Deep Past: A Novel by Eugene Linden

Thriller

Stand Alone Novel

About the Book

Deep Past: A Novel
RosettaBooks (May 14, 2019)
Hardcover: 336 pages
ISBN-10: 1948122375
ISBN-13: 978-1948122375
Digital ASIN: B07PMF4Y17

If nature could invent intelligence of our scale in a blink of geologic time, who’s to say it hasn’t been done before…

A routine dig in Kazakhstan takes a radical turn for thirty-two-year-old anthropologist Claire Knowland when a stranger turns up at the site with a bizarre find from a remote section of the desolate Kazakh Steppe. Her initial skepticism of this mysterious discovery gives way to a realization that the find will shake the very foundations of our understanding of evolution and intelligence.

Corrupt politics of Kazakhstan force Claire to take reckless chances with the discovery. Among the allies she gathers in her fight to save herself and bring the discovery to light is Sergei Anachev, a brilliant but enigmatic Russian geologist who becomes her unlikely protector even as he deals with his own unknown crisis.

Ultimately, Claire finds herself fighting not just for the discovery and her academic reputation, but for her very life as great power conflict engulfs the unstable region and an unscrupulous oligarch attempts to take advantage of the chaos.

Drawing on Eugene Linden’s celebrated non-fiction investigations into what makes humans different from other species, this international thriller mixes fact and the fantastical, the realities of academic politics, and high stakes geopolitics—engaging the reader every step of the way.

About the Author

Eugene Linden is an award-winning journalist and author on science, nature, and the environment. Deep Past draws on his long career in non-fiction as the author of ten books, including his celebrated works on animal intelligence and climate change: Apes, Men, and Language, the New York Times “Notable Book” Silent Partners, and the bestselling The Parrot’s Lament. His book, Winds of Change, which explored the connection between climate change and the rise and fall of civilizations, was awarded the Grantham Prize Special Award of Merit. For many years, Linden wrote about nature and global environmental issues for TIME where he garnered several awards including the American Geophysical Union’s Walter Sullivan Award. He has also contributed to the New York Times, Foreign Affairs, and National Geographic, among many other publications.

Author Link

Website - http://www.eugenelinden.com/

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Awakening Cocijo by Thomas Juarez

What inspired you to write this book?  A lifelong dream of mine, and a need to escape my own realities.  Where would we be without dreams? What can we expect from you in the future?  I would like to write a second part of this book.  I think anyone who completes reading the book (provided you like it), will want to know what’s next. Do you have any “side stories” about the characters?  I was a gunnery department instructor like Citalli…but no, I did not make Citalli like me; I wanted him to be something more. Can you tell us a little bit about the characters in Awakening Cocijo?  Citalli means star and is a feminine name, but I had to have that character to be named star…just something called to me.  You’ll see in the book how I maneuvered into, and explained, the origin of Citalli’s name. How did you come up with the concept and characters for the book?  I was gifted a book about how to write a book; what a great gift!  I found developing the characters to be the most difficult part of the journey.  Trying to figure out quirks and speech patterns for each of them.  If you pay attention to those around you, or even to interviews on tv, we all tend to have repetitive words and phrases we covet.  I wanted my characters to be mainly Hispanic, although I wanted Kara to be Native American.  I wanted the American peoples native to this continent to be portrayed as children of the same god(s). Where did you come up with the names in the story?  Some names I researched on the internet and some I came up with myself.  When naming General Percival, I was searching for pretentious names, lol.  Sorry General officers, nothing personal; he was a fictional character, I do not think General officers are pretentious.  I just wanted something, I don’t know, different maybe. What did you enjoy most about writing this book?  The escape!  I quit worrying about the world around me and just pecked away. Who designed your book covers?  Sue Campbell   https://suecampbellgraphicdesign.com/ Did you learn anything during the writing of your recent book?  I learned tons!  Things that don’t occur to new writers like me.  If you have an animal stalking and killing another animal…how would that act occur specific to hunter and prey?  How did people live?  What did they eat?  How did they speak? If your book was made into a film, who would you like to play the lead?  Michael Pena What is your favorite part of this book and why?  My favorite part of the book was represented in Pecala’s dream world.  I wanted to create a fantastic dream, have other gods revealed, and give a sneak peak into things that would come to pass. If you could spend time with a character from your book whom would it be? And what would you do during that day?  I think I would choose Canneo because of his carefree nature. Are your characters based off real people or did they all come entirely from your imagination?  Entirely from imagination except one…you can find that in the author’s notes. Convince us why you feel your book is a must read.  I feel as though my book is unique.  Moreover, I feel as though the Zapotec people have been overlooked…they are still with us today.  I hope to have some Zapotec people read the book and admire the story. Have you written any other books that are not published?  Nope!  This is it.  Please let me know if I should continue. If your book had a candle, what scent would it be?  Moon flower What did you edit out of this book?  Originally, I was going to have Kara die in child birth, but I felt the need for a strong feminine character.  I needed a character to have smarts and to be able to gently maneuver through my story using an influential style leadership.   Fun Facts/Behind the Scenes/Did You Know?'-type tidbits about the author, the book or the writing process of the book.  I have a 3d printed replica of a funerary urn which represents Cocijo.  I placed this urn next to my laptop for inspiration as I worked.

Awakening Cocijo

by Thomas Juarez

Genre: Metaphysical Fiction

Chaotic skies reveal untold prophecies. A storm rises. Can a boy quell the fury of a god?Join the Zapotec on a journey through time and across generations.

Referring to themselves as the cloud people, their fierce warriors conquered and ruled the Oaxaca for centuries. Witness rites, rituals and incantations aimed at appeasing the divine in an attempt to gain favor; favor that would grant them greatness. So, where did it all go wrong? Why would such powerful gods allow their disciples to be conquered? These answers and more would be offered many centuries later by their descendants. Descendants of a civilization whose glory can only be revived by the awakening of the most powerful deity in Zapotec lore: Cocijo, the god of lightening and rain.

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Thomas (Tom) Juarez is a retired United States Army soldier with about twenty-one years of active federal service. Hailing from Wetumpka, Alabama, Tom currently enjoys his military retirement with his wife in Sterling, Oklahoma.

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“Cricket Clickers” Wanted for the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day Invasion

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Paratroopers just before They Took off for the Initial Assault of D-Day

 

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The U.S. Airborne Division feared that Nazi forces would obtain the clickers, reverse engineer them, and then create their own clickers to lure Allied troops into traps.

June 6, 2019, marks the 75^th anniversary of D-Day, the turning point in World War II. D-Day was the historic landing of Allied Troops at the beaches in Normandy, France, to begin the invasion of Nazi-occupied territory.

Countries and organizations are offering special ways to commemorate and honor the brave Allied soldiers who fought in the D-Day operations. One such effort involves collecting original small brass “clickers,” which U.S. Airborne soldiers used to communicate with each other. READ MORE...

2019 FLA FLORIDA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE

"Libraries are more than the information they curate. They are spaces for unity, meditation, yoga, resume writing, sewing, knitting, playing, studying, researching, cooking, gardening, language learning, music playing, reading, writing, dreaming -  I could go on. Without libraries and all of us who work in them, these opportunities for engagement and education would be lost. Without libraries, misinformation and disregard for the truth threaten to become the norm." ~ Sarah Hammill, FLA President

Theme: Don't gamble with the facts...Bet on your library!

Date: May 15th-17th, 2019
Location: DoubleTree Hilton at Universal, Orlando

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  Opening Session Keynote Speaker: Mary Alice Monroe

Mary Alice Monroe is the New York Times bestselling author of over twenty novels and three children’s books. Mary Alice writes richly textured stories that delve into the complexities of interpersonal relationships and the parallels between the land and life. Monroe’s novels are published worldwide. View full bio here.

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As a child, Greg spent much of his time in the library. The lessons he learned from his favorite books sparked a lifelong interest in service and diversity. For his subsequent civic and philanthropic efforts, he has received honors such as the Jefferson Award for Public Service and has been featured by media such as Good Morning America. View full bio here.

 

Fact or Fiction: Attack of the crime writer! with Carla Norton

*May 18 Chapter Meeting*

Are you fascinated by a criminal case that’s “stranger than fiction” and tempted to write a true account? Or would you rather cherry-pick details and blend them into a crime novel? Either way, there are certain steps to take and legal issues to consider. What are the challenges and pitfalls in writing true crime? When is it okay to fictionalize? And what’s the key to a good book proposal? Maybe you’re ready to dedicate blood, sweat, and years into researching a crime, or maybe not. But here are some insights into the process and some tips on how to craft a story with the grit, complexity, and emotional payoff necessary for a successful book.

Speaker:  Carla Norton is a novelist and true crime writer. Her award-winning fiction includes The Edge of Normal and What Doesn't Kill Her. Her nonfiction includes Disturbed Ground, about a female serial killer, and Perfect Victim, about an extraordinary case of kidnapping and prolonged captivity. Perfect Victim, which was put on the reading list for the FBI Behavioral Sciences Unit and became a #1 New York Times bestseller, provides inspiration for her fiction. Carla has an MFA degree in creative writing and enjoys teaching workshops. She invites you to contact her via Goodreads, Facebook, and at CarlaNorton.com.

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DATE:  SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2019

TIME: 11:30: Mingling; 12:00: Lunch; 12:30: Business Meeting; 1:00: Presentation

PLACE: Embassy Suites by Hilton Boca Raton, 661 NW 53rd Street, Boca Raton, Florida, 33487; Get Directions Here.

COST: $25 for MWA members; $30 for non-members. Prepayment by May 10 is strongly urged.

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To reserve and pay online: Go to www.mwaflorida.org and click the “Monthly Meeting” tab under “Events,” Once you reach the page, click the “Register for Monthly Meeting Here” link. Scroll down to the “Sign up for Luncheon Meeting” box and fill in your information, then click the “Pay Now” button and follow the instructions.

IMPORTANT - if you sign up for a meeting via PayPal in error, do NOT dispute the charge with PayPal. Instead, please contact our Treasurer via email ASAP at ray@rayflynt.com and he will refund your payment less PayPal's transaction fee of 2.9% plus $0.30. If you do dispute the charge, be aware that you will be liable for any penalties back-charged to the FMWA Chapter by PayPal (minimum $20.00 per disputed transaction). Thanks for your cooperation!

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Step 1–Email ray@rayflynt.com with the subject line “FMWA Meeting” to reserve a spot.  In the body of the email, please include your name, the name of any guest you have invited, your email address, and telephone number. 

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Step 3–Mail your payment to FMWA Treasurer, 2767 Carambola Cir S., #202, Coconut Creek, FL 33066. 

Please make your online reservation by May 10 or mail your check at least 3 days prior to that date so that you will be included on the reservation list, and we can provide the hotel with an accurate headcount! Walk-ins are accommodated only if space allows.

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Ten Famous Things Napoleon Bonaparte Never Said

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Napoleon Bonaparte is probably one of the most quoted men in history.

 

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“An army travels on its stomach.” Or does it?

Napoleon Bonaparte is probably one of the most quoted men in history. Take, for example, his legendary quip to his foreign minister, Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord, when the minister conspired to have him overthrown.

“You are s***, Talleyrand…s*** in silk stockings,” the Emperor of France allegedly said.

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