You set the price! 6650 words. Published on November 2, 2011. Fiction.
NaNoWriMo 2011 book. Last updated 2011-11-06 09:26:48
Location: United States
Member Since: Dec. 14, 2010
Steven Wood Collins
Biography
An American by birth and education, he wrote the work from the perspective of a contemporary British novelist in order to enhance thematic elements as well as character development and portrayal. His perspective as the author from that standpoint was largely influenced by George Orwell, Arthur C. Clarke, Aleister Crowley, Spinoza, Joseph Campbell and William Blake.
His life-long interest in international economics and finance continues unabated. He primarily demonstrates this professional involvement as a contributor to the Long Room, the members-only international finance professionals' forum hosted by the Financial Times of London.
He’s an expert scuba diver who enjoys traveling to exotic dive sites. His love of the sea and marine life gives him an unbounded appreciation and support of “green” issues, especially those devoted to the conservation of endangered species and coral reefs.
Mr Collins' two current literary projects include the sequel to Puramore and a satirical comedy novel, entitled The Shovells At present, the title for the sequel is The Retopians. He plans to complete manuscripts for both works within the next two years.
He resides in Costa Rica with his Costa Rican wife.
His life-long interest in international economics and finance continues unabated. He primarily demonstrates this professional involvement as a contributor to the Long Room, the members-only international finance professionals' forum hosted by the Financial Times of London.
He’s an expert scuba diver who enjoys traveling to exotic dive sites. His love of the sea and marine life gives him an unbounded appreciation and support of “green” issues, especially those devoted to the conservation of endangered species and coral reefs.
Mr Collins' two current literary projects include the sequel to Puramore and a satirical comedy novel, entitled The Shovells At present, the title for the sequel is The Retopians. He plans to complete manuscripts for both works within the next two years.
He resides in Costa Rica with his Costa Rican wife.
Where to find Steven Wood Collins online
Website: http://www.retopia-ltd.com
Twitter: theretopian
LinkedIn: http://cr.linkedin.com/pub/steven-collins/28/929/b9b
Blog: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4524514.Steven_Wood_Collins
Twitter: theretopian
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The Shovells
by Steven Wood Collins
You set the price! 6650 words. Published on November 2, 2011. Fiction.
NaNoWriMo 2011 book. Last updated 2011-11-06 09:26:48
What happens when a hillbilly family from the hills of eastern Kentucky become multi-billionaires and relocate to London soon afterward? Only fun, frivolity, love, scandal, intrigue, mystery and satire.
You'll love the Shovells clan and their zany misadventures as they attempt to capture and control London.
You set the price! 6650 words. Published on November 2, 2011. Fiction.
NaNoWriMo 2011 book. Last updated 2011-11-06 09:26:48
Puramore- The Lute of Pythagoras
by Steven Wood Collins
Price: $7.99 USD. 110650 words. Published on December 14, 2010. Fiction.
General Sir George Smythe, Team Alpha, Nagual socerer and quantum computer battle Wingtip, an avatar of China's first emperor, and spirit forces at his command to turn the tide of mankind's survival dilemma decidedly in their favour. In order to prevail against their mortal and immortal foe, they must marshal all their intellectual resources and acquire Puramore to defeat Wingtip.
Price: $7.99 USD. 110650 words. Published on December 14, 2010. Fiction.
General Sir George Smythe, Team Alpha, Nagual socerer and quantum computer battle Wingtip, an avatar of China's first emperor, and spirit forces at his command to turn the tide of mankind's survival dilemma decidedly in their favour. In order to prevail against their mortal and immortal foe, they must marshal all their intellectual resources and acquire Puramore to defeat Wingtip.
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