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Yes, I am querying! In industry terms, the best description I have for Mist of Lies is: "Literary fiction written in an accessible way OR commercial fiction that makes an important point, and makes you think."
It's clearly speculative. It looks at current events and unveils a dystopian future. It's scary because the plot is plausible. The suspension of disbelief is that more than one reality exists. If you believe that, the rest of the things you are asked to believe are not that far fetched. My attention to scientific accuracy (as close as a novel can come) validates the plausibility. So, has the plan to take over the world already been set in motion? If it has, there'd be no way to tell. But it's bigger than that. There's a battle brewing between humans and the universe. You should not be comforted by that fact. When the universe created the process for making our reality, it introduced a flaw. Ultimately, the universe wants to fix the flaw, but the consequences for humanity are dire. Three antiheroes take it upon themselves to save humanity and are thrust into a battle with the universe itself. I take the dry topic of disinformation and turn it into a thrilling ride through the universe.
Who wants to read about a plausible dystopia?
An energized, accessible audience
An energized, accessible audience
Put on your marketing hat. There are millions of people who are dying to say "I told you this was happening." They haven't put their finger on what "this" is but they know it when they see it. I see them everyday on Twitter (X). Every time something happens, they are the "experts" that jump in with "facts." My books are engaging thrillers that let them in on a few secrets with a peek at how the Universe works. They'll shout from the rooftops. "You need to read this book!" It's not a conspiracy theory. It's fanciful fiction that can't be proven false. It's fiction that makes a point. It's written with a fast paced plot, touches of humor and engaging characters. How many people will grab these these books and not let go? Here's some math. Take 25 Twitter accounts that cater to people thirsty for the "truth". The ones I selected have a combined 12 million followers. Filter out the massive overlap and the large percentage who aren't engaged. Filter out people who don't want to read a book, others that are unreachable, or dead. Squint three times and you can convince yourself that there are about 400 thousand people that would buy these books. They are reachable. They live on Twitter. They are not conspiracy theory nuts. They are people who see what's going on and are concerned about the threat of disinformation. It's not dry to them. It's threatening. They don't need to be convinced.
Who else wants to read these books?
Who else wants to read these books?
Me. It's why I read THE MARTIAN. A really smart analytical chemist friend told me to. He knew I liked thrillers where science is used to solve problems. But, more importantly, he said, "The science checks out." As a person with a physics degree who has worked in high tech for decades, I enjoyed the fact that, WATNEY SURVIVED BECAUSE OF SCIENCE! I didn't cringe every 5 pages as yet another law of physics was shattered so the plot could move forward. Nerds, Geeks, people who like unconventional problem-solving, will love these books.
Techy science nerds with attitude
Techy science nerds with attitude
Why will they love it? I worked in R&D, engineering, strategy, marketing, sales. I beat up engineers to make products better. They beat me up about cost, schedule, testing, etc. The back-and-forth is brutal. It's not easy, but the banter between camps is priceless. Cynical with shades of sarcasm bordering on sardonic. I incorporate that in the dialog as the anarchist tries to get his (disloyal) team in shape. Add a healthy dose of accurate science, and these are the folks who went ape-shit for THE MARTIAN. (me)
Why did I write this book?
Why did I write this book?
Look around. Disinformation is slowly killing us, literally. The message is dire, yet my books are funny. Two people fall in love in the cutest way. There's a madman, smart people who argue with each other, a prick, Marie Curie (and her lover), and a power-hungry POTUS.
You've read this far so you probably want to know what it's about.
You've read this far so you probably want to know what it's about.
It's about the battle between humans and the universe as the universe tries to fix its one big mistake. Along the way, we learn how the distortion of reality is being used as a weapon of mass destruction and how a basic flaw in our reality gives the Universe no choice but to control us. If humans want to keep their freedom, they need to figure out who the enemy is, and quickly. It's about the threat we face today from disinformation. It's all fiction of course, but there's no way to prove it's not happening. We'll just have to wait.
There is one more thing to consider. Is it well-written? Quick answer: yes, but it might be best if you formed your own opinion. Send me an email, I can shoot you a manuscript. Again, thank you for your time.
I hesitate to add . . . I hesitate because I want you to love the books first, then think about the following ideas. If you are open to clever marketing ideas read on.
The Soundtrack
The Soundtrack
Meet Danielle. She is a character. She has a great singing voice. I've written songs for Danielle to sing.
The music is composed by me. I've been writing songs for 50 years. Danielle sings them. This is her soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/danielle-skozy
QWIKPAGE.COM
QWIKPAGE.COM
The MC uses an app called QwikPage. I own the domain. It's an Easter Egg. Anyone reading the book that is adventurous enough to go to the site will be rewarded with a great discussion of the meaning of the book. It will be a forum for anyone geeky enough to want to know the meaning. It's an online book club, as an easter egg in the book. Again, book is not a light read. It is deep with meaning. If you want powder puff pulp, you are not a good fit. If you have the vision, and want to take this journey with me, I'm ready. Here's the link to QwikPage if you're curious:
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