About
Daki + Brown= Daki Brown
Two Writers. One Vision.
Daki...
is a poet, educator, and
freelance writer. Her work has been featured in
a host of online sites, and most recently as a
book reviewer for Examiner.com (DC Books). She is
the author of contra/diction, and co-author of Lip Gloss & Battle Boots.
Brown...
is a accomplished, award-winning poet whose
work has appeared online and in print, including The
Final Call, Southern Women's Review, and
EmPower Magazine. She holds her B.A. in
English with a concentration in creative
writing. She is currently attending Wilkes
University pursuing her MA in Fiction.
Description
<p style="padding:0px;margin:0px 0px 14px;color:rgb(15,17,17);font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span class="a-text-bold a-text-italic" style="font-weight:700;font-style:italic;">If you had the chance to remake the world, what kind of world would you choose?</span></p><p style="padding:0px;margin:-4px 0px 14px;color:rgb(15,17,17);font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span>When tragedy strikes Lucas Mack's young life, he desperately yearns to escape its sorrow, and takes an improbable leap through the mythical maelstrom. Rather than splashing down on the far side like his neighbors, he's transported to a magical realm where he has the power to redefine not only who he is, but the world in which he resides.</span></p><p style="padding:0px;margin:-4px 0px 14px;color:rgb(15,17,17);font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span>As he stumbles about trying to find his way, he meets Mia, an equally troubled fellow pilgrim. With the help of a mystical guide and an aging wizard, they navigate the enchanted land while learning to control their newfound powers. Yet this realm is more complex than they expected, with seasoned sorcerers who've been corrupted by the sinister side of magic.</span></p><p style="padding:0px;margin:-4px 0px 14px;color:rgb(15,17,17);font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span>Limited by natural law and seduced by magic's power, they are tested as never before. Will the gift of magic bring renewed hope or drive them to the edge of the void?</span></p>
Story Behind The Book
The Secret: We (Daki & Brown) wrote the book together, over good music, good food, and Pinot ;)
The Tip: Writing a book with a friend is fun, but challenging. So stick to the goal, and respect each persons input.
The Story: After meeting in a women’s writing workshop in Washington, D.C. Brown, who is pursuing a Masters in Fiction from Wilkes University, approached Daki about putting a book together that would include both previously published pieces and newer works.
The two 20-something writers used positive themes of giving, loving, and being true to one’s self to tie the collage of writing together. Both admitted “book geeks” understand that many in their generation may not jump at the chance to read haikus, monologue, or literary fiction. So they decided to conceptualize the handbook with “rules” and recommendations for everyday life.
“We wanted to actually give our readers a way to utilize our art” says Brown. Each poem, story, essay, and short script correlates to a rule, and is separated into either the lovers or warriors section of the book.
