Guest Author: Child of Nod (The Balance Series Book 1) by C.W. Snyder

Blurb:Alice wakes one day to find herself on the other side of death, in the corrupted fairy tale land of Nod. Unable to remember much of the events leading to her demise, she sets out on a journey to discover her memory and the reason for her presence in Nod. Unknown to her, the man responsible for her death, Jack, is on a mission to find her spirit and end her second life.

Alice takes flight, only to find herself drawn into the lives of those around her and the mystery permeating that place. From the humble streets of Elysium to the mirrored spires of Memoria, her journey takes her on a path that leads to a decision that will affect the fate of Nod.

Along the way, she meets a cast of characters that include a madman with a dark secret, her faithful companion, Dog, and woman made of memory. Together, they help her on her journey as she uncovers the truth of Nod and the woman behind it all, the Red Queen.Goodreads Amazon
Little known fact about the novel: Child of Nod was conceived in a dream - about a nomadic group of worshippers and their desert queen. It took four years to write, and is the culmination of my love of fable, myth, and fairy tale.

It's been called a dark and twisted Alice in Wonderland - horror fantasy for the modern age. In it you'll find puns, references to works of art, snark, poetry, and music, and I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.
Bio:C.W. Snyder is a marketing and communications coordinator currently splitting his time between work and writing. He has worked as a developer and a project manager and authored several short stories, including a runner-up in Fictuary’s short story contest. His literary influences include Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, and Richard Kadrey.Born and raised in Michigan, Clayton is a North Dakota transplant currently living in Bismarck with his wife and two dogs. He participates in several charitable works, including the annual Brave the Shave event for research for childhood cancer, and the local humane society.