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By the magical flicker of starlightI’ll look in your eyes tonight.
I’ll find my reflection in you
And whisper, I love you, I do--
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Make it our story tonight
Gorgeous cover! Can't wait for the release.
Evelyn wrote: "Gorgeous cover! Can't wait for the release."Music to my ears, Evelyn!
Christoph Fischer is the author of several historical and contemporary fiction books (Sebastian, The Luck of the Weissensteiners, and more) all of which I have read and loved. He is also is Top 500 reviewer on Amazon, as well a high-ranking reviewer on Goodreads. Most recently he became my 'partner in crime' in the production of a boxed set of novels, titled At Odds with Destiny. I have visited his place before, and wrote guest posts such as The Perils of Biblical Inspiration, and I am thrilled to come back now. His first question to me was, When was the first time you decided to write?Want to hear my answer? Click here: "At Odds with Destiny" features Uvi Poznansky
One of the books included in this set is DREAM STUDENT. It's the story of Sara Barnes, a college student who finds her life turned upside-down when she discovers that she has an unexpected, and unique, gift.When we meet Sara, it's just a couple of weeks before Christmas break, in the midst of her junior year of college. She's getting ready to apply to medical school, she's looking forward to going home and seeing her family, and her roommate and best friend is teasing her about when she'll start looking for a new boyfriend. Pretty typical stuff for a college student.
And then the dreams begin. They're strange, for a couple of reasons. First, because Sara has never been able to remember her dreams. Second, because the dreams don't seem to have anything to do with her - it's almost as though she's watching the dreams of other people. It's not long before Sara realizes that's exactly what's happening. It's impossible, but that doesn't change the fact that she's doing it every night. And one of the dreams, which recurs almost every evening, looks as though it may be coming from the mind of a killer...
Here's a little excerpt, shortly after Sara has realized the dreams are real, and she possesses a "superpower":
Another thought goes through my mind just now, and it throws me off track. “If I’ve got a power, right? I’m psychic, or whatever you want to call this, right? Well, where’s my wise mentor? In every story I can think of, people who suddenly find they have a special power or something always have one. King Arthur had Merlin. Luke Skywalker had Obi-Wan. The Scottish guy in that stupid movie Ron likes, where they’re all cutting each other’s heads off…”
“Connor MacLeod,” Brian pipes in. “And the movie is ‘Highlander.’”
Beth snorts. “All you guys like that movie. I’ll never understand it.”
“Anyway,” I say, trying to get back on track. “Connor whatever, he had Sean Connery to mentor him, right? So where’s the old wise master to tell me how to deal with all this?” Brian’s amused by the thought, but Beth has a different reaction.
“I’d let Sean Connery tell me what to do,” she sighs. “Anytime.”
So would I, although not that way. He’s old enough to be my grandfather, after all. Besides, I’m taken! And I will definitely have to tell Brian that that was my first thought, once we’re alone of course.
But I definitely wouldn’t say no to Sean Connery’s advice. I bet he’d know exactly what to do about the nightmares.
J.J. wrote: "One of the books included in this set is DREAM STUDENT. It's the story of Sara Barnes, a college student who finds her life turned upside-down when she discovers that she has an unexpected, and uni..."Love the excerpt, J.J, as well as the premise of the series, "What if you could get into someone else's dreams?" I'm so glad Dream Student is included in At Odds with Destiny!
How did it feel to hear Sara's voice, during the audition for the audiobook for the first time?
James DiBenedetto, the author of the Dream Series, is my 'partner in crime' in the creation of the boxed set titled At Odds with Destiny. He asked me about the ideas that propelled me to bring together the ten authors who are taking part in this exciting project. So I opened with, "Lately, despite being an intensely private person, I have found myself increasingly engaged with readers and listeners. Why? because of my characters. Having sprung from my mind onto the page, they might die there, pressed between the front and back covers–unless I make it possible for them to spring from the page to your mind..."To read more click here:
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Dennis Waller, filmmaker and author of several books, is recognized as an expert on spiritual experience, self-discovery, and exploring the human consciousness. He is also a Top 500 Amazon Reviewer, which is an amazing rank. I am honored that he posted this review for the new multi-author boxed set, At Odds with Destiny:★★★★★ An excellent collection from some of the brightest writers today. March 13, 2015
By Dennis Waller TOP 500 REVIEWER
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This is a tremendous box set of works from some of my favorite authors, Uvi Poznansky, Christoph Fischer, Brandt Legg, and Janet Morris. There is a massive amount of reading here, with 10 novels, it will take some time to finish this box set and for the price, it's a give-away.
Rise To Power by Uvi Poznansky is a sensational novel matched only by The Luck of the Weissensteiners by Christoph Fischer and Outview by Brandt Legg. Tempus by Janet Morris is a great one too. The variety here is phenomenal, from intrigue and mystery, to gut wrenching, to fantasy, one thing is consistent, the quality.
Overall, "At Odds with Destiny" is an incredible value and that should be on everybody's Kindle. An excellent collection from some of the brightest writers today that can't be missed.
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She wore her hair in the usual thick ponytail. I sat contentedly across from her, thinking how absolutely lovely she looked in her red wool shirt. The feelings that I felt for Camille continued to be far deeper than friendship, and for the thousandth time, I reined in my desires and tried to smother them with small talk about gardens and springtime. To read more click here:
In the spirit of spring: she talked about her plans for a spring garden
After that, nobody says anything for a couple of minutes, until the sound of a car rumbling up the driveway breaks the silence. Headlights shine in the window. Then the car goes quiet and the lights go out, and a moment later the doorbell rings. Dad opens the door, and Brian’s there, flowers in hand.To read more from James DiBenedetto's novel click here:
In the spirit of spring: Brian’s there, flowers in hand
Aaron(RetroSonic) wrote: "HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!" Oh thank you so much! Happy new year to you Aaron :)
What does she want? Bonbons? Candy? She's mad because you don't get randy?
It's far too early for a diamond ring
On Valentine's day, what should you bring?
If you want to please her, if you're driven
Give a box of stories, and all's forgiven...
Each one of the novels in this boxed set is outside the box
Open it at your own risk!
Bestselling, critically acclaimed, and notoriously creative authors from across the book continuum join forces to bring you At Odds with Destiny, everything you've wanted in a boxed set but thought you'd never find: full-length novels brimming with myth, fantasy, mystery, history, romance, drama, originality, heroism, and suspense. Finding themselves at odds with destiny, the characters in these stories fight to shape their future and define who they are. Come follow them in their amazing journeys.
Tadah! Here is a new cover for At Odds with Destiny, a boxed set of four novels by three wonderful writers and me. Had a blast designing this cover, because of this regal red, that appears in folds of the dress and in the headboard, and because of this 'in your face' direct look in the eyes of this striking girl. She makes me think, is she destiny and you are at odds with her, or is she facing destiny and rebels against her own fate--To read more click here:
Cover reveal for At Odds with Destiny
Inspired by the first day of spring, which is just around the corner, I want to give you a taste of a first day for one of the characters in our boxed set: “This is a special day, our first day together! I won’t cook like this once I’m in the apartment.” Was she reading minds now? “Do you have anything that needs doing today--” Excerpt from Pam of Babylon by Suzanne Jenkins, included in At Odds with Destiny. To read more click here:
First day for a character: At Odds with Destiny, 3rd novel
Aaron(RetroSonic) wrote: "Keep up the good writing!"Oh thank you Aaron :) Good to see you again!
No clown am IAnd not an April's fool
So don't ask me why
I stand here looking cool
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April Fool: In a minute I'll be gone
Kick off your flip-flops and take my handSink your tows in the warm sand
In each shell, a story hides
A secret whispers under crash of tides--
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A please where sirens call your name
Elsbeth filled my dreams in the pre-dawn hours. It was summer: sun-bleached, blazing summer. We lay on a lavender blanket, deep in a field of wildflowers. Thousands of blue lupines nodded their heads in unison in a meadow of ubiquitous buttercups--To read more from Aaron Paul Lazar's pen, click here:
Beach reading: We lay on a lavender blanket, deep in a field of wildflowers
At the other side of the valley, the sun has just begun to rise. At first, its blood-tinged rays shoot straight into my eyes, blinding me. They make me blink, so it takes me time to adjust, to notice how, out of the shimmering air out there, the rays are starting to carve out three distinct silhouettes--To read more, click here:
Beach reading: the rays are starting to carve out three distinct silhouettes
Walking straight towards his bed, which, Sara notices for the first time, is not empty. Someone’s hidden under the covers. For one guilty moment Sara, the memory of her crush still in her mind, hopes that when Mark pulls the covers up, it’ll be Sara under there, Sara that he’s dreaming about…To read more from James DiBenedetto's pen, click here:
Beach reading: Sara looks around, wondering whose dream this is
Looking for a great gift? Why not something you can enjoy together?Each one of the novels in this boxed set anthology is outside the box. Open it at your own risk!
Bestselling, critically acclaimed, and notoriously creative authors from across the book continuum join forces to bring you At Odds with Destiny, everything you've wanted in a boxed set but thought you'd never find: full-length, award winning novels brimming with cozy mystery, suspense, romance, and biographical historical fiction. Finding themselves at odds with destiny, the characters in these stories fight to shape their future and define who they are. Come follow them in their amazing journeys.
Rise to Power by Uvi Poznansky
Notorious for his contradictions, David is seen by others as a gifted court entertainer or a traitor leading a gang of felons. How does he see himself? Can he control his destiny and strike a balance between ambition and longing for purity?
Double Forté by Aaron Paul Lazar
In the deep cold of winter, threats erupt from the dark woods, spinning events out of hand—and Gus, tormented by the unexplained death of his wife, braces for the fight of his life.
Pam of Babylon by Suzanne Jenkins
After Jack dies, his wife Pam discovers secrets and lies. Is she destined to succumb to vengefulness against his two lovers, or will she find a different way forward?
Dream Student by James DiBenedetto
Everything was going according to plan, until the night when college junior Sara Barnes started seeing other people’s dreams. Is she the only one witnessing the secrets of a serial killer?
Let in the dog and let out the cat, for this boxed set holds dangers of the most rarefied kind!
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Marie closed the door and locked it. She crept back to the bed and got her cell phone, keying in 9-1-1... The dispatcher said they would send cars out right away. She hung up and went back to her door. She could hear Pam’s voice, low and pleading, and her mother whimpering. She didn’t know if she should go out to help them or stay locked in her room. What would make things better? Worse? She chose staying put. In less than five minutes, she heard the whoosh of cars out front and then a loud “Bang!”To read more from Suzanne Jenkins pen, click here:
Start the summer with a bang: At Odds with Destiny
I am truly honored that she asked me to come for an interview. Her first question to me was, What knowledge have you acquired recently that might assist other writers?
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Author Wednesday with Uvi Poznansky