Visionary Fiction now has its own Wikipedia page. Check out this blog post from The Visionary Fiction Alliance to learn more about this literary genre. Visionary Fiction is the inspiration for The Resurrectionist.
http://visionaryfictionalliance.com/2014/08/17/visionary-fiction-now-officially-on-wikipedia/
The Resurrectionist
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The Resurrectionist now on Free-Ebooks.net!!
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Thursday, August 7, 2014
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William Stark is not the hero type, at least not in his eyes. Awkward and anxious, mental illness and a confused faith keep him from loving the girl of his dreams, and himself. A lack of self-esteem takes him to the depths of hell (literally) to fight an intimate battle between fear and faith.
Will wants nothing more than to feel normal, but when you're from a town nicknamed, The Devil’s Rendition of Sedona Arizona, it's not meant to be. Famous for attracting fire and brimstone preachers, occult psychics, and the fringes of society, Millersville is hiding a history that’s anything but traditional.
With the guidance of a deeply spiritual school psychologist who may be keeping secrets of his own, Will learns to balance his mental health symptoms and work towards normalcy, which is about to be short lived.
A team of paranormal investigators have their eyes on the reluctant Will and his unique abilities. What isn't clear is their deeper purpose for him. Aided with technology developed by the group, Gateway, a Resurrectionist crosses into a world of lost spirits and guides them to the light. William's calling, his purpose, is laid before him. He must fight to conquer his demons or risk becoming one of them, falling into darkness for all eternity.
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Free Book!! The Resurrectionist
Just launched my author site. A free PDF version of The Resurrectionist is available under Sample Chapters. Check it out and send me a message or leave a comment letting me know what you thought. Be sure to Like my Facebook page ( link available at website).
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Thursday, July 31, 2014
Mental Illness
In The Resurrectionist, we find William Stark struggling with an anxiety disorder. As a teenager with mental illness, Will faces immense challenges. Challenges that are reflective of many teenagers today.
The demands of society and those we place on ourselves are growing exponentially. I've been fortunate to have had the opportunity to work in the mental health field. A field that is growing fast to meet the demand for services, but the workers are under paid and the organizations dedicated to serving those who suffer are deeply under funded.
It's the nature of the economic beast. A capitalistic economy rewards output and production. Those who suffer mental illness are often unable to be as productive as others due to their illnesses. Mental illness acts as a barrier to healthy human functioning.
Society is working to bring awareness to this unbalance but there is much work to be done. I encourage everyone to learn more about mental illness and what you can do to help. The National Alliance on Mental Illness is a great place to start.
www.nami.org
I also encourage people to start with a prayer for all those suffering.
Please leave a comment about other ways to help bring support and love to those who are affected by mental illness.
The demands of society and those we place on ourselves are growing exponentially. I've been fortunate to have had the opportunity to work in the mental health field. A field that is growing fast to meet the demand for services, but the workers are under paid and the organizations dedicated to serving those who suffer are deeply under funded.
It's the nature of the economic beast. A capitalistic economy rewards output and production. Those who suffer mental illness are often unable to be as productive as others due to their illnesses. Mental illness acts as a barrier to healthy human functioning.
Society is working to bring awareness to this unbalance but there is much work to be done. I encourage everyone to learn more about mental illness and what you can do to help. The National Alliance on Mental Illness is a great place to start.
www.nami.org
I also encourage people to start with a prayer for all those suffering.
Please leave a comment about other ways to help bring support and love to those who are affected by mental illness.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Prayer, What's the Point?
Prayer: Is it real? Does it work? What's the point? These questions are ones that The Resurrectionist brings to light. Often we find ourselves in prayer, maybe not directly to God, but in our hopes, dreams, and wishes.
A goal for the novel was to show the physical actions and mechanisms of prayer. Prayer is powerful for Will. We see how it weakens him when he turns from love. We see how it strengthens him when he seeks to return to love.
Sometimes prayer can feel pointless, especially in times of mundane monotony. This is when we need to challenge ourselves to raise our awareness and tune our souls to the higher vibrations of God's love. Through this love we will be made whole.
Prayer doesn't need to be lengthy and wordy. A simple thought is enough to feel love warm your soul.
A goal for the novel was to show the physical actions and mechanisms of prayer. Prayer is powerful for Will. We see how it weakens him when he turns from love. We see how it strengthens him when he seeks to return to love.
Sometimes prayer can feel pointless, especially in times of mundane monotony. This is when we need to challenge ourselves to raise our awareness and tune our souls to the higher vibrations of God's love. Through this love we will be made whole.
Prayer doesn't need to be lengthy and wordy. A simple thought is enough to feel love warm your soul.
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