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Sometimes a story will write itself. That means, while I have no idea what's going to happen, the characters seem to know, and the story unfolds as I write it, and as they (the characters) are developed.

It's a story about how fatherhood is about intention and devotion, rather than merely a genetic entitlement. Fathers come in all forms, even sometimes unlikely characters like Jason in this book.

In order to stay true to Jason, the book is written in the vernacular of Nassau County, Long Island, where the story is set.

I hope you like it, because I sweated over it for hundreds and hundreds of hours, and even started boxing so I could get a sense of how it feels to fight. In the end though, just like in the book-- the greatest fight of a person's life will take place in their own heart.

Happy Father's Day!
Simon

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���The Saffron Road: A Journey with Buddha���s Daughters���, by Christine Toomey - FT.com
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With ideas such as mindfulness now widely accepted, it is hard to ignore the growing influence of Buddhist thought on otherwise secular lives. Yet there are some paths into Buddhism that will always be for the few. In The Saffron Road, the

"And this year's AMAZING, TALENTED, BRILLIANT winners of the William Neal Prize for Creative Promise are Veronica Buis, Lauren Phillips, and Molly Crabtree of Taylor County Middle School, Campbellsville, Kentucky! Congratulations on writing the most wonderful, evocative, and imaginative stories! Enjoy the books and prizes, girls--and thanks to Loretta Schultz for organizing basically everything." SVB

"Skipping my usual breakfast this morning to donate the cost to @marysmeals

Did you know that all it takes is $19.50 to feed a child in Malawi for AN ENTIRE YEAR? Join me! Skip lunch or dinner and donate the cost to Mary's Meals."

https://www.marysmealsusa.org/en/fundraising/project/victoria-comella/harpercollins360


HarperCollins360 | Mary's Meals
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HarperCollins360 is fundraising for Mary's Meals.

Some kind words from New Zealand...

http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/life-style/68354344/Visionary-fiction-messages-make-the-story


Finding meaning in visionary fiction
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If you liked the Celestine Prophecy and The Prophet, newer works of visionary fiction might hold some appeal.

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An Unforgettable Moment | Waldorf Astoria Magazine
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When author Simon Van Booy received the call to create a short story for Waldorf Astoria's Unforgettable Moments campaign, he immediately had a vision. Each moment would be like a pearl, and, when strung together, they would create a new life.

Simon's book reviewed by Joan Baum on NPR...

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Book Review: The Illusion of Separateness
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Author Simon Van Booy's latest novel tells the story of a single act of kindness, which transcended time and space, to ultimately show how we're all

Simon's Saturday Writing Workshop will be followed by a 2-hour workshop for authors by literary agent, Lucas Hunt, Director at Orchard Literary, on 'How to Find an Editor.'

Spaces still available. info@simonvanbooy.com for more details...

Pack your bags for NYC and join Simon's Saturday

FICTION WORKSHOP!

Covering: story, character, plot, pacing, and techniques to keep your writing practice going long-term...

Date: Saturday, March 28th, 2015
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: 125 USD (includes refreshments)
Place: Union Square Office Space

Space is limited, book now and get ready for spring!

info@simonvanbooy.com