![]() ![]() In addition, the book challenges readers by imposing a bit of an unusual narrative structure-not with the usual flashbacks and flash-forwards, but done in a way most have probably never seen before. In the case of The Reintegrators, I went a little further by designing the novel as mysteries within a mystery on top of the overriding question of what happened to Teddy's father, each world Teddy visits is its own mystery, because each holds a secret which reveals it to be more than it initially appears. ![]() This is something the SF/F genres do especially well, because they force readers to understand the intricacies of entirely new worlds in order to appreciate the story. I still like that phrase, because it captures what I think is the main theme of the novel: marrying a character's process of self-discovery with the external discovery of strange and fantastic realms.Įven though I enjoy reading for many reasons, I've always had a soft spot for books that make me think. The first sentence I ever wrote to describe The Reintegrators was: "An inter-universe coming-of-age story." So I see that Goodreads encourages authors to review their own books, but that they encourage us to "consider posting a brief essay about your book's inspiration in the review space." ![]()
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![]() This book has a mix of everything I’ve ever wanted. This is Alana’s only chance at making a better life for her and her aunt, maybe the crew of this ship can understand that and take her onboard as an engineer. ![]() Alana makes the gut decision to stow away on the ship in hopes that, once they are far enough away, the crew will be forced to keep her on board for the remainder of their current mission. The opportunity finally arises when Alana gets a visit from a spaceship captain in search of her sister. Alana dreams of being able to afford treatments for her and Lai someday, and the only thing she needs is a steady job. Her and her aunt Lai both suffer from a disease, Mel’s, that puts their bodies under enormous stress and pain when they don’t take medication. “Pain is just the world wanting us to pay attention to it because we’re so damned beautiful it can’t stand being ignored.”Īlana Quick is stuck she repairs spaceship engines for a living and doesn’t make enough to pay for the advanced medication she needs for her chronic pain. ![]() ![]() Starting with the strengths, much of the film looks great visually. ![]() And is what is meant by that it is frustrating that 'The Man with the Iron Heart' is uneven is that the flaws of the second half could easily have been avoided. It is far from a terrible film, there are a number of strengths here, but it could have been so much more. The general consensus is that the first half is better than the second half, personally found that the case too after viewing it. 'The Man with the Iron Heart' is a brave attempt at telling this story, but it is also agreed frustratingly uneven and disjointed. Also really like a lot of biopics and there are a few talented names. ![]() ![]() Saw 'The Man with the Iron Heart' as somebody fascinated by the subject it covers, and by the man who really did have an iron heart and earned the ire of even Hitler himself. ![]() ![]() Let’s give Steve a hearty welcome to the Horror Writers Association. Steve has also written several screenplays. Three of his novels have been optioned for the movies, and his novel Goliath is being considered for a TV series. Steve followed up MEG with several more bestsellers: The Trench (a sequel to MEG), Domain, Resurrection, and more. MEG eventually hit every major bestseller list, making it to #19 on the New York Times list. Shortly after he lost his day job, his agent secured a two-book, seven-figure deal with Bantam Doubleday. While struggling to support his family of five, Steve decided to write MEG, the idea for which had been circling around in his head for years. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Penn State, a Master’s degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Delaware, and a Doctorate of Education from Temple University. ![]() Steve grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and now calls southern Florida home. He is the founder of Adopt-an-Author, a program designed to interest teenagers in reading. Steve Alten is well-known for his bestseller MEG: A Novel of Deep Terror, several follow-up MEG books, and other novels of “natural” horror. ![]() ![]() ![]() The actor, who had a heart attack last year during filming of the last season of his legal dramedy, is also developing docu-style comedy Guru Nation with his old pal David Cross for Paramount+. It would mark Odenkirk’s third series for the network after Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad. Zelman, Lieberstein, Odenkirk, Peter Farrelly, who is on board to direct, Richard Russo, Naomi Odenkirk and Marc Provissiero are executive producers. Sony Pictures’ Television TriStar TV and Mark Johnson’s Gran Via, which is behind Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad, are producing. He has also exec produced series including Netflix’s Space Force, The Newsroom and Ghosted. ![]() ![]() Lieberstein is best known for starring as embattled HR rep Toby Flenderson on The Office, which he also exec produced. Anne Rice Spinoff Series Set In Talamasca In The Works At AMC From John Lee Hancock ![]() |