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Erika Knudsen

Erika Knudsen

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The Vampire genre has always been a great love of mine and my passion for the topic is what led me to write my first novel.  I am a paranormal author who early on in my writing career decided to publish independently.   The idea of having full creative control of my work was appealing to me and has been very rewarding.

Aside from vampires, I am intrigued with all things supernatural.  I find the writing process a great way to pursue these interests and express my thoughts on humanity and morality.

The Seekers: The Children of Darkness (Dystopian Sci-Fi - Book 1)

The Seekers: The Children of Darkness (Dystopian Sci-Fi - Book 1)

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<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>

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<div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"><font color="#333333"><em><font color="#000000"><font>There is a strange magical quality to her writing style ~ spell binding, mesmerizing,captivating and mystifying.  With glorious imagination and a keen perception, she weaves a mythical tale that keeps the reader riveted and begging for more... This promising and gifted new author is certian to prosper as she climbs the literary ladder  to success.</font></font></em></font></div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left">Night Shade 'Zine </div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"><br /> </div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"><em><font><font color="#000000">The author presents an interesting new twist to the macabre world of vampires.  This strange dark world of the living dead had been traditionally seen as one of the ultimate horrors, as portrayed by Dracula, the unfeeling monster who fed upon the blood of his innocent victims.</font></font></em></div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"><em><font><font color="#000000">Erika Knudsen, however, portrays the world of vampires in a different light. While not denying that they are basically evil, she portrays them as having feelings of love and caring for one another and for selected mortals. This work is well written and shows the author had spent a lot of time and research in this genre.  She had demonstrated great ability in creating an interesting plot line as we follow Deirdra's decision to join this ghoulish world of the living dead, then wrestle with her conscience to deal with what is required for survival as a creature of the night.</font></font></em></div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"><em><font><font color="#000000">It is a novel well worth reading for those of you who enjoy or are curious about this particular genre.</font></font></em></div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left">Eric J. Brown</div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left">Magnolia Press <br /><br /></div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"> </div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"> <font color="#000000"><font><em>...I read your with with much interest.  Your idea of making the vampires somewhat vulnerable gave a nice twist to the story...</em></font></font></div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left">J.D. Mis</div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left">Peppercorn Press INC.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Readers Reviews:</strong></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"><font color="#000000"><em><font>Your book (Resurrected) was spooky.  It set you in a mood of Deirdra's life and then you put her into more chillin' situations ... I had a small nightmare on coffins, castles and dark country roads.  Your imagination i</font></em></font><font color="#000000"><em><font>s trés cool!</font></em></font></div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left">W.C.</div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"> </div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"><font color="#000000"><em><font>The first one grabbed my attention, the second one surpassed my expectations!  I loved it!</font></em></font></div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left">T. Himmelsbach</div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"> </div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"><em><font color="#000000"><font>...The emotions you put into the characters and everything is downright perfect!  The cover is beautiful and really expressive of what your book entails.  It was captivating and the unity from the last book carries through to this one </font></font></em><font color="#000000"><font>[Resurrected]</font></font><em><font color="#000000"><font> which is a major score!</font></font></em></div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left">M. Sheldon</div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"> </div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"><font color="#000000"><em><font>Erika's beautiful prose lures you through every chapter and leaves you wanting more... Delicious through to the last drop!</font></em></font></div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left">Tina S.</div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"> </div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"><font color="#000000"><em><font>...I met her this afternoon at Chapters in West Edmonton Mall... and I can't express how glad I am to have picked up Beyond the threshold of death and Resurrected. I couldn't put them down on my ride home, they're so good! </font></em></font></div>Chelsey G.<br /></div>