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Du5T1n

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I've always wanted to be a writer and so I'm on here trying to learn and improve, to gain support for my work and make it better. Thanks for taking a look. Back me only if I deserve it; If I don't, please leave me some constructive criticism so I know why not and what I can do to improve.

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Authors:
Stephen King (the master)
Kurt Vonnegut (the guru)
David Foster Wallace (the genius)
John Irving (the technician)
Ayn Rand (the mind)
Kurt Vonnegut (the heart -- yes, he deserves two!)
Herman Hesse (the soul)

Books:
Catch - 22
Slaughterhouse Five
Infinite Jest
Dark Tower Series
A Prayer for Owen Meany

Peace.

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Dreamland

Dustin Panian

A blend of science fiction and fantasy in modern Los Angeles. A thrill ride full of mystery, twists, surprises. Koontz meets Crichton.


A man wakes up in an alley, wearing a tuxedo, with no memory of who he is or how he got there. A beautiful girl named Allie stops and offers to help him; she seems familiar to him and he to her, but neither can figure out why.

Together, they pursue his identity and begin to see that he is not like everyone else; there is something special about this man and as they descend into the rabbit hole they also realize that they are not the only ones searching. Others out there are seeking the strange man that Allie is quickly falling in love with, planning to take him away so they can study him . . .

When they finally uncover the truth about his identity, the shocking revelation will not only tear the two lovers apart but will challenge their most fundamental beliefs and may even be enough to destroy him. Will he be strong enough to cope with the strange reality he finds at the end of his search? Will she?

Complete at 185,000 words (Part I of II uploaded)

 

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I wrote 708 days ago

Gerald, There is a lot of hyperbole in praise on this site so it may not mean much for me to say that this is top shelf. Top .5%. Very, very good. Dynamic, interesting, engaging, sophisticated, polished. Even the best work on here typically fails to inspire jealousy but when I read this I... view book

I wrote 708 days ago

William, It's clear that you understand the conventions of language (a welcome respite) and from the first chapter it is also apparent that you have an interesting story to tell. The beginning is intriguing, the area lacking plant growth, no birds chirping, no insects . . . how strange and engag... view book

I wrote 708 days ago

C W, A few hopefully constructive comments. One, the first sentence should be stands, not stood (unless the road is no longer there). The second sentence is incomplete. The sequence "an old oak tree would become a friend . . ." is awkward. Also, the first sentence of the third paragra... view book

I wrote 708 days ago

Susan, I found this to be very engaging. It can use a little more polish but I like the style and pace. Also, the strangeness of the opening scene, the perspective and little mystery kept me interested. Good show. Backed. Hope you can give me some feedback as well. Cheers, Dustin (D... view book

I wrote 709 days ago

Shea, Great work. One thing -- the very first thing is the MC "reaching up" to the doorbell and I pictured a little kid through most of the first scene. Happily backed. Hope you can take a look at Dreamland. Cheers! Dustin (Dreamland) view book

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