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Jackie ONeal

Jackie ONeal

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Jackie O’Neal holds an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the renowned Sarah Lawrence College Graduate Writing program. O’Neal is the author of two books WOMAN PRIEST and BORN IN THE LAND OF THE TANGO.  Over the years as a journalist her commentary has been seen and heard on The Huffington Post, USA Today, NPR- 51% The Women’s Perspective, NPR Blog among others. Her professional life includes teaching English composition at the college level. She was nominated for an Excellence in Teaching Award 2007 at Atlantic Cape Community College.  She lives in NJ with her husband, Mason, a retired NYC child abuse investiagator. The couple have four sons.

The Seekers: The Stuff of Stars (Dystopian Sci-Fi - Book 2)

The Seekers: The Stuff of Stars (Dystopian Sci-Fi - Book 2)

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<p>This second book in <em>The Seekers</em> dystopian series continues the story started in the critically-acclaimed <em>The Children of Darkness</em>, winner of the <strong>Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, Summer 2015 - Best Book in the Category of SCIENCE FICTION</strong>, and winner of the <strong>Awesome Indies Seal of Excellence</strong>....</p><h1><strong><em>The Stuff of Stars</em> by David Litwack</strong></h1><p>Evolved Publishing presents the second book in the new dystopian series <em>The Seekers</em>. [DRM-Free]</p><h2><em style="font-size:13px;line-height:1.6em;">“But what are we without dreams?”</em></h2><p>Against all odds, Orah and Nathaniel have found the keep and revealed the truth about the darkness, initiating what they hoped would be a new age of enlightenment. But the people were more set in their ways than anticipated, and a faction of vicars whispered in their ears, urging a return to traditional ways.</p><p>Desperate to keep their movement alive, Orah and Nathaniel cross the ocean to seek the living descendants of the keepmasters’ kin. Those they find on the distant shore are both more and less advanced than expected.</p><p>The seekers become caught between the two sides, and face the challenge of bringing them together to make a better world. The prize: a chance to bring home miracles and a more promising future for their people. But if they fail this time, they risk not a stoning but losing themselves in the twilight of a never-ending dream.</p><p><strong>Be sure to start with the first book in this series, the multiple award-winning <em>The Children of Darkness</em>. And don't miss David's award-winning speculative saga, <em>The Daughter of the Sea and the Sky</em></strong></p>

Story Behind The Book

While in college taking an archeology course over 20 years ago, my professor talked about the ancient Aztec city of Tenochtitlan and said a menagerie existed there. The first thought that came to mind- Moctezuma's Zoo- what a great idea for a children's story!

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<p><strong>” Introduces very young readers to an interesting little known  part of Aztec history and  how Emperor Moctezuma’s built a zoo in the enchanted city of Tenochtitlan. Children will  be delighted by the lyrical language.”</strong></p> <p><strong>- January Jones</strong><br /><strong>Director of Public Relations Successimo.com</strong><br /><strong>Host of January Jones sharing Successimo Stories at BlogTalkRadio.com</strong></p> <p><strong>” Makes a great unique  read aloud for early  grades or  for individual  reading.  The language is poetic and the words help the readers visualize the action in the story. The book also provides readers with the opportunity to learn geography, information about animal habitats, and new vocabulary.”</strong></p> <p><strong>                                       -John Monsul</strong><br /><strong>                                        Producer/Host</strong><br /><strong>                                        Communicating Today-Channel 10</strong><br /><strong>                                        <a href="http://www.communicatingtoday.com%C2%A0">http://www.communicatingtoday.com </a></strong></p> <p><strong>“A fast-paced story for young readers who enjoy action and vivid, exotic settings. The text is dazzling and the characters express themselves in distinctive ways children will find enchanting. Not often do we find tales from the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan that are entertaining for children.  I love how the animals are seen working together as they are gathered.”</strong></p> <p><strong>Karen K Lowry,R.N.,M.S.N.</strong><br /><strong>ADHD Coach, AAC</strong><br /><strong><a href="http://www.ADDadvocate.com">http://www.ADDadvocate.com</a></strong></p>