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Young Adult Novel Mixes Science Fiction with Philosophy
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Young Adult Novel Mixes Science Fiction with Philosophy
Triumph of the Spirit sets new author apart
New York, New York
May 22, 2015
If John Green wrote science fiction adventure it might be something like David Pilarski’s Triumph of the Spirit. Young adult novels such as The Fault In Our Stars and Divergent continue to gain in popularity, not only with teens, but with adults as well. The appeal of young adult heroes and heroines overcoming odds while learning their place in life has been an important staple of American literature. Pilarski’s Triumph of the Spirit gives readers an intelligent young hero willing to overcome his deepest fears and courageously explore the farthest reaches of human potential in order to fulfill his purpose to help the world before it’s too late.
Triumph of the Spirit follows 18 year old Matthew through an adventure that starts when he sees something fall from the sky while working on his grandfather’s farm. He retrieves a strange metallic oval object and takes it home. He immediately begins to experience a series of intense dream sequences where the line between dream and reality becomes blurred. It is a novel of adventure, suspense, eternal connections and love as a Matthew traverses the great expanse of the Universe and the darkest recesses of his own spirit in order to fulfill his divine purpose.
The book sets itself apart by offering real-life lessons both practical and philosophical intended to inspire the reader to courageously face their fears, explore their true self and open up to infinite possibilities that could further enable their growth and realize their full potential.
Triumph of the Spirit can be found on Amazon, BN.com and other online bookstores.
David Pilarski is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame who has always been drawn to spiritual and motivational material. He is a native of the Midwest where he presently resides. You can find out more about David and Triumph of the Spirit at his website at www.DavidPilarski.com.
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Guest Blogger: David Pilarski on Writing Triumph of the Spirit
Hi there.
Firstly, I want to thank you for stopping by to check out my first blog entry.
As I contemplated the exact content, it struck me that perhaps I should explore the why.
Why did I write Triumph of the Spirit?
And a funny thing happened.
I couldn’t come up with an explicitly clear answer.
My educational and professional background had nothing to do with writing.
It was never a life-long dream to write a book.
I enjoyed reading but often found little time to permit myself that simple pleasure.
Like so many, life swept me away within its fast paced current.
Career, marriage, kids (I have four), starter home and then bigger homes (to fit all the kids) and climbing that corporate ladder as the responsibilities of my life began to expand exponentially.
So I traced back in my mind when it all began which brought me to a point well over fifteen years ago.
I was driving to work one day feeling depressed and uncertain about my future as my company at the time was in the midst of a big re-organization. For those who work within Corporate America, you know that typically translates into layoffs.
It’s funny how things outside our control create such distress in our lives when we allow it.
So there I was, thinking of the worst possible outcome as I was the sole provider of our family at the time and getting myself in an overly anxious state.
Then four words popped into my head while I was driving on the freeway.
Triumph of the Spirit.
I didn’t know what it meant at the time but over the coming weeks, an answer to a question I didn’t even ask began to form.
It was the title of a book.
A book that I seemingly had to write.
I have always regarded myself as a spiritual person with an optimistic outlook on life. I also sensed that we are part of a much bigger plane of existence.
But this was far beyond anything I could have perceived.
It didn’t seem possible or real so I dismissed it for a few months thinking of every excuse not to take action.
But a certain feeling remained. It was a strong “pull,” as though there were some unseen, magnetic force drawing me into it.
So one day, I finally succumbed and sat down at my computer to start chapter one.
I was terrified because I had no idea where to start or where it was going.
But an amazing thing happened.
Ideas began to form and a story gradually emerged.
It wasn’t always clear what would happen next, and I had numerous stops and starts along the way which included battling defeatist thoughts during times of discouragement.
Finding the time to write was a factor as well given my focus on the family and the need to continue a career that was essential to our financial survival (i.e. the proverbial “day job”). There were periods when I wouldn’t even write a single word to progress the story for over a year or more.
Nonetheless, I kept at it until I finally got to a point when it was almost like a movie playing out in my mind. It became a joy and almost a reprieve to immerse myself within it.
Much has changed since I started that first chapter.
A corporate move from the Midwest to the East Coast (and back again) occurred.
I am no longer married.
My children are obviously much older now with two of the four in college, another only a year away, and my youngest (who wasn’t even born yet when I started) is about to start high school.
These are but a few examples of how almost two decades of time changed the landscape of my life.
But I finally finished my story and here we are.
If you decide to read it, I thank you.
I realize that some people’s reaction to my book may be, “Dave, I certainly hope you didn’t quit that day job.”
But that’s totally ok because if for nothing else, I am incredibly grateful for the journey and what I have learned about myself along the way.
Thank you for reading.
Sneak Peeks Present: Cross Examinations by John Hegenberger
If you love a good noir detective story we welcome you to try this sneak peek of Cross Examinations by John Hegenberger.
Meet Eliot Cross, Columbus-based P.I. in 1988. A series of serious crimes: Kidnapping. Murder. Art Thief. Blackmail. Comic Books?
Private Investigator Eliot Cross faces heartache, headache, backache, and a royal pain in the neck in these rollicking noir stories from the heart of the Heartland.
Cross Examinations, Inc. established in 1988
Sneak Peek
NECKACHE
I’d been dating Dr. Elaine Chambers for the last three weeks, right into 1989; not with any great seriousness, but like two busy people pleasurably colliding at a party.
The problem was, she had all these little tests she wanted to try on me. Not blood tests, but psychological ones, and maybe even spiritual. At least they seemed like tests to me.
The latest involved my “developing a sound relationship” with her son Nicky.
“Sure,” I said, when I’d called to ask her to dinner. “Where do you keep the little pain in the neck?”
She laughed, which was good in many ways. “Down in the basement, by his ears. And he’s yours for a whole day.”
“Cut me some slack, sweetheart. It’s you I want to go out with. What am I supposed to do with a twelve-year-old boy in the middle of January?”
“That’s part of the test, El dear; to see if you two get along with little or nothing in common.”
I groaned.
“Nicky’s approval means a lot to me right now,” she said. “Look, I’ve got it all worked out. He loves comic books and there’s this comic convention and costume thing at the– oh, what’s it called?” I heard paper rattling on the other end of the line. “Here. The Columbus Museum of Comic Art in Victorian Village. They’re even honoring Milton Caniff.”
“Yeah, I used to read Steve Canyon in the Dispatch. Sounds ritzy. Do I wear a tux, or just a red cape with an ‘S’ on the back?”
“Nicky will take care of that,” she said mysteriously. “Just pick him up on Saturday around noon. That will free up my schedule and let me switch duty in the Emergency Room with someone else, so we can have the evening together.”
“I get it. You’re on late shift at the hospital again and this is your out. Okay. So, the deal is, if I spend the afternoon with Nicky, you’ll be able to juggle your workload and spend the night with me.”
She sounded disappointed. “You figured it out.”
“I’m a trained detective, remember?”
“Oh, yeah. That’s a great disguise for you.”
Author Bio
Born and raised in the heart of the heartland, Columbus, Ohio, John Hegenberger is the author of upcoming Stan Wade LAPI series from Black Opal Books, father of three, tennis enthusiast, collector of silent films and OTR, hiker, Francophile, B.A. Comparative Lit., Pop culture author, crime-fighter, comedian, ex-lead in the senior class play, ex-Navy, ex-comic book dealer, ex-marketing exec at Exxon, AT&T, and IBM, happily married for 45 years.
https://www.facebook.com/john.hegenberger
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25570268-cross-examinations
SNEAK PEEK: Home to Cedarwood by Megan Slayer
Home to Cedarwood – Single Dads Society, Book 1 By Megan Slayer (Novella)
An AllRomance Ebooks Bestseller!!
Colin Baker owns a book store and he’s back in Cedarwood with his son. He’s looking for a new start after a bad breakup, but he never expected that start to include his old crush, Officer Jordan Hargrove. Jordan hasn’t come out, but if he can score with Colin, then he’s all in. He’s dreamed of hot nights with the quiet man.
After a speeding ticket and some hurt feelings, sparks fly between the bookstore owner and the police officer, but Cedarwood is a small town with small town values, and a gay couple isn’t what the town expects. Colin’s created a support group for single gay fathers and he feels he’s making some difference in Cedarwood. Some folks in Cedarwood are fine with these two men reconnecting, but some aren’t.
Will the naysayers be enough to drive Colin and Jordan apart, or will they make their way together in this small town.
Excerpt:
“Hello. Welcome to the Single-Fathers group. My name is Colin Baker. I own the Books Comics Vintage and Memorabilia Bookstore on Main Street. I’m thirty years old, gay, and I have a son. I’ve been single for the last year, and I’m not sure I’m ready to start dating, but I’m positive I’m tired of being alone.” Colin rubbed his hands together and stood behind the podium. He hated being the center of attention. Being terminally shy, he preferred to play the role of the wallflower. Then he and his partner adopted their son. Everything changed when they welcomed Gage into their lives. He gripped the top of the podium.
“I’m glad you’re all here.” Colin folded his hands to hide the shaking. “I created this group for the single gay parents in the Cedarwood area—especially the guys. As you know, Cedarwood isn’t exactly welcoming to the LGBT community. There aren’t many of us, but I figured we all need a support system. Feel free to add your name to the outreach list and invite anyone you think might like to attend. In this group, we share our stories and support each other. Now I’ll open the floor.”
He stepped away from the mic and made his way down the steps of the stage. Meeting in the basement of the former Reserved Church of the Open-Minded worked better than he’d expected. People knew the building, but no one seemed to care if anyone gathered there—unless the people were gay. The church for anyone who wanted to worship only lasted long enough for a sign to be erected. Bad for the church members but good for Colin and his group, which now only numbered five. He grabbed one of the chairs and listened to the others in the group share their stories.
He’d been asked once if the group was intended to hook up the single fathers. Colin smiled at the time, but inwardly seethed. God. Yes, they were single, but not everyone wanted to hook up. Okay, that wasn’t true. He wasn’t interested in a hookup. After Nicolas, he dreaded jumping back into the dating pool. But the loneliness wouldn’t go away.
Two and a half hours later, the meeting broke up. He helped put the chairs away, turn off lights, and locked the building. The guys in the group were a good bunch. Everyone seemed interested in the problems of the others. Some of the men made headway in their love lives. Some didn’t. Some were happy to be in Colin’s not-yet-ready-for-dating camp.
Despite the town’s location outside Cleveland, the population only numbered around six thousand. Most people worked in the bigger city and spent their weekends in Cedarwood. People moved to Cedarwood for the schools and the safe small-town feel. The children tended to live idyllic lives. The kids belonging to gay parents were the subject of bullying more than some of the other children. He knew because he’d heard stories from his son.
Colin drove home to the duplex he shared with his brother, Farin. The light shone in the living room of his half of the building. Farin must’ve brought Gage home for the night. Colin checked his watch. Nine p.m. Shit. He’d stayed out fifteen minutes past his son’s bedtime. He preferred to be home before Gage went to sleep in order to kiss him good night. He strode into the house and dropped his coat and keys on the chair by the door.
“Heya.” Farin stood. He rolled his shoulders and groaned. “I’ve been on that couch for the better part of forty-five minutes. Gage and I read every book he’s got on every superhero known to mankind.”
“He likes his superheroes.” Colin rubbed his temples. “Police too. I don’t know why. I tried to get him interested in baseball, but that hasn’t worked.”
“It’s a phase. Remember how I used to get silly over fire trucks?” Farin patted his brother’s shoulder. “I was five, but I loved those trucks. But we were talking about Gage. He hit the hay ten minutes ago. He didn’t want to go to bed. When I asked him why, he said there’s a kid at school giving him hell. He didn’t say hell, but you get the idea.”
Colin pointed to the chair. “Sit. He hasn’t said a word of this to me. What’s going on?”
“Okay.” Farin perched on the edge of the armchair. “Some kid in his class—he wouldn’t say who—has been talking crap to him. Saying his dad is gay, so he must be gay. Kids are rough at that age.”
“He’s seven.” A dull ache grew behind his eyes. The next thing he knew, the kid would be teasing Gage because he was adopted too. His younger brother definitely inherited the listening gene. Where Colin moved first and thought second, Farin knew how to get people to talk. Apparently he’d worked his magic on Gage.
Farin rested his elbows on his knees. “Don’t let it bother you. Kids say stupid shit all the time. I talked to Gage, but he wanted me to keep quiet. He just wants to know that Dad has his back, but he’s scared to talk to you because he’s worried you’ll get upset. Let him know you’ll go in and talk to the principal too, if that’s what needs to be done.”
“You bet your ass I’ll talk to the principal.” Colin bit back his anger. He hated the way the residents of Cedarwood refused to accept the differences in society. So some people were gay. Who cared?
“Calm down before you do or you’ll blow a gasket and get yourself into trouble.” Farin left the chair and headed to the front door. “Give Gage a kiss, tell him it’s cool and you and Uncle Farin love him. If you need help, I’m right over there.” He saluted Colin, then headed out the door.
Colin jumped up from his seat and ascended the stairs two at a time. When he reached Gage’s bedroom, his son was already asleep. The kid did have a talent for crashing once his head hit the pillow. He kissed Gage on the forehead and whispered, “Love you, big boy.”
Colin crept out of the room and left the door open a bit. He went back downstairs long enough to lock up and turn off the lights. He paused at the picture window. The lights of Cedarwood twinkled against the dark sky. In the silence of the night, the small town was almost pretty. He should’ve been happy to live in the community. The schools were all located in one central campus and the sports programs were highly ranked. The graduating classes featured only around a hundred and twenty-five kids each. A person could still shop in town and get everything needed in one trip down the main drag. The cost of living wasn’t horrible, either. But the cost of living in Cedarwood as a gay man rose by the minute. He managed to fuck himself over doubly by co-owning the lone bookstore in town. The people wanted the books, comics, and collectibles he sold, but that didn’t stop them from making derogatory comments.
He raked his fingers through his hair. He wasn’t part of the star baseball team and he wasn’t the naive kid from high school anymore. He had a kid, a business, and a life. He’d worry about Gage’s problems at school in the morning. Maybe by then he’d have a fresh perspective or better advice to give his son. Maybe.
* * * *
The next morning, Colin stood at the island in the middle of the kitchen and drummed his fingers on the faux marble surface. Two months into school and his kid was late…again.
“Come on, Gage. You’re late.” He glanced up the back set of stairs one more time The light glowed on the wall from the second-story bathroom. “What are you doing up there?”
Gage rounded the corner and bounded down the stairs. “Sorry, Dad.” He kept his head down. “My belly hurts.”
“Really?” Colin stopped Gage on the steps. “I heard about the kid at school. Besides, you’re only a week away from the Halloween parties. You love those parties.”
“Harvest parties. We can’t have Halloween ones. It’s against the law.”
“It’s not against the law.” Probably against something else, but Colin didn’t want to discuss that with Gage. “So talk. What’s with the kid at school?”
“Uncle Farin blabbed.” Gage ducked under Colin’s arm. “He wasn’t supposed to talk to you. He promised.”
“You do realize your uncle and I talk about everything?” Colin followed his son into the kitchen. “So spill your guts, kid.”
Gage stared at Colin. He might have been adopted, but the way the kid glowered at him, he could’ve sworn Gage shared the same gene pool. With the same blond hair, blue eyes, and thick lashes, Gage reminded Colin of a miniversion of himself.
Colin squatted in front of his son to put them at eye level. “What did the kid say?”
“That my dad is a fag.” Gage stuck out his bottom lip. “Why would he do that? You’re a dad.”
Colin sighed. “Okay.” He needed to explain the situation in order for Gage to understand. “Some people say mean things. No matter how hard you try to get away from them, they’ll always be there.” God, did he know that lesson well. He’d tried to shake the memories of the guy from high school who insisted on making his life hell.
“What do I do?” Gage rested his hands on his hips. “Uncle Farin said to ignore him.”
“That’s a good idea. Don’t let him know you’re upset. It’s hard because you’re going to be mad, but once he realizes you’re not going to react, the kid should stop,” Colin said. Unless you have a secret crush on the guy being the dick. He shook his head. He wasn’t about to tell his son that little tidbit of information.
“Fine.” Gage picked up his tennis shoes. “But I’m already late. Why don’t you just let me skip today?” He grinned and batted his lashes. “A mental health day, like you say you want to have?”
Kids were such sponges. He’d have to remember to think before he spoke in the future. “No mental health days. Grab your book bag. You have art today, don’t you? You love art.”
Gage yanked his bag from the hook. “I do.” He hurried past Colin and headed out to the garage.
Colin picked up his tablet, wallet, and keys. He’d get Gage to school late, but at least he’d conned the kid into going. He locked the back door, then climbed into the car beside his son.
Once the garage door opened, he backed out of the garage and closed the door. Colin eased the rest of the way down the driveway, then turned onto the street. He glanced at his son’s reflection in the rearview mirror.
“I’m going to take you in to school and write the excuse then, okay?” Colin asked. He barreled down the back road to the school complex. The speed limit sign read twenty-five. He snorted. Did anyone actually drive that slow anymore? He checked his speed. Thirty-nine. Fuck. He tapped the brake. He needed to get his head in the game and pay attention. The speed limit was there for a reason, not a suggestion. God. He was a dad and getting his kid to school safely should’ve been utmost in his mind.
Colin let off the gas and continued down the road, but something in the mirror caught his attention. Red and blue lights. What the hell? Realization washed over him as he recognized the reason for the lights. A cop. Fucking balls. He’d been caught speeding. He pulled over to the side of the road and parked.
“What’s wrong, Dad?” Gage asked from the backseat.
“Daddy went too fast on this road and the cop is calling me out. I was wrong. I was speeding.” He sighed and leaned back in his seat. Shit. Of all the times to screw up, he had to do it in front of his kid.
“Sorry, Dad.” Gage curled up in his booster seat.
“Me too, kid. Now you’re superlate.” Colin pressed the button to roll down the window, then reached across the dash to the glove box and retrieved his registration.
“Excuse me, sir.” A shadow darkened the window. “License and registration, please?”
Colin slid the card from his wallet. “Here you go.” He refrained from looking at the cop. Not because he disliked cops, but because the shame of his actions washed over him in epic proportions. He’d been speeding, in a school zone more than likely and with his kid in the car.
“Do you know how fast you were going, sir?” the officer asked.
“Probably twenty miles over the limit.” He closed his eyes and rubbed his forehead.
“Thirty-nine in a twenty. This is a marked school zone. The lights were flashing.”
“I’m sorry, Officer.” Colin opened his eyes. The stress was no excuse to be a jerk. “I was trying to get my son to school and wasn’t paying attention. I accept responsibility for my actions.” And I’ve learned my lesson.
“I see.” The cop paused. “Colin Baker? I knew a guy named Colin Baker when I was in school. We played ball together. Huh. Well, I’m going to give you a ticket. Give me a moment.”
Colin slid his gaze to the officer as the man retreated to the cruiser behind Colin’s car. He didn’t need to read the man’s badge to know his name. He’d recognize that body anywhere—Jordan Hargrove. Why in the name of God did the guy who’d featured prominently in all Colin’s high-school fantasies have to be the guy who was currently writing him up for breaking the speed limit?
The dull ache from the night before developed behind Colin’s eyes. So much for being a good role model for his son.
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About the Author:
I love storytelling and weaving images with words. There’s something magical about a happily-ever-after that draws me to a story. Be it spicy and suspense-filled or lusty hot and bothered, I’m game for a good book.I’m still learning and growing and I hope you’ll join me. It’s been a crazy ride, but it’s totally worth it. You’ll see.
I’ve always dreamt of writing the stories in my head. Tall, dark, and handsome heroes are my favorites, as long as he has an independent woman keeping him in line. I love playing with words and letting the characters run wild.
NASCAR, Ohio farmland, dirt racing, animals and second chance romance all feature prominently in my books. I also write under the pen name of Megan Slayer. I’m published with Total-E-Bound, Changeling Press, Liquid Silver Books, Shara Azod Publishing, Turquoise Morning Press, Decadent Publishing and The Wild Rose Press. Come join me for this fantastic journey! Learn more about Megan by visiting her website.
SNEAK PEEK: THE LIST by Kate Mary
The List.
Twenty things every girl must do before she turns twenty. . .
Body piercing
Get drunk
First kiss
But thanks to her crazy, over-protective father, Annie Roth is way behind schedule. Good thing it’s her first semester of college, because Annie is more than ready to start checking off items. . .
Fake ID
Skinny dipping
Road trip!!!
Where it gets complicated? Ryan and Chris. Best friends. Both sweet, funny, totally hot, and totally into Annie.
But there are some things on The List that Annie only wants to do with Ryan. . .
Lose it
Get Heart Broken
Fall in love
Excerpt
“Have a first date, a first kiss, smoke a cigarette, get a fake ID, go skinny-dipping. Have sex.”
When I opened my eyes, Ryan was staring at me. My heart raced. He was so close I could feel the heat radiating off his body. It made the blood sizzle in my veins.
“All that before you turn twenty?” he whispered. I nodded and his eyes went over my face, lingering on my lips. “How long do you have?”
My heart pounded in my ears, drowning out the ocean and the wind. Even the music from the party. “A year. I turn nineteen on September fifth.”
“Seems doable,” he said, scooting closer. “How many things have you marked off?”
“Four before tonight.” My heart pounded even faster, and I inhaled sharply. His eyes were still on my lips and it made my brain even fuzzier than the alcohol. “Now I can cross off getting drunk, and Cami says we’re going to stay out all night.”
He pulled back a fraction of an inch. “How drunk are you?”
I shook my head and blinked a few times when my temples pounded. “I don’t have anything to compare it to.”
He frowned, then his eyes went to my lips. “We can cross something else off, if you want.”
About the Author:
Kate L. Mary is a stay-at-home mother of four and an Air Force wife. She currently resides in Oklahoma with her husband and children. You can visit her at katelmary.com.
You can get your copy of The List @ Amazon.
A Triumphant New Novel by Breakout Author David Pilarski
New novel, new author, David Pilarski brings us Triumph of the Spirit.
When 18 year old Matthew finds a silver metallic oval that dropped from the sky his simple Indiana life is changed forever.
After discovering the oval Matthew begins to dream of the past and find a guide by the name of Samuel who helps him along the way. The dream sequences change moving Matthew and Samuel forward into the future, seeing the lives of others who were forced to make difficult and courageous choices. For a time Matthew believes it’s all a dream, but soon he begins to realize that what happens in his “dreams” are a real part of his life.
The overall message of Matthew’s journey is inspirational as we see how one choice can make a difference throughout time and to many.
The story is more from a storyteller’s perspective and we experience both Matthew and Samuel’s journey as they see instances of courage and sacrifice and from both the student and teacher point of view. You feel yourself pulled in to Matthew’s adventures, learning as each lesson is addressed. You feel yourself learning , growing and you just know something big is coming.
This book is philosophical and challenges the reader to grow from within while reading the adventures of the characters. It is a young adult novel, but it also scifi/fantasy, inspirational in a philosophical way and offers the opportunity to grow as you learn lessons alongside Matthew.
You can find out more about the book and the author on the author’s website at http://www.davidpilarski.com/
And you can follow the conversation on Twitter at #TriumphoftheSpirit
Reader’s Entertainment Radio Presents: Ann Aguirre
You’ll definitely want to tune in Thursday, May 21st at 6pm EST! New York Times & USA Today bestselling author, Ann Aguirre, joins me to discuss her latest novel, The Queen of Bright and Shiny Things! I’m excited to have this Young Adult and Adult Fiction author stop by to chat about her books, a few of her favorite things, what goes in to a YA Scavenger Hunt, and all about Team Teal!
Book Blurb:
Sage Czinski is trying really hard to be perfect. If she manages it, people won’t peer beyond the surface, or ask hard questions about her past. She’s learned to substitute causes for relationships, and it’s working just fine . . . until Shane Cavendish strolls into her math class. He’s a little antisocial, a lot beautiful, and everything she never knew she always wanted.
Shane Cavendish just wants to be left alone to play guitar and work on his music. He’s got heartbreak and loneliness in his rearview mirror, and this new school represents his last chance. He doesn’t expect to be happy; he only wants to graduate and move on. He never counted on a girl like Sage. But love doesn’t mend all broken things, and sometimes life has to fall apart before it can be put back together again. . . .
Click on the book cover image to get more info about Ann Aguirre’s upcoming interview!
Book Review: Triumph of the Spirit by David Pilarski
Author David Pilarski’s novel, Triumph of the Spirit is a journey on many levels. Eighteen year old Matthew has lead an uneventful life where he followed the path expected of him, but one day while working out in the field he saw a light shoot across the sky and fall to Earth. Following it, he discovers a metallic oval that he brings home with him. That night he begins to dream of people, places and times he’d not considered before. The dreams seem so real and soon he finds evidence that they are affecting his real life.
Matthew finds Samuel, his guide through these dreams, which Samuel tell him are lessons. The adventure begins as Matthew encounters people through time and space who show their courage and willingness to sacrifice for what they believed in.
You realize early on that Samuel is guiding Matthew to something much bigger and more personal and you feel yourself learning important lessons along the way.
Triumph of the Spirit has an adventurous journey with a philosophy that leaves you a better person for having read it.
Special Event: Reader’s Entertainment Radio Show Presents: David Pilarski
I had a great time this evening sitting down with Young Adult Sci-Fi and Fantasy Author, David Pilarski to talk about his debut novel, Triumph of the Spirit, his literary journey, and more! If you haven’t had a chance to tune in yet, you should definitely check out our interview!
Book Blurb:
Eighteen year old Matthew has always been a dreamer living an ordinary life and yet, he sensed a special calling that he never fully understood.
But everything changed the day he noticed a flash of light across the sky while working on his grandfather’s Indiana farm. Compelled to investigate, Matthew finds a mysterious metallic oval object has landed in the adjacent field. Later that night, Matthew begins to have bizarre dreams within which he encounters a guide named Samuel. Driven to discover his destiny and unlock the secret of The Oval, Matthew is thrust into a quest filled with adventure containing powerful lessons that become more personal and challenging as the path unfolds. The young man embarks on this journey having no idea how important unlocking his true potential is to the future of humankind and what awaits him if he succeeds. Nor does Matthew realize how his progression can only go so far until he must finally face himself and the darkness deeply buried within his soul.
Click on the image above for information on David Pilarski’s upcoming interview!
Connect with David Pilarski on Social Media:
www.davidpilarski.com
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