This is the cover art work of a book I have written that can be found at

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I have decided to share with the world an insert from a book I have considered a masterpiece that has gone unnoticed.

I don't say these things just because I am the writer. I do believe all writers carry a certain amount of bias for there works. I say these things because of the truths that are hidden in it and remain relevant today. There were a lot of things said in the book that are only relevant to the era in which it was written, but good contemporary writing is to give birth to thoughts of tomorrow.

Lauran Shriller is the fictional character reporter of the story that likes to pull the hero; Clive Dawson to the side from time to time and ask him how he feels about the world as they know it. Here is what she asks him about the future of literature:

Live with Lauran Shriller of the CNN news report. “ How does it make you feel, when you as a writer hear or read the remarks of the statistic mongers who claim that the future of today’s literature is not up to the task of yester years production because the attention spans of the American people is non-existent. This of course is arbitral, due to the texting craze and illiteracy posed by technological advances; A habit which presumably formed in the beginning of the Millennium.”

This is not Clive Dawson’s first appearance on CNN and neither will it be his last, the words he uses to answer Ms. Shriller are iconic.

“ How do I feel?

I feel, as a writer that the faults of yester year or today lie with our present, For truly those are the only outcomes we can have as assured effect upon. As a writer I should not worry about the “attention spans” of my present listeners; That as I write, my voice is traveling through time forwards and back and reserves an impression on tomorrow. The publishers worry, no one will

buy the book if it says too much. That I should sell my soul for a thousand words in the matter in minutes. I the writer and so many like me are supposed to stretch the human intellect. So If my story slips it’s seductive fingers upon the nape of your neck and entangles through your hair;

Peaking your attention through its rough syntax then I the writer have achieved what was asked and command your span of attention; Doing so in obviously more words than it would take to text.

Technology did not fail us, we failed technology when we allowed it to dictate and command our ability to communicate.” Clive smirks and winks at Lauran Shriller. “Well there you have it folks. The literary demands upon the world of today and tomorrow; now I need to find a nice comfortable spot to enjoy Mr. Dawson’s newest book.” Shriller blushes off camera, “Ooo, it is hot in here.”

Everything you need to know about the book that takes you deep into the mind of the Dream Weaver is right here: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/AVplusME https://adventgradepress.com/2017/02/black-amethyst-is-finally-here/

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