Member: teewillis1981

Noticed you liked Fight Club, and I was wondering if you'd be interested in reviewing my new novel and posting your comments here as well as a few other book-related sites. Thought you might like my book since it's also about a disturbed bunch of kids and a bit dark :) I could e-mail you the novel in an e-book format if you'd like (I'm out of physical copies at the moment). Let me know if you're interested. Here's a link to a summary in case you're interested:

http://christophertusa.com/

Thanks,

Chris

posted by cmtusa at 10:09 pm (EST) on Jul 28, 2009

I was reading your entry on The Fountainhead and it got me thinking about a few things, principally that much of my own writing has a similar viewpoint (a long journey back from oblivion to right too many wrongs). Actually I was recommended to join this site and this is my first entry. I was told I'd get much better exposure, though it seems to be a site more for establsihed publishers to get their books reviewed than for individual authors like myself to make the right contact.

Anyway my own book Convergence documents the surprisingly cut-throat world of science and reflects the real-world experiences of tens of thousands of young researchers everywhere. There are four main storylines, each involving a woman seemingly unrelated to the other three. Convergence begins by slowly taking the reader into the world of science and discovery, an apparently benign culture full of supportive people. However, despite the moral purity of the four main protagonists, sinister undercurrents undermine each storyline as the novel progresses. Thus, although starting out purely as a science mystery, Convergence develops into a slow-burning political drama. At the core of the novel are ethical and moral issues that are frequently revisited throughout the book, echoing similar themes contained within The Demon Haunted World and Contact (by Carl Sagan).

Subject to availability, a limited number of free copies of Convergence have been set aside for review purposes. Send email to Christopher Turner at general@convergence-cpt.com if you wish to have a free copy for review. Please mention Library Thing in the body of your email.

Thanks

posted by ChristopherTurner at 8:01 pm (EST) on Feb 15, 2009

I just noticed you put up a couple of unschooling books. Instead of Education is absolutely amazing. The Teenage Liberation Handbook is pretty good if you haven't read much of Holt's books, but if you have read a bit than I don't know if it adds too much. However, the story at the beginning and end of the book I find wonderful. It is nice to see another person who appreciates Stefan Molyneux, Ayn Rand, Austrian economics, and Unschooling.

posted by aaron0883 at 6:26 am (EST) on Jan 9, 2009

Nice collection. I just added all my books and yours was the most similar to mine based on the "weighted" score. :-)

posted by eknauer at 5:57 pm (EST) on Dec 29, 2008

Hi T,

Yes I did go to CSUC. Interestingly enough during the same time you did. I graduated in '04 in Business (I wish I could take that back!). I live in Paradise now because it's nestled in the mountains and less annoying college students, undergrads suck. I'm really enjoying Jensen's book when I have time to read it. He really is pretty thorough on the subject matter as well. I kind of feel like a piece of shit for not seeing how shitty our society really is. Have a nice Thanksgiving break. You're pretty astute, but have you seen The Canary Effect yet? You might enjoy that.

Take care.

posted by itslopez at 4:33 pm (EST) on Nov 22, 2008

LOL! Of course I will! I forgot who I was talking too. Thanks again.

posted by itslopez at 6:12 pm (EST) on Nov 16, 2008

Thank you for the add and the site recommendation. I see read Lullaby by Palahniuk, I just might have to make a run to the used book store right now. Cheers!

posted by itslopez at 3:23 pm (EST) on Nov 16, 2008