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February 4, 2017
Thank you David Brin
Thank you for the shout out on Antioch! http://davidbrin.blogspot.com/2017/02...
Alexandria is progressing on schedule for a March 15 release. :)
Thank you Faith Jones and Real LaPlaine for your very positive reviews!
G
Alexandria is progressing on schedule for a March 15 release. :)
Thank you Faith Jones and Real LaPlaine for your very positive reviews!
G
December 6, 2016
Antioch is Complete!!!!
A big thank you to everyone who read and reviewed Antioch. This has been an incredible debut journey and the final book (which I uploaded yesterday) is complete! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
I'm now about 90% done with the Alexandria novella (probably aabout 120pp) which should publish around March 15. As a thank you I'm offering all readers/reviewers a free mobi copy of the final book. Simply email me by 12/31/2016 at gregory.ness@yahoo.com for your free copy.
On to Alexandria! Greg
Check out the new edition: https://www.amazon.com/Antioch-Sword-... I'll publish paperback once 500 ebooks are sold.
I'm now about 90% done with the Alexandria novella (probably aabout 120pp) which should publish around March 15. As a thank you I'm offering all readers/reviewers a free mobi copy of the final book. Simply email me by 12/31/2016 at gregory.ness@yahoo.com for your free copy.
On to Alexandria! Greg
Check out the new edition: https://www.amazon.com/Antioch-Sword-... I'll publish paperback once 500 ebooks are sold.
February 17, 2016
Space archaeologist Dr Sarah Parcak has become this year's winner of the TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) prize.
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35...
"Her satellite mapping of Egypt has already suggested the existence of 17 hitherto unknown pyramids, 1,000 tombs and 3,100 settlements." Stay tuned
"Her satellite mapping of Egypt has already suggested the existence of 17 hitherto unknown pyramids, 1,000 tombs and 3,100 settlements." Stay tuned
February 12, 2016
Latest Amazon Review of Antioch
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop all expectations. This is a book about enlightenment not entertainment.
By1.618033 on February 12, 2016
Format: Paperback
The only novel i've read that compares to Antioch (The Sword of Agrippa) is Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig.
I'll explain: for instance, most novels follow a traditional format that climaxes with a physical battle which ultimately leads to a resolution that is either metaphysical or spiritual in nature.
The underlying assumption that modern literature follows is that physical determines the metaphysical or spiritual, like modern neurologists who reduce the thoughts and motives of the mind down to physical firings of neurons created by electrical impulses and neurotransmitters (i.e. scientific materialism / nihilism).
What Pirsig and Lloyd did is the opposite by reversing the expectations of conflict by climaxing with interpersonal, metaphysical battles that ultimately lead to a physical conflict.
As above, so below.
The the great debate between philosophers throughout history is what is determining what (material - spiritual, or spiritual - material).
Few readers will understand this as they read Antioch. Instead, I anticipate that most readers will feel like Lloyd is a poor writer and is missing the concept of a story; but this is not so.
Lloyd is simply not conforming to traditions and is asking the readers to look here, not there. As a consequence, the novel can appear to be dull at times because he avoids traditional themes and constructs.
In return, Lloyd shifts the focus on dialogue and the progression of characters personal/spiritual development, which to me is far more representative of reality and provides a rich and rewarding read that few will find anywhere else. As the book ends, it is obvious the best is yet to come.
Drop all expectations. This is a book about enlightenment not entertainment.
By1.618033 on February 12, 2016
Format: Paperback
The only novel i've read that compares to Antioch (The Sword of Agrippa) is Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig.
I'll explain: for instance, most novels follow a traditional format that climaxes with a physical battle which ultimately leads to a resolution that is either metaphysical or spiritual in nature.
The underlying assumption that modern literature follows is that physical determines the metaphysical or spiritual, like modern neurologists who reduce the thoughts and motives of the mind down to physical firings of neurons created by electrical impulses and neurotransmitters (i.e. scientific materialism / nihilism).
What Pirsig and Lloyd did is the opposite by reversing the expectations of conflict by climaxing with interpersonal, metaphysical battles that ultimately lead to a physical conflict.
As above, so below.
The the great debate between philosophers throughout history is what is determining what (material - spiritual, or spiritual - material).
Few readers will understand this as they read Antioch. Instead, I anticipate that most readers will feel like Lloyd is a poor writer and is missing the concept of a story; but this is not so.
Lloyd is simply not conforming to traditions and is asking the readers to look here, not there. As a consequence, the novel can appear to be dull at times because he avoids traditional themes and constructs.
In return, Lloyd shifts the focus on dialogue and the progression of characters personal/spiritual development, which to me is far more representative of reality and provides a rich and rewarding read that few will find anywhere else. As the book ends, it is obvious the best is yet to come.
Thanks Everyone!
I received the list of the ten winners of the signed first edition giveaway. Will be signing and sending the books this weekend.
Thank you! G
Thank you! G
February 11, 2016
January 26, 2016
Thanks Everyone!
I've made plenty of changes since last year when I first published The Sword of Agrippa. With the publication of Antioch (as a newer edition with 4+ extra chapters and vastly improved editing) I celebrate the outstanding feedback received here at GoodReads.
I'm kicking off a giveaway in early February as a thank you.
Thank you!
http://www.amazon.com/Antioch-Sword-A...
I'm kicking off a giveaway in early February as a thank you.
Thank you!
http://www.amazon.com/Antioch-Sword-A...
January 25, 2016
First Review for Antioch is In
Thank you Andrew Foss!
By Andrew L. Foss on January 24, 2016
Format: Kindle Edition
I am a sucker for historical fiction. And taking me to the setting of Ancient Egypt, Antioch had me at hello. From the jacket liner, you knew that the story would travel to Ancient Rome and Egypt, but getting there was all the fun.
It begins in modern times. The main character is a modern day, silicon valley executive who is embroiled in a technology war. And as the epic unfolds, we are whisked away on a modern day thrill race to discover a new groundbreaking technology. And through this technology, a parallel story that takes place in Ancient Rome evolves and in interwoven through the pages. And storytelling gimmicks aside, the meat of the story lies in the epic journey into the past.
As for history, while the characters we meet are well known (Caesar, Antony, Brutus, Cleopatra), they are brought to life in events that have been lost in time. And even more amazing are the locales and cities that have since slipped away into the storybooks. Like Ancient Rome, Alexandria and Antioch.
And all this at an action pace that I could not put down. I highly recommend Antioch, the first of a series of a few books that I definitely look forward to.
By Andrew L. Foss on January 24, 2016
Format: Kindle Edition
I am a sucker for historical fiction. And taking me to the setting of Ancient Egypt, Antioch had me at hello. From the jacket liner, you knew that the story would travel to Ancient Rome and Egypt, but getting there was all the fun.
It begins in modern times. The main character is a modern day, silicon valley executive who is embroiled in a technology war. And as the epic unfolds, we are whisked away on a modern day thrill race to discover a new groundbreaking technology. And through this technology, a parallel story that takes place in Ancient Rome evolves and in interwoven through the pages. And storytelling gimmicks aside, the meat of the story lies in the epic journey into the past.
As for history, while the characters we meet are well known (Caesar, Antony, Brutus, Cleopatra), they are brought to life in events that have been lost in time. And even more amazing are the locales and cities that have since slipped away into the storybooks. Like Ancient Rome, Alexandria and Antioch.
And all this at an action pace that I could not put down. I highly recommend Antioch, the first of a series of a few books that I definitely look forward to.
November 7, 2015
Antioch is Coming
I've been working with a new editor on The Sword of Agrippa: Antioch and am very pleased with the results. Stay tuned! G
