tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36110506677862374122024-03-05T12:30:50.719-06:00Beta Earth SagaA Journey for ParadiseBeta Earth Projecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564913420348331486noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611050667786237412.post-41722957102230883332017-05-06T23:26:00.002-05:002019-07-15T21:29:26.356-05:00Must we fight for Paradise?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There is a lot of combat in Beta Earth. Much of the story is about the characters training, learning and striving to be stronger.<br />
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But why must we fight for Paradise? Is the violence necessary?<br />
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While I personally am a great advocate of peaceful solutions. I understand that the world we live in doesn't (solely) adhere to that philosophy.<br />
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Strength in body and mind are necessary to attain and hold on to your Paradise.<br />
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<br />Jerry R Napierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436203145440352756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611050667786237412.post-30027603090827028272017-05-06T22:31:00.003-05:002017-05-06T22:34:51.338-05:00The weight of writing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When we watch TV or a movie. When you read a book. What parts are most gripping? Is the death of a character? The unity of the love interests? An unexpected reunion of rivals?<br />
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These are plot points. Almost formulation in most current Hollywood cinema story telling. Weight however is the importance of each critical plot point, usually surreptitiously foretold at an earlier point and expressed while it is currently happening.</div>
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It's the reason why you can watch one movie, see a character die and feel shocked but not emotionally invested. Most likely it's because the characters death was presented as a plot point and not an organic tragedy with real story weight impact.</div>
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It's the reason why so many fights or altercations in movies, TV, stories. Seem cool but ultimately feel hollow. The weight behind the conflict and the actual weight during the conflict need to be fully expressed to allow the viewer additional insight into the characters and the impact of the conflict at hand.</div>
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In Beta Earth, I work hard to detail every fight scene, romance, death to ensure it's not just fluff, a plot point checklist. It's a learning session and dissected by nuances to give you further insight into the world and its workings.</div>
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It many ways, stories should not be written/shown plot point to plot point in checklist fashion. They should be structured towards the weight points. Reader's should be led from one weight point to the next.</div>
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Jerry R Napierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436203145440352756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611050667786237412.post-59137736380735143502016-11-13T15:38:00.000-06:002017-10-04T15:30:39.127-05:00Beta Earth predicted our current state and more! Read to discover more insight to our current world! <div style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: large;">Excerpt from <a href="http://a.co/fcqCODx" target="_blank">Beta Earth: Paradise</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“Seraphim knows what I speak of. Time is relative and my message is eternal. The eyes of my chosen are watching the events unfold as I speak. They experience a now we cannot yet comprehend. They are the children of the future. In their world, morality is losing to greed and capitalism. An epidemic of mass xenophobia brings distrust, infidelity, racism, and wars. They live as a separate people and have forgotten their bonds to each other. Media sedates them, technology isolates them. They have lost what it means to be human. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The time is soon upon them when I will rise to lead the lost sheep and they will finally realize that my message is not one of bondage but of unity, hope, and salvation. Once humanity isn’t afraid to give in to each other. We can all stand together and share one Paradise. On that day, we will proclaim:” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;">“So Decius. A second chance awaits for everyone? Even the children of the future?” Dr. Mizrahi asks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;">“A second chance awaits for everyone who will accept it. This ... is the true nature of what is called ... Beta Earth.”</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">The courage to stand.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">It's time to reach out and grab your <a href="http://amzn.com/B01CHUOIOY" target="_blank">Paradise</a>.</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><a href="http://amzn.com/B01CHUOIOY" target="_blank">Welcome to Beta Earth.</a></span></div>
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In celebration of the last installment of the B.E. Saga - <span style="color: #0b5394;">Beta Earth: Paradise</span></div>
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For a very limited time <a href="http://amzn.com/B00NVH1224" target="_blank">Beta Earth: Legacy</a> will be free on Kindle! Grab your copy today.</div>
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Jerry R Napierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436203145440352756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611050667786237412.post-50267388456884965982016-02-23T17:24:00.000-06:002017-10-04T15:31:36.469-05:00The Paradise Within UsYears ago I found a book of Taoism proverbs.<br />
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The premise of the book wasn't to solve your problems but to give you insight to your situation. I found the idea fascinating. It never claimed to SOLVE any problem for you. Only give you insight. I must have read that book over hundreds of times, wondering how it could suggest such a feat.<br />
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I knew then that I wanted to create something similar. A book of proverbs that could be used to give you insight into a life situation. How to deal with elation or depression. How to deal with change or stagnation. How to ultimately reach your Paradise.<br />
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The time has come to reveal all of these answers and more. I've integrated the sparks of wisdom, the path of insight, into each chapter of <u>Beta Earth: Paradise</u>.<br />
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It may be the third and final book of the Beta Earth series. However, I strove to make the whole book. No, each chapter, a stand-alone event. With the hopes that you will be able to find your Paradise along with the characters of Beta Earth.<br />
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Chapter 6: <span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #3d85c6;">The Midas Brothers</span><span style="color: windowtext; display: none; mso-hide: screen; mso-no-proof: yes; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">. </span><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;
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PAGEREF _Toc399189966 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span><![endif]--><span style="color: windowtext; display: none; mso-hide: screen; mso-no-proof: yes; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">41<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style='color:windowtext;
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Chapter 7: <span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> <span style="color: #3d85c6;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #3d85c6;">The Blind King</span><span style="color: windowtext; display: none; mso-hide: screen; mso-no-proof: yes; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">. </span><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;
text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span>
PAGEREF _Toc399189967 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span><![endif]--><span style="color: windowtext; display: none; mso-hide: screen; mso-no-proof: yes; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">45<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003300390039003100380039003900360037000000</w:data>
</xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style='color:windowtext;
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Chapter 8: <span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Marcus Fender</span><span style="color: windowtext; display: none; mso-hide: screen; mso-no-proof: yes; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"> </span><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;
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PAGEREF _Toc399189968 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span><![endif]--><span style="color: windowtext; display: none; mso-hide: screen; mso-no-proof: yes; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">65<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003300390039003100380039003900360038000000</w:data>
</xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style='color:windowtext;
display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Chapter 9: <span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">The Message</span><span style="color: windowtext; display: none; mso-hide: screen; mso-no-proof: yes; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">. </span><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;
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PAGEREF _Toc399189969 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span><![endif]--><span style="color: windowtext; display: none; mso-hide: screen; mso-no-proof: yes; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">70<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Chapter 10: <span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Sovereignty</span><span style="color: windowtext; display: none; mso-hide: screen; mso-no-proof: yes; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">. </span><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;
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PAGEREF _Toc399189970 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span><![endif]--><span style="color: windowtext; display: none; mso-hide: screen; mso-no-proof: yes; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">74<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003300390039003100380039003900370030000000</w:data>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Chapter 11: <span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Chosen One</span><span style="color: windowtext; display: none; mso-hide: screen; mso-no-proof: yes; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">. </span><!--[if supportFields]><span
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PAGEREF _Toc399189971 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span><![endif]--><span style="color: windowtext; display: none; mso-hide: screen; mso-no-proof: yes; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">79<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:data>08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B02000000080000000E0000005F0054006F0063003300390039003100380039003900370031000000</w:data>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Chapter 12: <span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #3d85c6;">The End</span><span style="color: windowtext; display: none; mso-hide: screen; mso-no-proof: yes; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">. </span><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;
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PAGEREF _Toc399189972 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span><![endif]--><span style="color: windowtext; display: none; mso-hide: screen; mso-no-proof: yes; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">84<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Chapter 13: <span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #3d85c6;">We are all Decius</span><span style="color: windowtext; display: none; mso-hide: screen; mso-no-proof: yes; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">. </span><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;
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PAGEREF _Toc399189973 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span><![endif]--><span style="color: windowtext; display: none; mso-hide: screen; mso-no-proof: yes; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">88<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Chapter 14: <span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Sky Riders</span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Chapter 15: <span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Denial</span><span style="color: windowtext; display: none; mso-hide: screen; mso-no-proof: yes; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"> </span><!--[if supportFields]><span
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PAGEREF _Toc399189975 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span><![endif]--><span style="color: windowtext; display: none; mso-hide: screen; mso-no-proof: yes; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">100<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</xml><![endif]--></span><!--[if supportFields]><span style='color:windowtext;
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Chapter 16: <span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Anger</span><span style="color: windowtext; display: none; mso-hide: screen; mso-no-proof: yes; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"> </span><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;
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PAGEREF _Toc399189976 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span><![endif]--><span style="color: windowtext; display: none; mso-hide: screen; mso-no-proof: yes; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">106<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Chapter 17: <span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Bargaining</span><span style="color: windowtext; display: none; mso-hide: screen; mso-no-proof: yes; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">. </span><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='color:windowtext;display:none;mso-hide:screen;mso-no-proof:yes;
text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span>
PAGEREF _Toc399189977 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span><![endif]--><span style="color: windowtext; display: none; mso-hide: screen; mso-no-proof: yes; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">112<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Chapter 18: <span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Bargaining Pt. 2</span><span style="color: windowtext; display: none; mso-hide: screen; mso-no-proof: yes; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">. </span><!--[if supportFields]><span
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PAGEREF _Toc399189978 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span><![endif]--><span style="color: windowtext; display: none; mso-hide: screen; mso-no-proof: yes; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">120<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Chapter 19: <span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Depression</span><span style="color: windowtext; display: none; mso-hide: screen; mso-no-proof: yes; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">. </span><!--[if supportFields]><span
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PAGEREF _Toc399189979 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span><![endif]--><span style="color: windowtext; display: none; mso-hide: screen; mso-no-proof: yes; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">131<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Chapter 20: <span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Acceptance</span><span style="color: windowtext; display: none; mso-hide: screen; mso-no-proof: yes; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">. </span><!--[if supportFields]><span
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PAGEREF _Toc399189980 \h <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span><![endif]--><span style="color: windowtext; display: none; mso-hide: screen; mso-no-proof: yes; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">145<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Chapter 21: <span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #3d85c6;">The Final Bloodline</span><span style="color: windowtext; display: none; mso-hide: screen; mso-no-proof: yes; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">. </span><!--[if supportFields]><span
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-no-proof: yes;">Chapter 22: <span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Invasion of Paradise</span><span style="color: windowtext; display: none; mso-hide: screen; mso-no-proof: yes; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">. </span><!--[if supportFields]><span
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Jerry R Napierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436203145440352756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611050667786237412.post-15543936741140231052015-07-08T23:20:00.000-05:002017-10-04T15:31:54.820-05:00Find Your ParadiseRemember. We must all find our Paradise. It's not always the same place for every person. Each of us has our own unique Paradise. We exist in our own universes. Discover your Paradise and manifest it.<br />
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<br />Jerry R Napierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436203145440352756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611050667786237412.post-72663397193342566922015-04-08T08:04:00.000-05:002017-10-04T15:32:11.462-05:00Beta Earth: Paradise<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beta-Earth-Legacy-J-R-Napier-ebook/dp/B00NVH1224" target="_blank">Beta Earth: Legacy</a>. Will no doubt leave you with a bunch of questions but have no fear.<br />
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<br />Jerry R Napierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436203145440352756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611050667786237412.post-13656553362306163442014-11-18T18:18:00.000-06:002017-10-04T15:32:29.281-05:00Kirkus ReviewI totally agree with this review of <a href="http://amzn.com/B00NVH1224" target="_blank">Beta Earth:Legacy</a>!<br />
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The book is not your average read. If I may use a tree analogy. It's like reading different branches that form into a solid structure and dig to the roots. Give it a chance and it will take you to the heights of euphoria.<br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white;">The search for Paradise, which people believe will be the only place to survive the fated collision between two inhabited planets, leads to endless battles in Napier’s (<i style="box-sizing: border-box;">Beta Earth: Between Worlds 2.0 Edition</i>, 2014, etc.) latest sci-fi outing.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white;">This collection comprises three stories, each drastically shorter than the last. In the first, “Awakening,” Theia, or Beta Earth, initially the “second chance” planet, has fallen prey to crimes and criminals that plague the original Earth. The new utopia is Paradise, which proves elusive. Factions such as the United Federation, a global military force, and Final Bloodline, a cult, are hunting members of Project Guardian. The members, free of “limiters” (which block people’s true potential for power), are more susceptible as vessels for Tryle, a dormant “messenger” who will lead the way to Paradise. Mercenary Clave tries to protect Raph, who survived a UF attack on Beta Earth, from succumbing to Tryle while dodging bounty hunter Gene, who’s out for revenge. “Awakening” is sometimes disjointed, coming across as a series of smaller battles with little story progression. There likewise isn’t resolution by the end, which feels like the conclusion of a chapter rather than a story. The sometimes lethal clashes, though, are entertaining, resembling Dungeons & Dragons games; those in confrontations, generally one-on-one, will often “score” a hit or blow. The second story, “System Failure,” is more focused, zeroing in on Montello (a small but notable character in “Awakening”), who helps hackers work remotely. He recruits them for an assault against the government and incurs the wrath and eventual retribution of Kid Vicious, whom Montello embarrassed during a display of skills. The exhilarating “System Failure” features numerous references to earlier characters. The much shorter final yarn, “A Boy and His Cat,” spotlights Travis, a significant character in a prior story (under another name), who endures a tragic event that ultimately leads to his powerful status later in life.</span></div>
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Jerry R Napierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436203145440352756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611050667786237412.post-84217730190732280062014-10-02T14:50:00.004-05:002014-10-03T06:59:01.827-05:00Celebration deal! Beta Earth: Between Worlds 2.0 Edition for FREE on Amazon.com 10/20/14 - 10/24/14Thank you for all of your support so far! Here is a special offer for you for checking the blog.<br />
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In celebration of the upcoming release of <a href="http://amzn.com/B00NVH1224" target="_blank">Beta Earth: Legacy</a> on 10/25/14<br />
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So save the date and get ready for a wild ride!Jerry R Napierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436203145440352756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611050667786237412.post-10160876696332749402014-10-02T11:16:00.003-05:002014-10-02T11:21:55.944-05:00Beta Earth: Legacy is ready for pre-orderBeta Earth: Awakening has been updated to <a href="http://amzn.com/B00NVH1224" target="_blank">Beta Earth: Legacy</a>.<br />
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<br />Jerry R Napierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436203145440352756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611050667786237412.post-83039697134677938172014-10-02T10:52:00.000-05:002014-10-02T11:09:23.099-05:00Beta Earth: Between World 2.0 Edition is Live!Back in 2010 I released my first novel Beta Earth: Between Worlds.<br />
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Also its FREE if you have kindle unlimited! Check it out!Jerry R Napierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436203145440352756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611050667786237412.post-62422342502499563722014-10-02T10:42:00.000-05:002014-10-02T11:18:01.956-05:00Beta Earth: Awakening F.A.Q.<span style="color: #0066cc;"><span class="question"><a href="http://amzn.com/B00NVH1224" target="_blank">Beta Earth: Awakening</a><u> </u><span style="color: black;"> has been upgraded to <a href="http://amzn.com/B00NVH1224" target="_blank">Beta Earth: Legacy</a></span></span></span><br />
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<u><span style="color: #0066cc;"><span class="question">Cool video. What is Beta Earth: Awakening exactly?</span> </span></u><br />
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It's a fictional novel. The long of it: A story about the final moments before Theia crashed into Earth 4.5 billion years ago. The short of it: A group of star-crossed souls fighting to protect Paradise (the only place rumored to survive the crash). This story is volume two of a larger collection.<br />
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<a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/581231633/beta-earth-awakening#project_faq_103499" name="project_faq_103499"><span class="question">What about the first Novel? or the first story?</span> </a></div>
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The first novella is Beta Earth: Between Worlds. It was released in 2010.<br />
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<a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/581231633/beta-earth-awakening#project_faq_103707" name="project_faq_103707"><span class="question">Is the novel finished?</span> </a></div>
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Yes! I have full confidence in the novel as it stands.<br />
If I had the proper funding right now I would release it as is.<br />
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<a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/581231633/beta-earth-awakening#project_faq_103501" name="project_faq_103501"><span class="question">How is Beta Earth different from other Novels?</span> </a></div>
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I'm currently editing a video review about this question. So i'll keep it short (as possible) here. You'll notice it's not a first-person novel. I keep a brisk pace and paint a full picture for the reader without bogging them down. Nothing is frivolous in the novel. All technology/characters are a part of a bigger picture in some surprising way. The fight scenes are epic and intense but also thoughtful/meaningful. I combine it all with deep philosophy and hopefully eye opening revelations.<br />
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<a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/581231633/beta-earth-awakening#project_faq_103502" name="project_faq_103502"><span class="question">How long have you worked on the novel/saga?</span> </a></div>
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I started the Beta Earth Saga back in 2005. I made various movie scripts/treatments etc. Finally I complied the knowledge into a novella in 2009 - Beta Earth: Between World. Then I spent 2010 till 2014 crafting the novel Beta Earth: Awakening.<br />
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<a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/581231633/beta-earth-awakening#project_faq_103503" name="project_faq_103503"><span class="question">Who is your favorite character?</span> </a></div>
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Ugh that is so hard! I love them all. I know its weird for me to say as a writer but they surprise me with new skills and hidden attributes as they grow/learn/experience. I would have to say Akari is my favorite character. She always dominates a scene. There is a reason why she is a legend in the story and she shows it every time she is on the page.<br />
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<a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/581231633/beta-earth-awakening#project_faq_103504" name="project_faq_103504"><span class="question">Is there an audio version of the book?</span> </a></div>
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Yes! Although I must say it's in Beta stage. I am using an expensive program to do it right now and it's 98% accurate. With some of the funding I hope to get professional voice artist(s) to work on the project.<br />
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<a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/581231633/beta-earth-awakening#project_faq_103507" name="project_faq_103507"><span class="question">Where did you get the idea?</span> </a></div>
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I will also do a video on this and post it in the updates later. The short version. I got the idea back in 1999 when everyone was going crazy about Y2K and the end of the world. After a some research I found out a cataclysmic earth shattering event (presumably) already happened between Earth and Theia. I wondered what their end of days would be like and how they would survive to spawn us as we are today.<br />
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<a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/581231633/beta-earth-awakening#project_faq_103508" name="project_faq_103508"><span class="question">I contributed. I read the preview copy and I have an idea. Can I offer it?</span> </a></div>
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Of course! I love feedback positive and constructive. Heck this novel is only possible with the input from fans and friends of the first Novella. Keep in mind. All suggestions will be considered but not all will be entered. Only so much can survive the final edit.<br />
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<a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/581231633/beta-earth-awakening#project_faq_103516" name="project_faq_103516"><span class="question">Why a book? Everything popular now is music or film.</span> </a></div>
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Yes, I am an underdog in this sense. After talking to a lot of my peers and just surveying people in general. I realized that reading is really falling to the wayside. With so much outside stimulation (TV/Music/Movies) it's hard to get someone to actual sit down and engage in a book. I specifically wanted to take on that challenge. I wanted to write something that could be more action packed than your latest blockbuster movie. More gripping than your Sunday TV drama. All while providing a more in-dept experience where you can question the bigger things in life and discuss them with friends/family. To put it short. Books can lead you to a place that other mediums cannot and I hope to show the less than avid readers this.<br />
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<a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/581231633/beta-earth-awakening#project_faq_105546" name="project_faq_105546"><span class="question">What should I research before hand to make this story more enjoyable?</span> </a></div>
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Nothing! You can go into the story blind and end up with a very enjoyable experience. However, if you want to add to the experience here are a few keywords to look up. <br />
*Wiki will do just fine* <br />
1. Theia (Giant impact hypothesis) <br />
2. Black Knight Satellite <br />
3. Paradise <br />
4. Philosopher's stone<br />
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Colors (they represent certain domains of characters). <br />
Some character names and surnames will show you who is connected. Possible allies or enemies (yeah I know vague but no spoilers)!<br />
Okay, I don't want to give away too much. More to come later. *Maybe*<br />
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Jerry R Napierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436203145440352756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611050667786237412.post-18685549413554850682014-08-25T23:06:00.002-05:002017-10-04T15:33:01.148-05:00We are live on Kickstarter Visit our new Kickstarter page and check out all the information! This is very exciting!<br />
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Here is the video presentation of the new novel.<br />
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Fun times!Jerry R Napierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436203145440352756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611050667786237412.post-88967138450389255192014-06-22T17:43:00.000-05:002017-10-04T15:33:27.020-05:00After 4 years. The Beta Earth Project Resurrects.<br />
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4 years of improvement. 4 years of struggle to make it: better, faster, stronger.<br />
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Although my novel Beta Earth: Awakening was technically finished in 2010. It wasn't refined enough for my taste. So I went back to the drawing board. I asked friends, family and fans for help and guidance and most of all I dug deep inside and really verified want I wanted to express in this book.<br />
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Even though this is an action/adventure book. I want it to heavily reflect on us as humans. I want it to express our ideas of hope, strength, fear, desire, and growth.<br />
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When you read this book. You will find within yourself if you gain your strength from absolute control over yourself or do you thrive in an environment liberated from the chains of control.<br />
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There is no right answer. Only one that works for you.<br />
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To me honest. I never realized how difficult it is to craft an experience for someone. Each day I read and re-read so that I can hopefully develop a wondrous adventure. An adventure that hopefully opens your minds as well as allows you to escape for a brief moment.<br />
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<b>Updates in the campaign.</b><br />
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I will be releasing video information on the BE Project. 3 videos planned so far, they will contain the following:<br />
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<li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>An in-depth Character Study (my personal favorite don't miss).</li>
<li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>Publishing updates, progression notes, and viewer ideas.</li>
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J. R. NapierJerry R Napierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436203145440352756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611050667786237412.post-20327037242878926462014-06-22T17:36:00.000-05:002014-09-22T19:50:38.958-05:00Sneak Preview of the upcoming sequel Beta Earth: Awakening<b>Beta Earth: Awakening/Residual Effects</b><br />
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*Warning spoilers*<br />
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<i>The following events take place 6 months after Beta Earth: Between Worlds. Feel free to read or listen to the video.</i><br />
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<h1>
Prologue</h1>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Vin
stares into the sky. He knows it’s getting closer day by day. When he was
young, he thought it was weird </span><a href="http://s3.favim.com/orig/44/another-earth-Favim.com-373345.gif"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">for
a planet to just hover in the air</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">. Now that he’s older,
he realizes they are in a binary orbit around the Sun.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theia_(planet)"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Theia</span></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> was the name given to the planet
long ago. Now that it’s colonized. It’s known as Beta Earth, a second chance,
for all humans. “I failed the people I cared about the most. Can anyone … can
anything wash away this feeling. This terrible horrible feeling.” Vin lowers
his gaze. In front of him is a hospice district. The gardens are well kept and
the lawns are luscious green. “How did I end up here?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> It’s been six months since this
started. It’s hard to believe ... I was just a street punk. Zuri and I joined a
gang, stole and did whatever we could to survive. Even with all that ... I
acquired the power to protect the sprawls—the loving home that raised me. I
took control of our gang the Faux Forsaken and made them a beacon of hope
instead of fear. Hell, I even made a
protection deal with an executive of the Syndicate, Gaidon. Even with all that ...
I couldn’t—</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Vin grasps the bag he’s holding tightly
as he enters the communal housing complex. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> His eyes remain fixed on the ground
as he walks down the dark hallway eventually reaching room 403. He peers
through the square window on the door. Inside he can see an older woman lying
peacefully in a medical bed with I.V.’s attached to her. Next to her a young man is sitting in a
wheel chair. His head is hung low and a look of deep depression on his face.
Vin takes a deep breath as he grabs the door knob and pauses. <i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> This never gets any easier</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">.
He thinks as he turns the knob and enters the room. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">“Vin?”
a woman asks. Vin nods in confirmation as he walks towards her. He takes a
small wrapped gift and places it on the desk near the young man in a wheel
chair. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “More candy?” The woman asks. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “I heard he actually tried some last time.” Vin replies.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “Yes. He’s always had a sweet tooth. Even his
current condition won't keep him from that.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> They both share a light laugh which
ends abruptly when the woman starts coughing. Vin moves closer to the woman and
kneels by the side of her bed. She rubs him lightly on the head. Emotions swell
as he grabs her bed cover and squeezes it tightly. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “It’s not your fault.” The woman
says. As soon as those words leave her
lips, tears stream down Vin’s cheeks. The woman continues to rub his head
lightly. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “It’s not your fault child … rest.
You’ve done enough.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “Thank you Caroline but I—I can’t
rest yet. Not yet.” Vin wipes away his tears as he looks over at the young man
sitting in the wheelchair. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “He hasn’t talked since that day.”
Caroline says. Vin stands up and walks
over to him. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “He lost most of his brothers and
sisters that day … I don’t blame him.” Vin
leans in and hugs the unresponsive young man. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “I’m so sorry Zuri.” he whispers
lightly. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “I know I can’t make things right …
but I will make a change.” Vin’s embrace
is suddenly interrupted when he feels a slight distortion. The feeling is
followed immediately by a small chill that enters his spine. He recognizes this
sensation. Someone has arrived. He slowly stands up and starts to exit the
room.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “The world will end soon, Vin.” Caroline
says.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Vin
stops and turns his head slightly. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> “You think so? The rest of the world </span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">doesn't</span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> seem concerned. No one is even reporting on it.” Vin replies.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “I’ve seen it in my dreams ... many
times. Theia crashes into Earth and <a href="http://38.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ln26bzDIOG1qc2w0eo1_500.gif">all life is lost</a>.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “So, in the end, nothing we do
matters. Everything ... was for nothing.” Vin says. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">He
has always expected this outcome. Since childhood, his sister Anul would wake
from her night terrors, screaming about the end of the world. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “No child. It’s the exact opposite.
Everything we do now matters the most. Vin ... the world ends soon, I know it
... but I see you. I see you. Somehow you survive the end of the world and
inspire hope.” Caroline says<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “Inspire hope? I-I just wanted to
protect you and—and I.” Vin grips the door handle tight. No amount of words
will suffice as an apology. Failing to protect his family is almost too much
for him to bear. He can't bring back those who died and he can’t restore
Caroline and Zuri to their healthy conditions. All he can do is wait. Wait for the pain to
hopefully subside. He leaves Caroline with words reassurance to fill the void
of silence he let in the room.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “I promise I’ll make a world worthy
of the both of you.” Vin says as he opens the door. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “Be safe child and know that we
always love you.” Caroline replies as Vin exits the room. A young man named
Abel, stands just outside the room. He wears a hooded jacket that covers most
of his face. Vin closes the door behind him and walks by the young man as he
makes his way for the exit. Abel follows behind Vin as he passes by.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “You are a hard person to track
down.” Abel says. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “I have to stay off grid.” Vin
replies. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “This is the only place I know you
visit every month.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “Well?
What do you want?” Vin asks. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “I need your help. </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradise"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Paradise</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">
is in danger.” Abel says abruptly. Vin stops and clenches his fist tightly. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; mso-add-space: auto;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “Vin I know this isn’t the best time
but—”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “Listen. I care about one
thing. The only reason I am still around
... is to make sure Gaidon holds up his deal to protect the sprawls.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “I helped you.” Abel says. Vin turns
to face Abel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “I helped you when you came to the
area between worlds.” He continues.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “I know and because of that ... now
I’m on the run. From the moment they found out what I could do the U.F. has
been hunting me. They forced me to abandon my Faux Forsaken. To abandon my
home. Which means I can no longer protect the sprawls ... I can no longer
protect the people I love.” Vin replies. Abel understands Vin’s plight but he
also knows that he is the only one who can help him save his home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “Vin
please—”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “Why should I care about Paradise?
Huh? They exist in peace and harmony while my people suffer here in the streets
and sprawls … I hope it—I hope Paradise burns to the ground.” Vin says as he
continues towards the exit. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “There are mothers in Paradise too!” Vin stops and Abel slowly walks towards him. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “There are fathers and brothers and
sisters as well.” He says as he continues to move towards Vin who still has his
back to him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “If Paradise can’t be Paradise …
then can any other place hope to achieve the same status?” Abel says in a plea
to win Vin’s help.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “This is something you must consider. If you
really want to make a world … that’s worthy of them.” Abel says softly as Vin
stands in the exit of the building. Vin
turns his head and looks deeply into Abel’s eyes. They are the eyes of a young
man who has seen our world's deepest secrets, eyes that carry wisdom far beyond
their time. However, this time Vin notices something more than that. He can
finally see ... a hint of fear.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This
boy, Abel, is like me. He does not want to lose his home ... and I believe he
will do anything to prevent it</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">. Vin thinks. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “You
protect your world and I’ll protect mine.” Vin says.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “You
don’t get it Vin. If my world falls, all others will follow it.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “We
shall see.” Vin says as he leaves the building. The door slams shut behind him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://amzn.com/1450203302"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijZWxV4dcif2UxrWEn8eqdCVztsotMgXQC3JuTC-Gm4CBVZKdDMjOvwolfvHkaXxMuMoHrYsBllMBoOftTHMLE9EVcRyf7N0Q6qDyemXDZeGbKgDO1Geijzz4H3Iri2dPKMj5Wc6fmr5kd/s1600-h/Beta+Earth+Between+Worlds+Interior+Card+Display.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijZWxV4dcif2UxrWEn8eqdCVztsotMgXQC3JuTC-Gm4CBVZKdDMjOvwolfvHkaXxMuMoHrYsBllMBoOftTHMLE9EVcRyf7N0Q6qDyemXDZeGbKgDO1Geijzz4H3Iri2dPKMj5Wc6fmr5kd/s400/Beta+Earth+Between+Worlds+Interior+Card+Display.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450233201866445122" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 94px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Jerry R Napierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436203145440352756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611050667786237412.post-2843248706603299592011-10-19T06:52:00.004-05:002012-01-17T08:36:34.318-06:00Beta Earth: System Failure -Preview-<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZKTTWA-o2xJza5PiZit2xVyHLUxSYK6A64SES6ecSQE8HAFfrz2sTMGXztwM2H_JXbrXocCb_hEP2alP92ZBTK01m7SoYdHpDF8l7mHqwQKoRET9PfIjzNZZvKi4yjaCNGjhQDe33ZG76/s1600/Beta+Earth+-+System+Failure.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZKTTWA-o2xJza5PiZit2xVyHLUxSYK6A64SES6ecSQE8HAFfrz2sTMGXztwM2H_JXbrXocCb_hEP2alP92ZBTK01m7SoYdHpDF8l7mHqwQKoRET9PfIjzNZZvKi4yjaCNGjhQDe33ZG76/s400/Beta+Earth+-+System+Failure.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665170252288286674" /></a><br /><br />“My son, home will always be with you. I will always be with you. My love will protect you and your love will save this world.” - Red<br /><br /><strong>Brief Synopsis:</strong><br /><br />A hacker seeks to battle a corrupt government that erased his family’s legacy.<br /><br />The story opens with Montello a hacker (25) invading a heavily guarded privatized military corporation. He doesn’t use stealth, strength or agility. Instead he calmly walks up to the door, which conveniently opens for him. Walks right past the hordes of armed guards standing his in way and casually strolls over to their main terminal where he begins to plunder numbers (money) and scripts (anti-hacker ammo) from there system. After he is done, he casually walks out leaving the oblivious guards dumbfounded. <br /><br />Montello has a gift, left to him by his mother. A NET-UIR he calls H.O.M.E. and this little nifty device, when activated, renders him invisible to all electronic devices within a three to five mile radius for a limited amount of time. In a technically over confident future this device makes Montello a god among men and he intends to use his advantage to its fullest.<br /><br />With his new found power and his programming partner Hex, Montello intends to amass an army from the shady and dangerous underworld of hackers by impressing the top four hacker teams and gaining their support. Once he has done that he can fulfill his true mission, total destruction of a corrupt government that not only murdered his family but completely erased their legacy.<br /><br />Amidst the chaos, the good hearted Detective Davis is assigned to the case. He along with the peculiar Detective E must find a way to stop the hacker attacks and solve the mystery of the vengeful Montello. <br /><br />Jerry R. Napier<br />JerryRNapier@gmail.comJerry R Napierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436203145440352756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611050667786237412.post-52345208447839271252010-03-19T16:59:00.001-05:002010-08-02T18:46:52.670-05:00Beta Earth:Between Worlds is Here!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrpz_dBG4NMOn-Pghlh0ZbDe3OieNPt24iG89kFKtws2qiUZDj_0NNP-iggzxlmVoWf3N_EL7mWq9zGE6L1j9nHfHDtex0RVbywy4QULGPDQOAqgYE4H3GME9vQ81YVALxkDQT8FCq4GRK/s1600-h/Amazon_COVER.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 241px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432740360812251474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrpz_dBG4NMOn-Pghlh0ZbDe3OieNPt24iG89kFKtws2qiUZDj_0NNP-iggzxlmVoWf3N_EL7mWq9zGE6L1j9nHfHDtex0RVbywy4QULGPDQOAqgYE4H3GME9vQ81YVALxkDQT8FCq4GRK/s320/Amazon_COVER.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvD90ysoreUKYILVVFJIYMLdBJGgis-IiHNJhP7p0Y2NF6P8eMNPhFZapNDtAubJ5OtQo5cW66lHbPsAE97RN90WMPxf00a4zP51JOHSPOO71lOlY5LQca2VC6-l9M2MYAQ1oqfT2Tn_wF/s1600-h/Beta+Earth+-+Between+Worlds+cover.jpg"></a></div><p align="left"><br /><strong></strong><br /><a href="http://amzn.com/1450203280"><strong>It's finally</strong> </a><strong><a href="http://amzn.com/1450203280">here</a></strong>.<br /><br /><br />The book is finally available for print. If you like Sci-fi, Drama or just good stories check it out. Also I am pretty much an independent artist! So even if you just like supporting independent art check it out.<br /><br /><br />Inspired by the Mary Shelley classic Frankenstein.<br /><br /><a href="http://amzn.com/1450203280">Beta Earth</a> is a Action/Adventure/Drama, great entertainment book to escape.<br /><br />Thank you again for any and all support!<br /><br /><br />This book was made with:<br />10% sweat, 5% blood, 15% tears and 100% heart (I know my math is off here lol).<br /><br /><a href="http://amzn.com/1450203280">Click to grab your copy from Amazon.com</a><br /><br /><a href="http://amzn.com/1450203280">Beta Earth: Between Worlds</a><br /><br />It will also be on kindle soon.<br /><br />I hope you enjoy!<br /></p><p align="left"><br /><br />J.R. Napier<br /><a href="http://www.betaearthproject.com/">http://www.betaearthproject.com/</a> </p><p></p><p></p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dy-bFbGMkDFZPaKHFu-cBk0k737i9FQO0nE6t5k_ieLJ2cABCnb-kFNKTac0gJNercGqq6KWh7GYeRff8COHA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Jerry R Napierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436203145440352756noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611050667786237412.post-21044212076304409622010-03-05T11:31:00.002-06:002010-05-06T22:45:15.749-05:00Additional Thanks<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjMKiQfHU2-OtHEv5lrrkhbi2Gyhfw-rm0bTIRJd6da3ZG65iP7en2lCYBdDdBN4PPhSuGQQLhjrP1-kFwabl1rXSSfh7mnVwKpw3LkAyjoPS_5PXhlgDk4_5jpsk5SoPJoz6MfpmQsV8F/s1600-h/DSCF0643.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjMKiQfHU2-OtHEv5lrrkhbi2Gyhfw-rm0bTIRJd6da3ZG65iP7en2lCYBdDdBN4PPhSuGQQLhjrP1-kFwabl1rXSSfh7mnVwKpw3LkAyjoPS_5PXhlgDk4_5jpsk5SoPJoz6MfpmQsV8F/s320/DSCF0643.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450198181611035490" /></a><br /><br />A few people who will be mentioned in the reprint and in future projects.<br /><br />The following people are responsible for ALL the great things about the project and none of the crappy parts lol.<br /><br />No seriously big thanks go out to:<br /><br /><strong><br />All my awesome people in the Philippines!<br />Jonathan Brubaker<br />Andrea Moreno<br />Kim Evans<br />Corey Schalke<br />Noe Francine<br />Amy Lachat<br />Rhonda Cwik<br />Chris Zuber<br />Kerry Shields<br />Becca Babcock<br />Shawn Napier<br />Laina Toatley<br />Briana Toatley<br />Judith Thomas<br />Donna Bourne Williams<br />Quentin Bourne<br />Carolyn Bourne Toatley<br />Nat Duran<br />Brandon Toatley<br />Danielle Quintanilla<br />Danny Rynne<br />Eric Boughner<br />Barb Boran<br />Kalani Raquel Wells<br />Sean Jourdan<br />Gregory Cooke<br />Evan Lee<br />Sarah Reyes<br />Ranee Wu<br />Big ups to Techs Appeal!<br />Eric Boghosian<br />Lindsay Kralovetz<br />Scott Rosenblatt<br />Sara Philips<br />Katie Sauer<br />Sara Tremblay<br />Venessa Saldana<br />Joe Riddle<br />Maeva Silveira<br />Sy Ahmed<br />Beth Denbow<br />Bri Wiggins<br />Karla Chavez<br />Andre Drake<br />Tj Shields<br />Elisa Ridolphi<br />Kim Blair<br />Bradley Bishcoff<br />Elizabeth Lubarski<br />Lelia Barbosa<br />Kyle Farthing<br />Chris Kalinowski<br />Rami Atassi<br />Atassi Productions<br />Rishi Ganju<br />Sridhar Ayala<br />Karla Rivera<br />Masayo Kaneko<br />Deirdre Canty<br />Remsy Atassi<br />Corinne Payette<br />Cindy Dababneh<br />Ryan Gast<br />Shlee Nowak<br />Chuck Wentworth<br />Dave Mahlman<br />Dennis Keeling<br />Marci Hughes<br />Michele Lee<br />Vanessa Miles</strong><br /><br />Thank you guys!!!!Jerry R Napierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436203145440352756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611050667786237412.post-73560122663791453012010-01-26T23:16:00.001-06:002010-02-12T00:12:40.448-06:00What is Beta Earth about?<div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigVMVZHVmWoFy8kMIL7fMNG9GbF_FS22yhQAnFbWhgiq5QS7j5aUAoQUJurtEajHLUEHhBxqIvragWrvFbArS5pbs9RiU5BZdKFenc6FY3m5PXLlXJEWLAFJlPfP7CU7gRjT7HoKg0PL_K/s1600-h/questionmark.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437221961122465938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigVMVZHVmWoFy8kMIL7fMNG9GbF_FS22yhQAnFbWhgiq5QS7j5aUAoQUJurtEajHLUEHhBxqIvragWrvFbArS5pbs9RiU5BZdKFenc6FY3m5PXLlXJEWLAFJlPfP7CU7gRjT7HoKg0PL_K/s320/questionmark.jpg" /></a><br /><strong>A lot of you have asked,</strong> "What is Beta Earth about?"<br /><br />Well without giving too much away what I can say is:<br /><br />Beta Earth is mainly an action oriented sci-fi tale but because of my love for philosophy I added in lot of symbolism and mind candy for intellectuals who can find it.<br /><br />I also tackle moral issues, class issues, and in true sci-fi fashion (the question of our evolution coupled with our expanding knowledge of technology) all while trying to make you chuckle a little bit along the way.<br /><br />No doubt some of it is a bit "tongue in cheek" but I hope everyone enjoys it for what it is... a good read.<br /><br />Hope you enjoy!<br /><br />Jerry R Napier.<br /><br /><a href="http://amzn.com/1450203280">Beta Earth:Between Worlds</a> </div>Jerry R Napierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436203145440352756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611050667786237412.post-46506735497146178722009-12-20T16:05:00.000-06:002010-01-30T16:58:13.997-06:00Influences Part 2<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7gyFFnj1Ieb2j1U4xPgsuB1UOgnlOcfP8G04Mka24ot9peple2zoY57WM0hs2U51-OeWkcpK9NKqWu-EjZA5UJpVEUQ6fYNiPXf6ynX-55vGS7YOU2tzFSXfYnDUi-FDI4ou5tczI36jO/s1600-h/414px-Musashi_ts_pic.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 221px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432664338213665250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7gyFFnj1Ieb2j1U4xPgsuB1UOgnlOcfP8G04Mka24ot9peple2zoY57WM0hs2U51-OeWkcpK9NKqWu-EjZA5UJpVEUQ6fYNiPXf6ynX-55vGS7YOU2tzFSXfYnDUi-FDI4ou5tczI36jO/s320/414px-Musashi_ts_pic.jpg" /></a></p><p align="left"><strong>Another strong influence for the main </strong>character is <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miyamoto_Musashi">Miyamoto Musashi</a>. (1584 - 1645)</p><p align="left">I am a big fan of this historic figure, his life story was so interesting and his book of five rings is very inspirational.</p><p align="left">For all you who don't know Musashi was a Japanese Swordsman and a well known <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronin">Ronin </a>(Master less Samurai). He was well known for his swordsmanship even at a young age (His first duel at the age of 13).</p><p align="left">Clave shares a lot of parallelisms with Musashi, even some of his battles are inspired from Musashi's adventures. </p><p align="left">Musashi roamed the lands looking for the next challenge, always wanting to test his skill. He was undefeated and only had one draw during his time as a swords man. He typically carried two swords and used whatever advantage he could to win the life or death battles.</p><p align="left">Musashi once battled a man Shishido Baiken who wielded the Kusarigama. He almost lost that battle if it wasn't for him throwing his second sword. This tactic was not common as it was typical for a swordsman to fight with honor and hold on to his sword to the death. Musashi had no qualms casting aside the code in order to win the battle.</p><p align="left">Very interesting man.</p>Jerry R Napierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436203145440352756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611050667786237412.post-73252615562311052992009-12-01T02:03:00.004-06:002010-04-26T21:59:06.506-05:00Q and A Part 2<a href="http://ulster.scienceshop.org/common-images/questions-qa.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 367px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 365px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ulster.scienceshop.org/common-images/questions-qa.gif" /></a> <strong>This is Q and A part 2.</strong><br /><br />Q: Why the name Beta Earth? Isn't one Earth good enough?<br /><br />A: LOL, Yes one Earth is good enough, gonna dodge the first question and it will soon become apparent why Beta Earth if you read the story, no hidden symbolism there sorry.<br /><br />Q: Why are the main characters who are so young, handling such big or violent problems?<br /><br />A: This is a good question. I really modelled this story off of the olden times (think Roman age) where there was the appearance of stability inside the walls of a huge city but in reality chaos was all around. In those times young men and I'm sure even some (undocumented women) would be forced to fight. Either as a Roman solider or as a struggling peasant in a unprotected village outside of the Roman walls.<br /><br />There is a lot more to this question but ill leave it at that for now.<br /><br />Q: Why did you choose <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breakbeat">UK Breakbeat </a>for a lot of your themes?<br /><br />A: I discovered <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breakbeat">UK Breakbeat</a> back in 2006 by then I already had a story but something was missing... After listening to some UK Breakbeat artist: Breakfastaz, Freestylers, Station Warriors, etc. It filled in the "intensity" of the world gave it mood and drive. I swore as I would listen to some of these tracks, scenarios would write themselves.<br /><br />Here is my thought on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breakbeat">UK Breakbeat</a> - I would say it's bitter and a bit hard to swallow at first, like a good beer, but eventually it becomes that thing you wouldn't mind having after a tough day at work (it's a good escape and good work out music).<br /><br />Q: Is this going to be another one of those clear cut (I can predict the ending) stories? Or is it ridiculously convoluted?<br /><br />A: Well with out giving spoilers, I would say it's a bit of both. Between Worlds is a pretty straight forward as it is a setup piece but the saga in general takes twists and turns that you couldn't imagine.<br /><br />My main motivation for the characters isn't necessarily judged by a moral compass. Their own personal ambitions and goals are heavily at play, this may lead to a conflict in morals or in alliances.<br /><br />As Andy Warhol once said: <blockquote></blockquote><br /><blockquote><blockquote><blockquote></blockquote><blockquote></blockquote><blockquote></blockquote><p align="justify">What's great about this country is that America started the tradition where the richest consumers buy essentially the same things a the poorest. You can be watching TV and see Coca Cola, and you know that the President drinks Coca Cola, Liz Taylor drinks Coca Cola, and just think you can drink Coca Cola, too. A coke is a coke and no amount of money can get you a better coke than the one the bum on the corner is drinking. All the cokes are the same and all the cokes are good. Liz Taylor knows it, the President knows it, the bum knows it, and you know it.</p></blockquote></blockquote>I really liked this quote how we are in a time where we created an "equalizer" among the people. This becomes a building theme in Beta Earth where people everywhere begin to discover their true potential.<br /><br />Q: Why are you answers so... wordy?<br /><br />A: Sorry it's what I do, thanks for viewing.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Jerry R Napierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436203145440352756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611050667786237412.post-62817568922974270252009-11-29T08:47:00.004-06:002009-11-29T09:13:54.304-06:00Colors and Domain<a href="http://www.allthesky.com/icons/rgbcircles.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 338px; height: 309px;" src="http://www.allthesky.com/icons/rgbcircles.gif" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Beta Earth is filled with colors and symbols.</strong> <br /><br />Here are just a few to look out for:<br /><br />Red is a reference to Red 42's Domain.<br /><br />Green is a reference to Decius Hanamex's <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_name">domain</a>.<br /><br />Blue is a reference to Kamon's Domain.<br /><br /><blockquote>"First there was the mother known as Red, as soon as we understood Green was allowed to take action (to go). While the third observant Blue watched it happen."</blockquote><br /><br /><br />The white areas and shadows are in reference to.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYOE0Tf2F80PL0gUz6d7v5OaR6ygPwSUyfO4L1GW-V6cOnKNkmSN40SZnkXpMbwHmymgbFUr6XdLrPb3MDa-xs0pVCBqsZpJ_Z-AaTQcRy9-d_rgB1pBd9z8I91-d95DGVTTak_NsP-bWi/s1600/Platocave.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYOE0Tf2F80PL0gUz6d7v5OaR6ygPwSUyfO4L1GW-V6cOnKNkmSN40SZnkXpMbwHmymgbFUr6XdLrPb3MDa-xs0pVCBqsZpJ_Z-AaTQcRy9-d_rgB1pBd9z8I91-d95DGVTTak_NsP-bWi/s320/Platocave.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409541527801757154" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plato%27s_Cave">Plato's Cave</a><br /><br />This is and many many more await.<br /><br />So, keep your eyes open and your mind sharp as there is much to be discovered in... <br /><br />Beta EarthJerry R Napierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436203145440352756noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611050667786237412.post-33785957231774752512009-11-21T10:43:00.004-06:002010-01-07T01:09:42.481-06:00Edits Edits Edits<strong>2 to 4 weeks turns</strong> to 4 to 8 weeks turns to 8 to 12 weeks.<br /><br />Lot of changes but it is all worth it. This process is a great experience and writing this book has challenged a lot of my preconceptions. <br /><br />I choose a different style of writing, more active than normal. I wanted to keep up the tempo of the book. This could either be a good thing or a bad thing because definite breaks are not apparent. Which may mean it will be hard to put down.<br /><br />I am feeling really good about the dialogue and the events in the book. I am very excited to show you all the final product.<br /><br />Looks like late winter early spring, will be the release date (hopefully); if you’re in a cold location like me you can snuggle up to this book on those winter days.Jerry R Napierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436203145440352756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611050667786237412.post-40550724030889665562009-09-20T00:42:00.009-05:002010-01-07T01:10:30.235-06:00Influences<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyeisX-UZ61Kbp1437HHjujLUsZ03ruiti4FXrgZMm1pw_0kdtz8fxPINWICucp_w7KeZv-bCnvjH7NKELKQk7e0UUyUbC5mMm72beNSPCo_gJ33zw9A0mpvwl76xNcU3jARrKqSA5lZ5q/s1600-h/RothwellMaryShelley_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyeisX-UZ61Kbp1437HHjujLUsZ03ruiti4FXrgZMm1pw_0kdtz8fxPINWICucp_w7KeZv-bCnvjH7NKELKQk7e0UUyUbC5mMm72beNSPCo_gJ33zw9A0mpvwl76xNcU3jARrKqSA5lZ5q/s320/RothwellMaryShelley_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383425296111359010" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Hands down Mary Shelley</strong> is definitely my influence for the story.<br /><br />Why, you may ask?<br /><br />Well the answer is simple: Frankenstein. <br /><br /><br /><blockquote>How I, then a young girl, came to think of, and to dilate upon, so very hideous an idea?<br />"Preface", 1831 edition of Frankenstein <br /><br />How I, then a young man, came to think of, and to dilate upon, so very hideous an idea?<br />"Preface", 2010 edition of Beta Earth: Between Worlds</blockquote><br /><br /><br />Now don't get me wrong Shelley had many great revolutionary books, the Last Man, being one of them. She was also a very progressive thinker in a time that didn't accept progressive thinkers (especially from women). Her brave writing definitely inspired me.<br /><br />When creating Beta Earth I really wanted to create that sense of a mythological monster in modern settings.<br /><br />Clave is that modern day monster and just like Frankenstein you have to ask yourself. <em>Can a monster ever be loved?</em><br /><br />I think we all feel like an outsider at one time or another just looking for love or acceptance. <br /><br />Check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankenstein<br />For more information.Jerry R Napierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436203145440352756noreply@blogger.com0