I write mostly sci-fi and fantasy, with an occasional sidestep into horror and westerns. Thus far, I have 8 novels published as well as many short stories online at Amazon Shorts and in magazines.
<p>New from the author of the multiple award-winning fantasy saga, <em>The Daughter of the Sea and the Sky</em>, winner of the <strong>Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, Fall 2014 - Best Book in the Category of FANTASY</strong>....</p><h1><strong><em>The Children of Darkness</em> by David Litwack</strong></h1><p>Evolved Publishing presents the first book in the new dystopian series <em>The Seekers</em>. [DRM-Free]</p><h2><strong>[Dystopian, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Religion]</strong></h2><p><em>“But what are we without dreams?”</em></p><p>A thousand years ago the Darkness came—a terrible time of violence, fear, and social collapse when technology ran rampant. But the vicars of the Temple of Light brought peace, ushering in an era of blessed simplicity. For ten centuries they have kept the madness at bay with “temple magic,” and by eliminating forever the rush of progress that nearly caused the destruction of everything.</p><p>Childhood friends, Orah and Nathaniel, have always lived in the tiny village of Little Pond, longing for more from life but unwilling to challenge the rigid status quo. When their friend Thomas returns from the Temple after his “teaching”—the secret coming-of-age ritual that binds young men and women eternally to the Light—they barely recognize the broken and brooding young man the boy has become. Then when Orah is summoned as well, Nathaniel follows in a foolhardy attempt to save her.</p><p>In the prisons of Temple City, they discover a terrible secret that launches the three on a journey to find the forbidden keep, placing their lives in jeopardy, for a truth from the past awaits that threatens the foundation of the Temple. If they reveal that truth, they might once again release the potential of their people.</p><p>Yet they would also incur the Temple’s wrath as it is written: “If there comes among you a prophet saying, ‘Let us return to the darkness,’ you shall stone him, because he has sought to thrust you away from the Light.”</p><p><strong>Be sure to read the second book in this series, <em>The Stuff of Stars</em>, due to release November 30, 2015. And don't miss David's award-winning speculative saga, <em>The Daughter of the Sea and the Sky</em></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em>Sinbad's Last Voyage</em> is the best thing Ms. Sweeney has written so far.<span> </span>Sinbad is definitely a rare and unique character.<span> </span>Even though he's rude and crude, you'll find yourself liking him anyway, and he sugar-coats nothing.<span> </span>Andrea shows that she has backbone when she's faced with unnerving situations that go beyond what she's ever experienced in her sheltered life as a Natural--and that will make you admire her greatly.<span> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Filled with thrilling scenes and danger at every turn, <em>Sinbad's Last Voyage</em> moves along with sheer speed.<span> </span>It's incomparable and ingenious and you're sure to enjoy this futuristic tale of love and adventure.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">You'll be hard-pressed to find anything like <em>Sinbad's Last Voyage</em>, so if you're looking for a romance that's not another of the cookie-cutter offerings out there, this is a great place to start.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8pt;">Nights And Weekends - Sinbad's Last Voyage Review</span><span> </span><span style="font-size:8pt;">http://www.nightsandweekends.com/articles/08/NW0800278.php</span></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8pt;"> </span></p><p></p> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';">Margaret Marr<br /><br /></span><p class="MsoNormal">As the Earth readies itself for war with the invading Albegensi, Navajo Andrea Talltrees travels to the Thieves Quarter to hire halfbreed smuggler Sinbad sh’en Singh to find her fugitive-from-justice husband. When they meet, however, it’s an immediate clash of cultures as well as personalities--plus a heavy dose of instant attraction! Refusing to admit that he has fallen in love with a hated Terran, Sinbad reluctantly takes Andi on a journey that will carry them halfway across the galaxy, where the part-feline smuggler will call on some old friends for help and face one deadly enemy with an old score to settle. In their search for Andi’s husband, they’ll uncover a secret invasion that threatens to destroy the war-torn Terran Federation, and will learn that it doesn’t matter how long a person loves but simply that he does love. (Blurb borrowed from the publisher's buy page for this book) </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I have to say I enjoyed this story very much. The world the characters live in isn't one I'd like to find myself in but it's quite unique and very well done. I had no trouble visualizing the scenes and liking the characters, particularly Sinbad.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p></p> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';"><a href="http://pennyash.blogspot.com/2008/11/sinbads-last-voyage.html"><span class="yshortcuts">http://pennyash.blogspot.com/2008/11/sinbads-last-voyage.html</span></a></span>