To begin with, I should probably tell everyone the novel's title. It's called The Proxy Wars: Dramatis Personae. The novel is set on the island country of Atlantis, where Prince Briok Cwartel is born into an era of uneasy peace. With an absent father and a mother possessed of an iron-will, Briok grows up to become petulant, brave and ambitious. On the day of his father's funeral Briok is taken aside by Amar, his father's most trusted advisor, and told that he is the last Magna Beast, the final heir to the throne of the alien Mags.
From the broken and barren planet Meliosa, the Mags and Howlas had let their holy war spill onto the surface of the Earth, terrorizing humanity and killing millions. Now in a detente the Mags and the Howlas, with their king the Howlamega, find themselves patiently circling each other, waiting for the moment to strike. With the help of Amar, Briok must take advantage of this lull in the bloodshed to learn the art of war. But his journey does not take him far from home, forcing him into a liminal space between history homework and sword handling lessons - often in the same weekend. It is here where Briok meets eight friends who change him, and whose lives are changed by him.
Meanwhile, in the dark alleys and seedy bars of Atlantis the mafia underworld is in turmoil. Tory Cross, largest mob boss in Eastern Atlantis, has begun a war against his former mentor that is dividing the country and costing hundreds of lives. Accusing his mentor of being a slave to the whims of the Howlamega, Tory seeks to create a new class of Howlas, separated from the politics and religions of the old culture. But directly in the path of his fury lies Briok Cwartel, whose status as Prince of Atlantis makes him a prime target for all parties. In the end, Amar must take drastic measures to protect Briok's life and possibly destroy the lives of Briok's friends in the process.Hopefully that's mildly interesting to you. As for writing samples, you can check some out here. Let me know what you think! Until next time then.
Let's see... 1st paragraph is good, 1st sentence of 2nd paragraph felt... out of place? Kind of dry? After that thought it's pretty epic. A least a hundred times better than the original one, XD. I want to read it even more now. :(
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ReplyDeletePretty gay
ReplyDeleteNo Anonymous, you're gay. >_> Reza's writing is awesome. You should give it a whirl sometime.
ReplyDeleteRead it, that's my opinion. Not everyone has to be a fan. Get over it.
ReplyDeleteYou're absolutely correct, you don't have to be a fan of my work. I would never ask that, nor do I expect it. However, I do expext a modicum of respect. You don't like it? That's fine, and can be expressed in wildly more mature ways than what you've just done. Or you can provide a critique...what didn't you like?
ReplyDeleteI, for one, think this is fantastic. It's been a while since i've read anything regarding this novel and coming back to it after several years lots of growing, I'm absorbing the words in a different way. It's timeless; a story you can read several times throughout your life and take something different away from it each time. Working in the industry I work in now, I've forwarded this blog to several colleagues with the hopes that they read this and that one (or hopefully all) of them believe in this as much as you do and help you pursue your dream. It's the least I can do to grace even the most minute wound I may have caused you. Keep Writing.
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Dry, weak characters, trying too hard
ReplyDelete^_^ Anonymous, thanks for posting an actual critique. I muchly prefer that then just random attacks. Dunno about Reza, though... but it does give him something to work with or think about.
ReplyDeleteWhat a bitch. He got some harsh criticism and stopped responding.
ReplyDeleteWtf? I took the criticism and I'm working on it. Don't get pompous here. I'm not going to reply to every comment, only to those that use ridiculous language like yours and the other one above. Thanks for sharing.
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ReplyDeleteHello Reza,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Jason RIley and I work under Lisa Sharkey at HarperCollins. I was referred to you by someone and I was interested in speaking with you about your work in progress. Please let me know and we can arrange a chat.
-Jason
Hi Jason!
DeleteI'm not sure if you received my last comment, it's below, but in case you didn't I would really like to speak with you! My e-mail is rhessabi26@gmail.com. That's the best way to reach me! Thank you so very much for your interest, I'm very excited to speak with you.
-Reza
Hi Jason!
ReplyDeleteI would absolutely love to talk to you about my project. My contact information is rhessabi26@gmail.com. That's the best way to contact me. Thank you so much for your interest!
Hello Reza,
ReplyDeleteThis is Jason Riley again with HarperCollins and I would definitely still be interested in speaking with you should you get a chance. The best method for me would be via Skype. My ID is j.rileyHCP. I'd prefer this over email, as I get hundreds of emails a day.
-Jason