About
John Graham, Sr. – A native of Gulfport, Mississippi, Mr.Graham is a Master Instructor Shaolin Kung Fu and instructs at the SouthernShaolin Kung Fu school. As a highly-successful, motivational speaker, heinspires, provides direction and education for his students and many others onhow to achieve success and attain their life’s goals. Mr. Graham iscurrently working on, “Twenty Punches – An Analysis of WuZu Kung Fu,” and, thenext book in this series about courage, values and principles. Hecurrently resides in Mobile, Alabama.
Todd Doyle – Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Mr.Doyle is a Licensed Professional Counselor at the Redemption Counseling Centerwhere he works to help addicts and alcoholics find a new way of living. He is currently working on “The Truthsayer Chronicles: Rise of theDruja,” a science fiction novel to be released in 2010. Mr. Doylecontinues to collaborate with Mr. Graham writing the next book in this seriesabout courage, values and principles. Mr. Doyle currently resides in GrandBay, Alabama.
Description
<p><strong><em>Have you ever awoken from a vivid dream and wondered which side of waking was real?</em></strong></p><p>Burt Higgins' retirement is not going well. His children have grown, and his wife has gone off to earn a late-life degree, leaving him alone in his sprawling suburban home. With too much time on his hands, he broods on the state of the world, obsessively following the worst of cable news and the Internet. Increasingly angry at the state of affairs, he nurtures a fantasy that a dark lord from another realm has foisted these problems on humankind. If only he could transport to that world, he'd confront the demon and use the magic found there to defeat the beast and end despair forever.</p><p>On a particularly bad news day, while housebound in the midst of a snowstorm, he retreats to his study to shut out the world and immerse himself in his books. When, on a whim, he lights a candle purchased in an obscure Prague curiosity shop, a magical guide appears and offers to take him on whatever quest he chooses. When he asks to become a hero in a fantasy realm, he discovers a more complex world than he expected, and battling evil with magic turns out to be far from his greatest challenge.</p><p><strong>EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS</strong> a specualtive fantasy adventure sure not just to entertain you, but to make you consider your life, your dreams, your goals. [DRM-Free]</p><h2><strong>Books by David Litwack:</strong></h2><ul><li><em>Along the Watchtower</em></li><li><em>The Daughter of the Sea and the Sky</em></li><li><em>The Time That's Given</em></li><li><em>The Children of Darkness</em> (The Seekers - Book 1)</li><li><em>The Stuff of Stars</em> (The Seekers - Book 2)</li><li><em>The Light of Reason</em> (The Seekers - Book 3)</li></ul><h2><strong>More Great Fantasy Fiction from Evolved Publishing:</strong></h2><ul><li><em>The Awakening of David Rose</em> (David Rose #1) by Daryl Rothman</li><li><em>Shadow Swarm</em> by D. Robert Pease</li><li><em>Kingdom in Chains</em> by J.W. Zulauf</li><li>The "Grims' Truth" Series by Isu Yin & Fae Yang</li></ul><p> </p>
Story Behind The Book
John Graham- I was standing on the porch with my father just a day before he was to go into the hospital for the last time. Knowing that he wouldn't be coming out, I asked him if he had anything to say to me.
"Well…" he rasped "It went fast."
There are things that he could have said to me that he didn't. There are things that I wish that my father had said to me. This book is inspired by that wish. What does a father need to communicate to his son? What does a son need to hear from his father? These are questions that are answered by this book.
Todd Doyle- I am motivated by powerful ideas and the characters of the story as they come alive in my head.
Who and/or what inspire you most?
John Graham- my primary inspiration is my Grandmaster and mentor, Chee Kim Thong. He taught me the leadership principles and values that have brought me to a wonderful place in my life.
Todd Doyle- I am inspired by the very act of writing. When I see the expression on a reader's face change as a result of the words on the page, it gives me goosebumps. I can't tell you which is more exciting, the writing the words, or the emotional response they elicit.
