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Hello everyone,

I am a very eclectic writer in this current world, siphoning the majority of my influences from modernism it has been hard to find those both avid and consciously aligned with my persona based on the current trends in literature. However, I know you are out there, and I would truly appreciate any feedback on the first novel I have published under my own name (I have ghostwritten others but signed confidentiality agreements). The novel, described as simply as possible, is about separations between the true self/ego/alter ego/id (and whatever else you choose to define them as) and how everyone is already two people within themselves and that their choices, willingness to learn, and what they can find the strength to let go of determine which one of the two ultimately define who they are in the physical world. The portrayal of these ideas is demonstrated through two twins who were raised against the backdrop of Russian organized crime, and the story winds its way thematically through psychedelic perspectives, thrilling sequences, and philosophical quandaries into an addictive spiral (or so I hope you agree). It is also loosely allegorical to the rise of Peter the Great and the creation of imperial Russia. Comments about my author page, novel, or anything else will be greatly welcomed and I will gladly do the same for you. There is a novel sample available through the links and also a link to the printed version, but I will gladly supply you with a coupon code to download the entire electronic version for free from Smashwords if you are willing to read the entire work and get back to me. I hope everyone has an informative and beautiful day, and thank you wholeheartedly in advance for anyone willing to assist me in growing my communicative abilities within the literary world.

-Michael Blain