Cover for: SotF - The Closest Enemy

This will be the cover for Survival of the Fittest - The Closest Enemy.  The artwork was done by Greg Trax, an art teacher at the middle school where I work.  If you're interested in having some original artwork done for your cover, let me know and I will get you in touch with Greg.  He's a GREAT guy and VERY talented.

SotF - The Closest Enemy - Sent in for publishing

Possible dialogue? Humor? Silly?

I thought these were some funny things I've heard.  You can decide for yourself.  You might think, "this guy has the lamest sense of humor in the world!"

Me reading from Survival of the Fittest

Reading a portion of Survival of the Fittest - The Last Hope for the Human Race

Book Chat - Survival of the Fittest - The Last Hope for the Human Race

Some info about the first book and the second and third books.  I hope you enjoy.  Any questions?  Write them and I will respond.  Let's make the questions about the books please.

Excited?

I've been waiting for this.  The price of my book, Survival of the Fittest, The Last Hope for the Human Race is now ONLY $1.99 on Kindle.

Head on over to http://www.amazon.com/Survival-Fittest-Last-Human-ebook/dp/B0065BL4LM/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1336169275&sr=8-9

and get your copy of my debut young adult book.  The first in the Survival of the Fittest series.  The second book, Survival of the Fittest - The Closest Enemy is in its final stages of editing.  I know once you read the first book, you'll be hooked.

3 More Authors Worth Checking Out

Books by George Geisinger: 

Sorting out one's thoughts in a day of extreme mental confusion.  This short story covers the history of man who had to fight his fight against, drug abuse, brain chemistry issues along with coming of age in the era of Woodstock. Poignant and concise reporting about surviving personal turmoil and being brave enough to record its effects on his soul. The man has taken away something meaningful about the sixties as he still has a spirit of giving. I would also read his other works as guide for showing how it is necessary for the careful watch on one's rebellious teenager and the effects of drugs.

http://www.amazon.com/Scatter-Brains-ebook/dp/B0075ZU1B6/ref=pd_sim_sbs_kstore_5?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2

Books by Elena DeRosa:

Marie's peaceful life in Virginia is shattered the moment she receives word from her brother: “I just got a call from a detective. Daddy’s dead.” Rushing to her family home in Brooklyn, New York, Marie seeks answers to her father’s mysterious death only to discover disturbing occurrences and encounter acts of betrayal.

After her questions are amplified and suspicions confirmed surrounding her father’s ex-girlfriend, Marie becomes frustrated by how oblivious so many had been, and continue to be, to the wily con-artist.

Inheriting her father’s scheming ex-girlfriend becomes a journey Marie never imagined she’d be forced to travel.

Written as memoir, “Fractured Facade” is a cautionary tale for anyone concerned about a parent after the loss of their spouse. The survivor, often thrust into an unfamiliar world, finds it quite different from the dating scene of their youth; one where some create facades to mask their true intentions. Sadly, loneliness can cause an otherwise intelligent person to behave foolishly.

“Fractured Facade” is the tale of a father’s death, a daughter’s life, and a sociopath’s vendetta.

http://www.amazon.com/Fractured-Facade-ebook/dp/B005RFUU2Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1335391838&sr=1-1

Books by Rick Carufel:

While performing research for a master's thesis at Brown University, Brian Metcalf finds more than darkness behind closed eyelids. Astral realms intent upon unleashing unspeakable evil attempt to use him as a pawn in their struggle to open a portal to this world. It's happened before to others. Friedrich Nietzsche wrote, "If you gaze long into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you. Whoever battles monsters had better see that it does not turn him into a monster." Novella 18049 words 

http://www.amazon.com/Phospheindz-ebook/dp/B005A7ABOS/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1335391985&sr=1-1

Editing my second book in the SOTF series - The Closest Enemy

I've started editing the second in the SOTF series, and I'm quite pleased with what I'm reading. Of course there are over 3million typos, the story tends to stray, the characters are not consistent, and a few times I've shifted dialogue so fast I don't even know who's saying what...but other than that, I really did a good job. LOL

At least I laugh and don't break into sobbing.

3 More Authors Worth Reading

Books by Janet Morris:

The Sacred Band of Thebes lives on, a world away, in this mythic novel of love in war in ancient times. In 338 BCE, during the Battle of Chaeronea that results in the massacre of the Sacred Band of Thebes, the legendary Tempus and his Stepson cavalry rescue twenty-three pairs of Theban Sacred Banders, paired lovers and friends, to fight on other days. These forty-six Thebans, whose bones will never lie in the mass grave that holds their two hundred and fifty-four brothers, join with the immortalized Tempus and his Sacred Band of Stepsons, consummate ancient cavalry fighters, to make new lives in a faraway land and fight the battle of their dreams where gods walk the earth, ghosts take the field, and the angry Fates demand their due.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Sacred-Band-Janet-Morris/dp/1937035034/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_8

Books by Paul D. Brazill:

English writer Paul D Brazill's 13 Shots Of Noir is a collection of  flash fiction and short stories in the vein of Roald Dahl, The Twilight Zone and Alfred Hitchcock Presents.The first story, "The Tut", was nominated for a 2010 Spinetingler Award, while the story "Anger Management" was chosen as one of the Predators and Editors top twenty crime stories.Crime, horror and dark fiction are contained within the pages of 13 Shots Of Noir.

http://www.amazon.com/13-Shots-of-Noir-ebook/dp/B006AG3H6M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335133181&sr=8-1

Books by Gladys Quintal:

Alexi is a Vampire trying to live a human existence, he even has a human wife. The Vampire secret is paramount and cohabiting with humans - unless you intend on turning them, just isn't done. Can Alexi protect his beloved Cassandra from the would-be enforcers of this law or will he lose her forever?

http://www.amazon.com/Careful-What-Dream-Series-ebook/dp/B0071IJ9NS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335133417&sr=8-1

Dark Place Entry 2

Having a great amount of emotion can really help a writer.  It allows us to give our characters personalities.  We understand being cold, bitter, angry, loving, happy, thoughtful, provocative, etc., but there’s a feeling that I always think I have more than anyone else, sadness.

I don’t know what it is about weekends, but they are not good for me.  I try to do everything to keep myself busy, to keep my mind from wandering back over the depressing thoughts.  Nothing works.

Ok, so I’m seeing a doctor, a therapist, I’m seeking advice from people I know, I’m trying everything I can to change this ache inside.  I’m alone, all alone, no matter what people say, or think, I’m alone.  I don’t have people calling or texting; I don’t have people asking how I feel, or what’s wrong.  Just one person asks those questions, me.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad I’m an emotional person.  I’m glad I have feelings and that I actually do care about people, including people I don’t even know and haven’t even met.  I just wish the depression wasn’t a part of me.  It’s becoming a burden to have to carry with me each day.  Honestly, it’s a heavy weight. 

I haven’t left my house since December.  Oh, I go to work, but basically, nowhere else.  And if I do go somewhere, it takes a lot of strength.  And as I said earlier, I am trying to get help.  I just hope someone out there will know how to help someone like me who is so far gone.  I’m a recluse.  I’m scared. 

Whenever you see me online, just know that I’m trying to push the darkness behind me.  Even communication with people across the internet is good for me, good for my mental health.  I just wish I had a friend who could be here with me.  I wish I had someone to share things with, to laugh with, to go to dinner with, to just take a ride in the car.

Tomorrow will give me a little more relief.  It’s Monday, I’ll go back to work.  I’ll be around people.  And for five days I’ll be able to wear the face I’m supposed to.  But the one thing I should be looking forward to, the weekend, is my nightmare.  That’s when I go back to being alone.