Winterland
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THE STORY: Summoned into her dying mother’s coma, recovering addict Eunice Ames must traverse a surreal, apocalyptic dreamscape in search of 
three generational spirits who have imprisoned her mother’s soul.
Together with Joseph, a crippled drifter who serves as her guide, Eunice treks an abandoned highway strewn with debris from her mother’s “emotional” wars. Along the way, she encounters Mister Mordant, a perpetually whiny grub, Reverend Ash a fragile, supremely self-righteous minister, and Sybil, a beautiful sylph with a knack for deception. Eunice and Joseph endeavor to lead this peculiar brigade into the hell of her mother’s making, through the swamp of Mlaise and the volcanic plains of Cinder, to the Dark Throne where they were forged. Along the way, Eunice experiences, in awful living color, the forces that have shaped her mother’s descent into madness and disease.
Yet a more malevolent power conspires against Eunice. For not only is she forced to relive the psychological terrain of her own upbringing, she must now confront the darkness it has spawned… the one inside her. It seems Eunice has harbored horrors of her own; years of abuse, rejection, and generational sin have taken root. And no amount of psycho-babble and positive thinking can withstand the literal monster that is waiting at the end of this highway. Can Eunice destroy the spirits that have cursed her family and rescue her mother, or will the sun set on their hell forever?
The Wizard of Oz meets Dante’s Inferno in this e-book novella (27,000 words), a dark adult fairy tale about finding faith, redemption, and confronting the monsters of our psyche. Download through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Diesel, and Smashwords (any format).
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Scott Nicholson!? Well. . .I’m impressed.
And also: Sounds good. But I’ve already said that before.
My only disappointment is it being an e-book, since I prefer paper and ink. Is there a chance a print version could eventually become available?
At the moment, I have no plans for a print version, Jason. But I’m open to the possibilities. I’ll just have to see where things go. Appreciate your interest!
The cover art could use some work; right now, it looks like it was designed in MS Paint or by an amateur. Otherwise, the concept itself sounds intriguing.
I agree. It looks nice, but something is missing. The text could also use some fixing up. Right now it looks apart from the rest of the cover, rather than blending with it.
Still, not bad.
Definitely interested to read!
Intriguing. I like the sentence about Oz and Dante, big fan of both!
I would like to read Winterland.
I’d love to read this!
An adult fairy tale–I’m so there!
Blessings,
Voni
Loved the description, can’t wait to read!
This sounds oh so interesting to me. I love stories that are allegories and can give meaning in life.
That sounds fascinating–I’d definitely like to try it!
I look forward to reading this. We all have those voices inside of us that we need to confront at some time in our lives.
This sounds great! I’m in!
I’d like to read this, also! Go Kindle ebooks!
Sounds interesting…can’t wait to read it.
Yes please! Sign me up…
Love one!
Will have a review on my blog!
Would be willing to read and review. Looks interesting.
Would love a coupon code for winterland. Thanks!
My interest is piqued!
Mike-
I’m going to pick this up. This is a fantastic plot premise. Your writing the kinda progressive CSF I’ve been talking about. I’m really impressed with your creative talent and your spirtual fortitude. Just finished a CSF novel with writer Faith Massie. It’s gonna be published with Odyssey Illustrated Press. It”ll be under my Pen name -Alexander Crowe. You can check out OIP at odysseyillustratedpress.com. Jeff Gerke has been a continuous help in helping OIP develop and grow as a fledgling press. We’re trying to bring innovative CSF to the masses. Your stuff is really incredible. Keep writing, sir, I’m a real fan of what your creating.
in christ,
Jonathan
Mike-
I’m a professional illustrator. I studied under Biblical Illustrator, Brian Jekel. If you ever would like some art for your books let me know. I’ll do it free of charge sir. My art site is jonathanmyers.mosaicglobe.com
Let me know your thoughts.
Jonathan
Mike, I tried to read your book over the last few months, but I simply was not interested enough in the characters to continue. I waded into the alternate world, but found nothing to convince me to go any deeper. I’m sorry, but I can’t review it because I couldn’t bring myself to finish it.
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