What constitutes a good work of published fiction? A feature about "The Meadow" -- a great love story

"The Meadow" is ready to be shared with the world. However, before that can happen, there are certain factors which need addressing. The main issue here was getting the story out there and attract people by showing snippets and characters in the book. Here goes my lists of articles for you to follow regarding a great love story that spans over thousands of years. I hope you can get something from all of them.

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Publication of a great story is only the beginning. Now it has to find its rightful place amongst the bookshelves with all the other fantastic works of fiction. This can only happen when it is brought into people's awareness.

"The Meadow" has taken two and a half years to write and the authors do not intend for it to take that long to gain momentum as it reaches public scrutiny.

We rely on the power of the Internet and the tools which are available to us. There are many potential readers out there and using the right approach by using this facility will go a long way to helping us achieve our goals.

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To the right is a beautiful photo of a real meadow somewhere. Once you begin to read "The Meadow" your mind will possibly take you to another world and let you experience a meadow from another dimension -- a celestial watering hole where souls go to rest between physical lives.

Observe the painting below and see what conjures in the minds of the two authors who wrote "The Meadow"

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This painting was commissioned to celebrate the completion of "The Meadow". It is personal and is not meant to reflect the book cover.
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The book will stand on its own merits and the cover reflects the most poignant part of the storyline.

We hope that you can't miss it as you search the bookshelves of the major bookstores.
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"The Meadow" is seeking its rightful place amongst all the other fantastic works of fiction.

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This is how the story begins, with a legend, where two tail feathers are cast from an eagle and an owl in an aerial display. To the right is a close up depicting them in the painting of "The Meadow".

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What constitutes a newly-launched book of fiction that has literally bucked the trend? Let's start with a blank cover.

Does it have to be well written? Definitely yes! There are no excuses when it comes to the quality of the pen.

Does it have to follow a good storyline? In most cases - always; particularly where fiction is involved.

Must it always follow a certain type of theme? In my opinion the answer is 'no'. The theme can be almost anything as long as it is backed by quality writing and a good storyline.

Allow me to introduce four very successfully published books which have well and truly bucked the trend in the recent past. In no particular order we have the first edition of The Celestine Prophecy, The Davinci Code, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Sorcerer's if you live in the US), and The Secret.

Each of these widely distributed books has one thing in common, including Harry Potter. The poor boy can not even escape this one. Quite plainly controversy follows these books and their authors. There is something in every one of them which goes against the grain involving one or more of the orthodox institutions in the world.

Just in case the Harry Potter faithful can't fathom where controversy falls in a series of fantasy novels surrounding an innocent-looking boy who resembles the Milky Bar Kid, it's witchcraft and wizardry. Hard to believe? Well there are institutions out there that will condemn almost any subject which does not support their philosophy and dogma.

When you take a closer look at these four books, it doesn't take a degree in rocket science to realize that religion is at the heart of all of them.

However, this article is not meant to take religion 'per se' to task. There are other institutions that carry their banners and wield their big sticks and none is bigger than the Establishment itself.

It would appear that if a good novel is created embracing quality writing, with a good storyline and having all the ingredients that would provoke controversy, there is an excellent chance that it will get an airing if only by default. What a way to launch a book.

There is usually just one institution at a time, involved in protesting against the content of a book of controversial fiction. Sometimes there is more than one, but that is usually the limit. However what if a novel comes along that stokes the fires of numerous institutions? What will happen then?

There is a book recently completed and awaiting publication, which defies almost every conceivable orthodox organization on this planet when it comes to imposition of the masses. I'd like to itemize these and illustrate how they will definitely buck the trend:

** The idea of past lives, or reincarnation is totally obnoxious to some religions and bodies that would lose complete control if closer public scrutiny was allowed to be given to it.

** Sex and violence, some of it abhorrent but necessary to the storyline, would make those who support political correctness without investigation, breathe fire and call out everlasting damnation.

** Realistic language appropriate and proportionate to our time would give the do-gooders a field day on this one, but not half as satisfying as that which the book would get back as a consequence.

** Well researched backgrounds on the likes of the now defunct KGB and the CIA would probably send out retired agents in their droves hunting down the perpetrators of such malignant gossip and lies.

** Again, researched material on the history that lies behind the Dalai Lama and the real spiritual ruler - The Penchant Lama. The British Government knows more about this than anyone. It was only recently when the CIA picked up the threads. Need I say more?

** MI6, the foreign arm of the British Secret Service and its exploits to protect its own interests abroad which help to maintain the status quo that exists within the Establishment.

The book that I'm referring to is "The Meadow". However, the most controversial issue of all is that it is about life - life as we know it today with all its trappings (and drawbacks). Throughout the history of human life there has always been a foundation, something that would not allow our species to wither and die.

Love, in all its many formats and splendour is expressed in "The Meadow", a love story between two people that is so strong, so powerful, that even life itself could not destroy what they shared.

Every controversial issue that has been mentioned earlier surrounds these two souls as they battle toward the day when they can bond - for ever. In the meantime they take solace between physical lives in The Meadow, a celestial watering hole.

Spiritualism and Spiritism, just another arm of religion, albeit not orthodox, may also wish to take a swipe at what exists between these two special people who were given the task of bringing light into the world over thousands of years.

"The Meadow" is completely out of the box and demonstrates how two ordinary people strive to demonstrate how a life can be truly eternal - and should be lived if it wasn't for the apathy of people in allowing the Establishment to control their lives.
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There are two great Native American people in "The Meadow". Both of these two colourful characters grace the storyline with dignity and demonstrate a focused purpose in life.


One is called Chaska and the other Sakhota. Which brave do you think represents this picture?
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WATCH OUT FOR THEM IN FUTURE ARTICLES FEATURING "THE MEADOW" AND LEARN ABOUT THE MYSTERY THAT SURROUNDS THESE FEATHERS

THE LORD OF THE DAY

THE LORD OF THE NIGHT

THE KING OF THE OPEN PLAINS
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All the places mentioned in "The Meadow" are real, even Thorp Pelkington which you will not find on a map no matter how detailed. Here are just some of them. Watch out for more in other lenses.

I called this house to the right my "school house" simply because that is what it reminds me of. However, in "The Meadow" it becomes much more than that as Steve, our main character finally discovers the Eagle.

The entrance to this modern estate may look like any other. However, look more closely at the name of this estate. Amongst the odd weed and moss, you will find "The Meadow". We were almost half way through the storyline when I discovered this place -- situated no more than two miles away from me. I had no idea of its existence.

It was telling me something, so how could I ignore the call. This estate now has its rightful place in "The Meadow" and becomes the inspiration for a huge change of consciousness within two of the main characters.

Don't be fooled by its appearance.
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In 1986 I was under a great deal of stress. My mother was dying of cancer and I was undergoing horrendous business relationships with my equal partner.

My mother died, coinciding with my decision to go it alone and break the partnership and form a new business.

I commemorated this by designing this emblem/logo in memory of my late mother and in recognition of a new start in business.

It has remained with me ever since and has accompanied many articles that I have written, as well as being the company logo that accompanied all business administration.
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"Sparrow in my hand" is the personal Avatar of my writing partner, Elfreda. Drawn by her son, it commemorates a turning point in her life when that same son, at the age of seven, overcame life threatening injuries sustained in an accident. This is his vision of his mother as a little girl, wondering how to save a baby sparrow that fell from its nest - the same way she wondered how to help him survive all those years ago. "Sparrow in my hand" is the book of his healing they intend to write in the near future.
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If you are interested in learning more about "The Meadow", then you can contact me as follows:--


Address:
No. 8 High Throston,
TS26 0LJ
UK

Telephone: +(0044) 1429 279814
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