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About the Book
Geenie Swaboda was quite content living what others considered a humdrum life, but things took a harsh turn when someone from her past was murdered.
At the shiva of her former fiancé, Geenie was approached by a reporter named Jack. Then another man appeared - with a firearm.
It seems Geenie's mother was one sought out; just as her grandmother: part of a bloodline people have tried to extinguish as far back as World War Two. Even if Geenie is a case of mistaken identity, the people after her will shoot first and ask questions later.
CAUTION: Contains intense situations; graphic action; grim depictions of war and death.
About this work:
This is a first draft of a novel I started during NaNoWriMo 2008. It may be the most "mainstream" of the current Leanpub offerings. It's a work of fiction rooted in some truths, and maybe even holds a touch of romance.
Completion status:
My best estimate is this story is 75% of the way through. It surely needs a full rewrite (or few) after completion. I haven't committed to the actual ending yet…which is where a Leanpub audience comes in.
Leanpub factor:
An unfinished novel which fan inspiration can help complete. Anyone purchasing this title will have direct contact with me: meaning they can offer their own input or suggestions to improve my novel. Supporters can help influence the actual ending of this book, aside from a number of small details which I can go into later.I will keep updating this until it seems ready for a physical release. Buyers will be along for the ride; seeing whatever revisions are done. Expect one major revision and at least one hard polish beyond the completed first draft.
Want to get a bigger free peek than what's on Leanpub? Chapters are available free at the following links (for a limited time):
http://www.booksie.com/historical_fiction/novel/miller_jivaro/geenies-genetics/chapter/1
http://mesnard.wordpress.com/category/eugenes-genetics
Thanks for any support or encouragement towards this endeavor!
About the Author
Chided for years by Chris Baty and National Public Radio, this writer broke away from a path of screenplays and independent film to venture into the less structured and often uncivilized world of novels and short stories.
Surviving as a writer of freelance: If you have a literary impasse, if nobody else will help; maybe you can find Mesnard.
Favorite things include: problem solving, rewriting/doctoring for others, music, chatting, making new friends, keeping existing friends, Star Wars, and Oxford commas.
[I write in as many genres as possible. If you haven't seen your favorite, request it.]
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