what He does and how He operates in the day to day life of the Christian.

Many questions are answered in the book like :
How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit ?
Is the ministry of the Holy Spirit relevant to me today?
What is the baptism of the Holy Spirit?

It also provides you with outlines of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and The Fruit of the Holy Spirit.

This is a relatively concise book which will enable you to quickly look up relevant subject matter within the context of the Holy Spirit.
It is not meant to be an exhaustive consideration of the subject, but it
explains in simple terms some of the important aspects of the Holy Spirit.


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Today I Welcome Author Evan Bollinger

Good afternoon and welcome Evan to my blog. Please start by telling us a little about yourself.

I grew up in the northeastern United States and was a pretty normal kid by most accounts. I was generally nice, rarely went to extremes, and pretty much did my best to 'keep the peace.' I had an obsession with a stuffed brown bear which I creatively named "brown bear," and spent most of my childhood talking to him--that is, when I was not, of course, digging for earthworms.

As time passed, my stomach got bigger and my appetites for other ventures grew as well. I became hopelessly ensnared in my passion for writing, in the face of all practical impediments. I enjoyed the freedom to escape whatever world I was in, to shoot off into the sky. I equally enjoyed reading.


As of now, I have degrees in English and Psychology from Dickinson College. I currently spend my time in the education system, working odd-jobs, and writing.

Please tell me about your novel. Who or what was your inspiration behind it?

Sh** Ain't Perfect is a hybrid book. It's both satire and serious meditation on life. It touches on controversial topics from race, sex and personality, and also deals with more comical interests such as improving one's "swag" and dealing with helicopter bosses.

What has been the toughest criticism given to you as an author? What was the biggest compliment? Did those change how or what you did in your next novel?

I wrote this book called Words Kill Me. I knew going in that it would be very problematic for a lot of readers. Basically, it followed the breakdown of a bullied mute child and how he came to commit a school massacre. A lot of people found the story appalling, and I got my share of 'this is disgusting' and 'this author should be ashamed'-type comments. The biggest compliment I got was that I was "creatively brilliant." It was cool to hear that, and it definitely inspired me to keep pushing boundaries in content and imagining.

When you sit down to write, do you do it the old-fashioned way with pen and paper or do you use a computer? Do you prefer one way or the other?

Oh, I'm all computer, all day, every way. Sometimes keys can feel restraining, but I'm so hooked into technology that I can't ever really say no to my laptop. It's probably one of my better friends. It's part of me--I'm practically a cyborg.

Besides writing and reading, what is your most favorite thing to do?

I love to eat Italian food and drink micro-brewed beers. Ahh...the finer things in life....


 Did you have any teacher in school that encouraged you to write? Did you take their advice?

I had a really tough teacher way back in 5th grade. He would give us coursework that seemed so beyond our grasp. We had to write some serious papers for being elementary school kids. Whenever I felt like I couldn't do it, dispirited, he'd ask me what was wrong. I'd simply shake my head and he'd tell me to believe in myself. That the challenge wasn't punishment, it was a reward. That he knew I could handle it, and he was rewarding my ability by giving me the push I needed. He was one of the few teachers that made me realize the importance of hard work.

We all have our little things when it comes to reading, is there anything that bugs you when you read a novel? What is it?

I'm not somebody that goes through a novel with a fine comb, looking for grammatical errors and misspellings. However, when these things are everywhere, I get a little peeved. What really bugs me is when the entire story seems to be told instead of shown. I'm a visual person and I like language that guides a vision.

What do you listen to when you write? Do you find one type of music over another that inspires you to write? Why?

I used to listen to music, but now I just keep the T.V. on in the background. I used to listen to atmospheric and 'hippy' music.

On a typical weekend, what can we find you doing? Who are you with?

I have a small circle of friends. A lot of times I like to stay at home and relax. Sometimes I get the itch, and I'll head to the bars solo. I do a lot of people-watching. You definitely meet some interesting characters when you go out alone. Once you get over the initial fear of being alone, things get pretty fun.

Who are your favorite authors?


King, Bradbury, Tolkien, Rowling, Camus, Ludlum, Puzo, to name some

What 7 words would you use to describe yourself.
serious, humorous, strange, dark, uncertain, confident, contradictory

 Marin's Dale by Evan Bollinger
ASIN: B00C5137FW
Publisher: Amazon Digital Services

Buy the book here: Amazon

Book blurb: 

Something has infiltrated the quiet airs of Marin's Dale. Something that has never been seen. Something that mere human minds cannot fathom...
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Today I Welcome Author David Litwack

Please enjoy this interview with David Litwack, author of the gripping contemporary novel, Along the Watchtower, and the deep, dark dystopia, There Comes a Prophet. Then read on to learn how you can win huge prizes as part of this blog tour, including a Kindle Fire, $650 in Amazon gift cards, and 5 autographed copies of each book.
   1. Along the Watchtower is a powerful blend of contemporary fiction and fantasy that demands the reader's attention from start to finish. What was your inspiration for writing this work, and for combining World of Warcraft with a casualty of war and a dream world? I’ve always been fascinated by how we perceive reality. Think of the film Rashomon, the classic exploration of multiple realities, where several witnesses to a crime describe events completely differently, each bringing their own life experience and biases into play. But it’s when we’re ripped from our normal life and placed in extreme circumstances that our reality becomes totally fragmented. Such is the case with hospitals and war. At the same time, I’d become engrossed in playing the online fantasy game, World of Warcraft, with my son, an avid player. With me on the east coast and him on the west, he suggested we meet weekly in the fantasy world of Azeroth—an invitation I could hardly resist. For several months, we had a Wednesday evening appointment, where our avatars would meet in this virtual world and go on quests together. I was struck by how totally immersed I could get in the game, how quickly time passed, and the surreal mood of wandering around in castles and crypts, solving riddles and following quests. The fantasy gaming experience has a dream-like quality to it. And I began to wonder: how would this experience affect the dreams of someone whose reality has been fragmented by war, PTSD, and traumatic brain injury. These concepts—war, hospitals, and the fantasy world of online gaming—came together in Along the Watchtower.
 2. Without giving away too much, can you introduce us to the main character Lieutenant Freddie, and tell us how he's similar and different in both worlds he inhabits? When Freddie comes out of his medically-induced coma in the VA hospital, he’s nearly given up hope. Everything he had to live for was gone, and he was racked with bad memories and guilt, in addition to his physical injuries. Prince Frederick doesn’t have the luxury of giving up. If he yields to despair, the kingdom that depends on him will fall into darkness. Because of this, he’s more willing to struggle through his trials. It’s through the prince in the fantasy world that Freddie is finally able to confront and overcome his personal demons in the real world.
 3. Your first novel, There Comes a Prophet, explores the roots of the dystopian fiction category while also reinventing it for a younger generation of readers. This genre boasts many great classics including Slaughterhouse V, 1984, and Brave New World to name a few. What are your favorite classic books? Dystopia literally means dysfunctional utopia, not necessarily an evil, power-hungry regime oppressing its people, but a well-intentioned system that has lost its way, resulting in a world gone awry. My favorite such dystopian is Arthur C. Clarke’s The City and the Stars. In this near perfect world, there’s no disease, hunger or poverty, and people are effectively immortal. But all are afraid to venture outside the walls of their city or even look beyond them. The thought of the open expanse of stars in the night sky terrifies them. All of this had been put in place to protect them from some past too horrible to mention. Yet the unfulfilled aspirations of a single individual drive him to discover the lost truth and let humanity move forward again. Lois Lowry’s The Giver is another great example. In a simple but beautiful writing style, she tells the story of a seemingly perfect world where bad memories have been abolished, except for one person, the keeper of memories. But the people are left unable to feel anything much—good or bad.  
4. People read books for many different reasons. Of all the different reasons you've seen in reviews, can you relate one story that really stood out for you about a reader's experience? One reviewer read Along the Watchtower and it brought back memories of being a young college student, witnessing the twin towers fall on 9/11. The book touched him deeply, because it reminded him that, as a result of that tragic event, we’ve been at war his entire adult life. The shock he felt on 9/11 all came back to him in reading the struggles of the recovering Lt. Freddie Williams. Interestingly enough, that same reviewer had a powerful reaction to the dystopian world of There Comes a Prophet. In that book, a ruling power limits learning and growth. This reviewer associated my story with the courageous young Malala Yousafzai, the Pakastani girl who the Taliban tried to kill for advocating education for women.
 5. Along the Watchtower features a veteran's healing process on the physical, emotional, and intellectual levels. What role do you think fantasy role-playing games and dreaming can play in a healing process? When we’re confronted with trauma too terrible to comprehend, our mind sometimes shuts the experience out to let us heal. But the memory still lingers in our subconscious. Sometimes it’s easier to confront those feelings through fantasy, like dreams or video games, rather than facing them head on in the cruel light of reality. Then once confronted, we’re better able to move on.
 6. Symbolism and description play a huge role in the opening chapters of Along the Watchtower. As the lines between reality and fantasy become more and more blurry, did you find it difficult to remember which 'character' you were talking as? Freddie and Prince Frederick were undergoing the same trials at an emotional level, even though their circumstances differed. The hardest part in writing the two was to maintain a distinct voice for each—for Freddie the gritty language of the VA hospital and for Prince Frederick, more of a high fantasy tone. This difference was important to make each world believable. But since the book was written in a first person point of view, it was also critical to quickly alert the reader whenever there was a switch in worlds.
 7. Ocean imagery features prominently in your book Along the Watchtower. What's your favorite place to visit, and what scenery do you find most inspiring as an author? I almost hate to mention this because it’s such a well-kept secret. But my favorite spot is a place called The Knob in my home town of Falmouth. It’s a raised spit of land rising up dramatically into the harbor onto a domed rock, reachable only after a half-mile walk through the woods. I’ve actually used it as a setting in my upcoming novel, The Daughter of the Sea and the Sky.
 8. You run a very active blog and website, though the demands of marketing yourself can be overwhelming for many authors. How do you find balance in your life, and time to enjoy your surroundings in a highly technical world? Coming from a software background, I'm sure you might have unique insights on balancing the 'real' world with the technical one. I’ve spent most of my adult life in front of a computer, first as a software engineer and now as an author. The key is to take advantage of non-computer time to get out and enjoy yourself. But all writers want to be read, so you have to spend time reaching out to readers. The software equivalent was that I used to enjoy taking a break from developing software to visit customers and see how they were using what I’d developed.
 9. You've published two books, Along the Watchtower and There Comes a Prophet. Is there anything you'd like to share with readers and your future writing plans? I’m in late stage edits with an alternate world story called The Daughter of the Sea and the Sky. It’s about a world divided between the Blessed Lands, a place of the spirit, and the Republic, whose people worship at the altar of reason. A mysterious nine-year-old girl from the Blessed Lands sails into the lives of a troubled couple in the Republic and seems to heal everyone she meets. She reveals nothing about herself, other than to say she’s the daughter of the sea and the sky. But she harbors a secret wound she herself cannot heal. I’m also currently planning what will be a sequel to There Comes a Prophet. I’ve always wondered what happened to Orah and Nathaniel after their world changing heroics and what became of the contemporaries of the keepmasters who had crossed the ocean. Stay tuned.  
Watchtower Tour Badge10. What do you like to do to unwind? You know, in those rare moments when you're not writing! Since writing and social networking are indoor activities, I try to get outside as often as possible. I go for long walks on the seashore, play some golf, bicycle, and generally try to stay active. I’m fortunate to be able to split my time between Cape Cod and Florida, both beautiful places in their respective nice seasons.   As part of this special promotional extravaganza sponsored by Novel Publicity, both Along the Watchtower and There Comes a Prophet by David Litwack are on sale this week. What’s more, by purchasing either or both of these fantastic books at an incredibly low price, you can enter to win many awesome prizes. The prizes include a Kindle Fire, $650 in Amazon gift cards, and 5 autographed copies of each book. All the info you need to win one of these amazing prizes is RIGHT HERE. Remember, winning is as easy as clicking a button or leaving a blog comment--easy to enter; easy to win! To win the prizes:
  1. Pick up Along the Watchtower at its discounted price of $2.99 on Amazon
  2. Get There Comes a Prophet at its discounted price of 99 cents
  3. Enter the Rafflecopter contest below
  4. Visit the featured social media events
  5. Leave a comment on my blog for a chance at a $100 prize.
Along the Watchtower tells of a tragic warrior lost in two worlds; a woman who may be his only way back from Hell. Get it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or iTunes. There Comes a Prophet A thousand years ago the Darkness came—a time of violence and social collapse. Nathaniel has grown up in their world of limits, longing for something more. For what are we without dreams? Get it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or iTunes. David Litwack, the once Visit David on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or GoodReads.
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The Virtual World of Gaming and the Plight of War Veterans: A Guest Post by David Litwack

Please enjoy this guest post by David Litwack, author of the gripping contemporary novel, Along the Watchtower, and the deep, dark dystopia, There Comes a Prophet. Then read on to learn how you can win huge prizes as part of this blog tour, including a Kindle Fire, $650 in Amazon gift cards, and 5 autographed copies of each book.  

The Virtual World of Gaming and the Plight of War Veterans: A Guest Post by David Litwack

Watchtower Tour Badge  Gaming and war would seem to be as far apart from each other as you can get. But while you’re in the midst of them, they share one thing in common—a sense of being in an alternate reality. I’ve always been fascinated by how much of what we consider to be reality is subjective, how each of us bring our own experiences and biases into play. But when we’re ripped from our normal lives and placed in extreme circumstances, our reality becomes totally fragmented. Such is the case with hospitals and war. A couple of years ago, I became engrossed in the online game, World of Warcraft, thanks to my son. I’m on the east coast and he’s on the west, so we’d meet every Wednesday evening in the virtual world of Azeroth, where our avatars would go on quests together. I was struck by how immersed I became in the mood of the game as we wandered through castles and crypts, solving riddles and vanquishing demons, how for a short period of time, I could totally buy in to the alternate reality. The fantasy gaming experience has a dream-like quality to it, which led me to wonder: how would this experience affect the dreams of someone whose reality has been fragmented by the trauma of war? These concepts—war, hospitals, and the fantasy world of online gaming—came together in Along the Watchtower. I began to research the effects of war on returning veterans. I learned that 30% are diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress. That means after six months they’re still dealing with flashbacks, disturbing dreams, depression and difficulty re-assimilating into their former lives. And that doesn't account for the many others who are seemingly able to adjust but continue to deal with inner turmoil. The war experience changes all forever. Many have suicidal thoughts (the suicide rate among veterans is triple that of the general population. More soldiers have died by their own hand than in the war itself). Many struggle with dark thoughts and have difficulty forming relationships, unable to “turn off” the normal flight or fight syndrome, leaving them suspicious in crowds and always on alert. And then, there are the physical injuries. One of the ironic successes of these recent wars is the advance in battlefield medicine. The result is that far fewer die of wounds than in prior wars. The ratio of wounded to dead in WWII was 1.1/1, in Vietnam 1.7/1. In Iraq, it’s 7/1. More are saved, but more come home with debilitating, lifelong injuries. And 68% of the wounded have some form or brain trauma, penetrating injuries from shrapnel or non-penetrating concussions from the blasts of IEDs. To learn more about brain injuries, I read In an Instant, the story of Bob Woodruff. The brilliant Woodruff had just been named co-anchor of ABC’s World News Tonight. Then, while embedded with the military in Iraq, an improvised explosive device went off near the tank he was riding in. Bob suffered a traumatic brain injury that nearly killed him. The book describes his recovery and recounts how fragile the human brain can be. At one point, the erudite Woodruff could rattle off the names of all prior U.S. presidents but couldn't remember the names of his own children. And I read about post traumatic stress. One of the best books is Achilles in Vietnam. Written by Jonathan Shay, a Vietnam War era PTSD counselor, it compares his clinical notes from patients to the text from Homer’s Odyssey, showing how we as human beings have dealt with war trauma across the millennia. He shows how war disrupts our moral compass, leaving re-entry into normal life as a brutal and agonizing experience. Playing a make-believe fantasy game and going to war both have a surreal quality that takes us out of our normal reality. But for war veterans, the sense of normality doesn't return without a struggle. The Wounded Warrior Project is a wonderful organization, dedicated to helping veterans adjust. Their stated mission is: “To foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded service members in our nation's history.” How successful we’ll be at achieving that goal will tell a lot about who we are. It’s one of the most important stories of our time.   As part of this special promotional extravaganza sponsored by Novel Publicity, both Along the Watchtower and There Comes a Prophet by David Litwack are on sale this week. What’s more, by purchasing either or both of these fantastic books at an incredibly low price, you can enter to win many awesome prizes. The prizes include a Kindle Fire, $650 in Amazon gift cards, and 5 autographed copies of each book. All the info you need to win one of these amazing prizes is RIGHT HERE. Remember, winning is as easy as clicking a button or leaving a blog comment--easy to enter; easy to win! To win the prizes:
  1. Pick up Along the Watchtower at its discounted price of $2.99 on Amazon
  2. Get There Comes a Prophet at its discounted price of 99 cents
  3. Enter the Rafflecopter contest below
  4. Visit the featured social media events
  5. Leave a comment on my blog for a chance at a $100 prize.
Along the Watchtower tells of a tragic warrior lost in two worlds; a woman who may be his only way back from Hell. Get it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or iTunes. There Comes a Prophet A thousand years ago the Darkness came—a time of violence and social collapse. Nathaniel has grown up in their world of limits, longing for something more. For what are we without dreams? Get it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or iTunes. David Litwack, the once and future writer, explores the blurry line between reality and the Visit David on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or GoodReads.

Along the Watchtower

Please enjoy this series of excerpts from the deep, dark dystopia, There Comes a Prophet, by David Litwack. Then read on to learn how you can win huge prizes as part of this blog tour, including a Kindle Fire, $650 in Amazon gift cards, and 5 autographed copies of each book.  

Excerpt One: The Longing

“Is this what you want me to do, Orah, run like a coward?” “Not to run, but to be careful, especially with the vicar so near.” “Only one in three are taken.” “It’s not worth the risk, Nathaniel. Or have you forgotten the look of those who have been taught? The far off stare, the dreams seemingly ripped away.” Dreams ripped away. What good were dreams if they stayed unfulfilled? Since coming of age the month before, Nathaniel had brooded on one thought — life was passing him by.  

Excerpt Two: The Teaching

Thomas stared out, trying to see to the opposite wall. It had to be close, because he could feel his boots pressing against it. But try as he would, he couldn’t penetrate the darkness. There was no glimmer to help, only the darkest dark he’d ever known. No moon, no stars, no hint of light. A dark to haunt one’s dreams. Sometimes, he’d startle to the grating of the ceiling cover being removed. Light would pour into the room, flooding him with exhilaration…He’d stand, stretch his stiff limbs and look into the plump faces of the vicars surrounding him, seniors all with their decorated hats. They, in turn, would look down on him sympathetically before beginning a litany of the horrors of the darkness…  

Excerpt Three: The Secret

Watchtower Tour BadgeNathaniel had forgotten his dilemma. The idea of the keep had awakened something in him he thought he’d lost forever. “But who’ll solve the puzzle?” “The founders of the keep believed a new generation would arise that would seek the truth at all costs, even at the risk of their lives. Some few from that generation would take the lead. These would be called seekers, and their task would be to solve the puzzle and rediscover the keep.” “But what’s in the keep?” “The chain started so long ago, Nathaniel. Even the keepers don’t know any more. The keep may not even exist.” “Ancient magic?” “More. Something the Temple fears. Something that might change the world.” Nathaniel’s hands were shaking. I’d be a seeker if I could.   As part of this special promotional extravaganza sponsored by Novel Publicity, both Along the Watchtower and There Comes a Prophet by David Litwack are on sale this week. What’s more, by purchasing either or both of these fantastic books at an incredibly low price, you can enter to win many awesome prizes. The prizes include a Kindle Fire, $650 in Amazon gift cards, and 5 autographed copies of each book. All the info you need to win one of these amazing prizes is RIGHT HERE. Remember, winning is as easy as clicking a button or leaving a blog comment--easy to enter; easy to win! To win the prizes:
  1. Pick up Along the Watchtower at its discounted price of $2.99 on Amazon
  2. Get There Comes a Prophet at its discounted price of 99 cents
  3. Enter the Rafflecopter contest below
  4. Visit the featured social media events
  5. Leave a comment on my blog for a chance at a $100 prize.
Along the Watchtower tells of a tragic warrior lost in two worlds; a woman who may be his only way back from Hell. Get it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or iTunes. There Comes a Prophet A thousand years ago the Darkness came—a time of violence and social collapse. Nathaniel has grown up in their world of limits, longing for something more. For what are we without dreams? Get it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or iTunes. David Litwack, the once and future writer, explores the blurry line between reality and the Visit David on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or GoodReads.