About
ZariaGarrison was born and raised in Greenville SC, where she found a love forreading and writing at an early age.In 2005 herfirst novel Baring it All was released by Publish America under her birth nameGena L. Garrison. It received rave reviews and she was awarded the best newauthor award of 2005 by Mahogany Media.
As shecontinued writing she felt she could no longer write stories that involvedexplicit sex and violence. She could only write what God told her to write. Followingher transformation, as he did with Saul, God gave her a new name Zaria, whichmeans new beginnings. As an award-winning author she iscommitted to writing and publishing literature that ministers as well asentertains.
Zaria is also part owner and staffwriter for EKG Literary magazine. An online magazine dedicated to being thepulse of the literary community.
Zaria also offers insight and encouragement toaspiring authors through workshops, and writing classes that allow eachparticipant to discover the craft of writing and how it can be used toeffectively minister to youth, women, and all members of the community.
Prodigal is her first Christian fiction novel.
The Seekers: The Children of Darkness (Dystopian Sci-Fi - Book 1)
Description
<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>
Story Behind The Book
This story began as a re-telling of the Biblical story of The Prodigal Son, with the main characters being females who also happen to be twins. It explores sibling rivalry, forgiveness, and trusting God.
Reviews
I enjoyed this selection. Just when I thought I had everything figured
it, there was another twist. The author held my attention and this was
a fast read for me. I recommend this selection to anyone who enjoys a
fast-paced storyline that keeps you guessing. Although drama-filled,
the author does a good job with Biblical references, reminding readers
that there is always a source to turn toward for help, God. If you are
interested in topics such as sibling rivalry, jealousy, competition,
family turmoil, forgiveness and redemption, this will be a good read
for you. <br /><br />I would read another selection by Ms. Garrison.
<br /><br />Review by Tavares S. Carney
