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Part 2 of Now That We're Grown is now up at Wattpad. I'm slowly revising and posting the story, in multiple parts.
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A fast-paced dystopian thriller. Jack & Lucy must find a way to let go of the past and adapt to a new order.
From Despair to Where, a dystopian thriller set in a zombie infested wilderness, was recently released by debut novelist Oliver Smith.
Available in paperback and as an ebook from Amazon, where you can even read for free with Kindle Unlimited, the book isn’t your typical gory zombie novel. It critiques society and develops characters with care and attention to keep the reader engrossed in the safety of protagonists they care about.
With Manchester history, modern culture, and a story that introduces the more chilling elements of the 21 st century society, the book is much more about the living than the dead.
Oliver commented, “I’ve always loved post-apocalyptic and dystopian fiction and how they explore the reactions and experiences of survivors. Unfortunately, the book has taken a more realistic turn with recent events, but I hope people can get a bit of escapism by reading it.”
From Despair to Where’s main protagonists are Jack, who is lost in the everyday rat race; and Lucy, who recently moved to Manchester after the loss of her soul mate. Their lives intertwine and they must find a place to call home in order to survive. As they search the meaning of their new life, and the old one left behind, the stark reality of survival is laid bare as they fight the dead and psychopathic survivors, intent on inflicting harm.
Oliver concluded, “I like to think that From Despair to Where is more about hope than anything, which is particularly poignant at the moment. With coronavirus, we as a species are facing the biggest challenge in my living memory, I hope that when normality returns, we will be kinder to each other and the planet, and learn from our mistakes.”
Oliver also runs a blog called Dystopian Novels which features short stories, other great books from indie authors, and other news about books on the dystopian and sci-fi spectrums.
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We thought the aliens wouldn’t find us. We were wrong.
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In an alternate reality, the human home world of Valchondria comes together under a constitution based on the Iroquois Federation. Centuries later, the Iroquois scientist Taldra becomes Valchondria’s Leader.
Now Taldra and her twin gay sons must form new alliances as humanity faces a race of alien shapeshifters intent on using people as a food source. One of Taldra’s rivals might pose an even greater threat.
“The most intriguing aspect of the story is controlled by emotion as relatable characters grow and brave it all together, selflessly helping each other.” -Enas Reviews
Sons of Taldra: A Science Fiction Adventure. In an alternate reality, an Iroquois scientist and her twin gay sons battle shapeshifting aliens. * Both Taldra Novels in One EBook * Chapter 1 at Wattpad * Book Teaser, Spoiler Alert * Writing a Novel * Glossary
The Acorn Stories. “A lush tangle of small-town life branches out in this engrossing collection of short stories.” -Kirkus Reviews. * Excerpts from The Acorn Stories * The Individual Stories * Reading Group Questions * Historical Acorn, Texas * Texas Tales Book Trailer * Comedy & Drama Book Trailer
The Acorn Gathering: Writers Uniting Against Cancer. Join the fight against cancer by purchasing this fundraising fiction collection, with stories by Jan Chandler, Shawna R. Van Arum, Huda Orfali, Timothy Morris Taylor, and Bill Wetzel. * Book Reviews * News and Authors * HD Book Trailer * Excerpts from The Acorn Gathering * Free Story: Fat Diary: Humor
Holding Me Together counters homophobia, promotes equality, and celebrates life! * Reactions to Homophobia * Home (Gay Romance) * The Bible and Gays * Selected Poems eBook
The Return of Innocence: A Fantasy Adventure blends humor and romance with exciting fantasy action. * Characters * HD Book Trailer
Stein, Gender, Isolation and Industrialism: New Readings of Winesburg, Ohio examines the best-known work of the influential American writer, Sherwood Anderson.
* Book Index: Genres, Themes, and Keywords
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