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Currently seeking representation:

Stuartmeczes@gmail.com

The Awakening is out now on Kindle!

Apple iStore and paperback copies will be out soon, but for now, if anyone wants to buy a copy it can be found here:

UK: http://goo.gl/SL7YQ

US: http://goo.gl/EEYH3

I hope you enjoy it. (And if you do, I would be really grateful for any reviews/likes etc) :)

I'm a 27 year old born in London, but currently living in Birmingham. I left work to pursue my career as a writer. Currently I'm studying English and Creative Writing at Birmingham University. I have FINALLY completed the first draft of my YA urban fantasy novel 'The Awakening' and am hard at work on the editing. Once that's done I'll be penning the sequel 'The Veil'. I love writing and it's what I plan to do for the rest of my life. Simple as that! :-)

Any comments you make on The Awakening are welcome! Constructive criticism is appreciated too.
Thanks to all those who have backed me already. If you read my work and comment, back etc, I will try my hardest to return the favour (although I will only back if the book really stands out for me).

Thanks :)

I've managed to cut the novel down from an excessive 159,000 to 148,000 . It is my hope to trim further 5k off that. It's going to be difficult, but I'll get there eventually!

favourite books

American Gods
1984
The Beach
Tell No One
The Forest of Hands and Teeth
The Tesseract
The Lie Of Pi
The Faraway Tree Series (nostaliga!)
The Dark Tower Series
The Mortal Engines Series
The Harry Potter Series
Twilight Series
The Jack Reacher Series
The Curious Incident Of the Dog In the Night Time
Rebecca
Flow My Tears The Policeman Said

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The Awakening

Stuart Meczes

The struggle of a socially awkward teenager, as he is thrown into a world of supernatural dangers.


Alexander Eden is unhappy. A geeky, social pariah, he is the victim of perpetual bullying at school. His home life isn't much better with a stepfather who resents him and a half brother who is better than him at everything.

However, that all changes the day the mysterious and beautiful Gabriella De Luca walks into his life. Everyone wants to know her, to be with her. But she is interested in Alex.
Because Alex is different.

Soon after he is thrown into a world he never thought possible. A world where he and others like him are the last line of defence. A world where an ancient unspeakable evil lurks.
Evil which seeks to consume him.

DILECTI SURGEMUS - SOCII POLLEMUS
(Chosen we rise, allied we prevail)


1st Draft complete and working on 2nd. Right now I'm very happy with the overall story, just trying to get that word count down!So far I've manged to trim from a waffling 159k to 134k. Aiming for 125k. Any more and I'd be cutting out necessary scenes. The story is epic (I mean in terms of events- not as an arrogant statement) :-)

 

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I wrote 404 days ago

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the great comment. Lots more chapters up now for you to check out if you want. :) Stuart view book

I wrote 408 days ago

Well, what can I say other than this blew my mind, it's that good! Your descriptions are visceral and so well observed that I am drawn in, able to see the events unfolding in front of me. The use of first person is balanced perfectly here, with engaging self reflection and keen account of outward ev... view book

I wrote 434 days ago

I read a couple of chapters of this and I have to say I really enjoyed what I read! The main character of Sam seems well thought out and believable. The dream sequence was vivid and terrifying all at the same time. I will definitely be continuting with this as soon as I can. I reckon with a few re... view book

I wrote 634 days ago

This is going to do very well! The preface gives us a great introduction into the mind of a psychopath. It seems very well researched. Ben's outwardly good looking appearance really adds to the tension, emphasising the idea that it is not always the socially awkward outcast who ends up being the ... view book

I wrote 650 days ago

I read the first three chapters and instantly loved it. This is one book I will definitely be returning to! I love the way you describe Percy and his harrased scatty nature, which contrasts perfectly against Cuthberts relaxed sarcastic attitude. Your use of metaphors and similies are brilliant and ... view book

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