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“Christian does a great job helping an aspiring writer get inspired to write and finish their book. It’s easy to read and understand, and provides encouragement and specific guidance, without being too harsh or detailed on fiction writing only. If you are struggling with how to put your thoughts onto paper, give this a read and establish a rhythm for your writing. Christian’s success at completing over 21 published manuscripts while leading a busy life are testament in if there is a will, there is a way. And it provides some good humor throughout.”
Rachel Braynin, Sr Program Manager at Lulu Publishing”
― Christian Warren Freed, So...You Want to Write a Book?

“And then he found it. Found that single spark of life that suggested hope had not died. He knelt down beside the body of a small child and gently cradled her in his massive arms. A tear fell, splashing on her cheek. The girl groaned and breathed deep. She opened her eyes; radiant green and speckled with fear.”
― Christian Warren Freed, Dreams of Winter

“No one knows the origins of the universe. Gone was the knowledge of creation; lost to faded memories and the advance of time. History became legend, legend became myth. It is said the gods, flawless emperors of all, opened their hearts and gave life to hundreds of worlds. That love nurtured and evolved into utopian grandeur. Humanity prospered, every day reaching new heights. But all was not well. The gods were unhappy. War loomed ever on the near horizon. Realizing their plight, the king of the gods gave birth to three sons; would be kings to rule.”
― Christian Warren Freed

“Darka Jorm halted. His heart quickened. No one had warned him that the Inquisitor might shoot him. Frowning, he continued with his message. “No need for weapons; I am only here to deliver a message.”
― Christian Warren Freed, Dreams of Winter

“The old stereotypes of fantasy and science fiction are dead. What was once considered foolish is now trending. Thank you internet age.”
― Christian Warren Freed

“I got offered a job,” I said nervously. I wasn’t sure why I was nervous. The only thing keeping me at home was my daughter. “It’s in Afghanistan.”
Not surprisingly, she told me to go for it. I smiled. Done. I was going to war.”
― Christian Warren Freed, A Long Way From Home

“Order the battleships into firing positions, and begin transmitting the surrender signal to known enemy forces.”
― Christian Warren Freed, Dreams of Winter

“Once you agree to this you can never go back. Your life will change forever and not necessarily for the best,” Mr. Shine said, his thin hands clasped behind his back.”
― Christian Warren Freed, The Lazarus Men

“Maleela stalked up to him and slapped him hard across the right cheek. Her eyes fumed with anger. “You idiot! Do you have any idea what would have happened if they had caught”
― Christian Warren Freed, Hammers in the Wind

“of the pyre. He raised both arms to the”
― Christian Warren Freed, Hammers in the Wind

“Mollock Bolle stared down at the outstretched skeleton nearby and sighed. Random thoughts entertained his solitude. He wondered who the man was. What dreams or torments might have inspired him to take the lonely path through the jungle? Eerie similarities sparked concern.”
― Christian Warren Freed, Dreams of Winter

“A terrible secret, known only to the most powerful, threatens to undo three millennia of progress. The gods are not dead at all. They merely sleep. And they are being hunted.”
― Christian Warren Freed, Dreams of Winter

“A single drop of rain fell. Lost quickly amongst the dust and grime of the village street, the raindrop went unnoticed. Who could have guessed that a single drop would alter the course of events set in motion thousands of years ago and change the face of the universe forever?”
― Christian Warren Freed, Dreams of Winter

“You should go back to tend your flock. They will have need of their faith before this is finished,” he said much more harshly than intended.”
― Christian Warren Freed, Dreams of Winter

“The pilot’s voice came over the intercom, “We have just entered Afghan airspace. Everyone put on your body armor and kevlars and strap in.”
― Christian Warren Freed, A Long Way From Home

“You should be afraid. Death isn’t the worst that can happen to you. And yes, I would have killed you.”
― Christian Warren Freed, The Lazarus Men

“She slammed an angry fist into the light metal field table. A stack of datapads bounced and fell to the ground. “Damn it! Find me legitimate targets so I can kill them!”
― Christian Warren Freed, The Lazarus Men

“Cursing his luck, he wished he’d stayed at work just a little longer. His heart was pounding. Murder. He’d just witnessed a murder. ”
― Christian Warren Freed, The Lazarus Men

“Roland McMasters knew what people said behind his back. Knew and ignored it. Let those smaller individuals worry over petty names or whispers of what might have happened.”
― Christian Warren Freed, The Lazarus Men