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The Reluctant Messenger Book Version of the website Now Available
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Subject: Announcement: Book Version of the Website.
Body of Message: On 3/6/03 - I authorized the publisher to move the book into production.I electronically submitted the manuscript for the novel version of The Reluctant Messenger of Science and Religion on (1/13/2003) Today the book can actually be ordered.
The book is a little over 90,000 words in length. It's 316 pages long. The price is $27.95 for the hard cover version and $17.95 for the soft cover.
The book has three stories, Chester and Lydia are the two main characters and each has a separate story. There is a third story that concerns their best friends. A lot of material that is not on the website is in the book.
I originally thought I would have to have a bonus section to properly represent the views of the website. After an extensive rewrite, all of the important points were covered without the need for a bonus section.
The back cover will read something like this:
Never before has a book solved so many religious mysteries.
Science teaches the Theory of Evolution, Genesis describes Creation. Christianity, Judaism and Sufism teach a resurrection. Hinduism Buddhism and Sikhism teach reincarnation. This book resolves both of these paradoxes.
Chester and Lydia meet in a debate. One wins and one loses, but neither are ever the same. Lydia discovers a secret about her past that is so shocking it destroys her family. She tries to ignore her discovery but her nightmares won’t let her. Chester's greed for gold and revenge lead him to discover an ancient knowledge the powers of darkness are determined to suppress. The last time the information came to light, thousands died. But somehow he must safely reveal it to the world.
It’s one of the most inspirational stories I have ever read! Honest! Clint – long-term fan of The Reluctant Messenger website.
The inside jacket for the hard cover will read like this:
Are the Theory of Evolution and the Genesis Account of Creation mutually exclusive? Simple genealogical math gives us fewer than 6,000 years since God created Adam and Eve as described in Genesis. Science claims the fossil records go back 3.6 billion years. Is this paradox resolvable? Why do we have so many religions? Three religions, Hinduism, Sikhism and Buddhism believe in reincarnation. Three other religions, Judaism, Christianity and Sufism believe in a resurrection. How can they both be right? The reason we can't reconcile the theory of evolution with the Genesis account of creation or the apparent contradiction of reincarnation and a resurrection is because of one simple yet key piece of information. This book provides it.
I received the editor's review from my publisher on 1/26/03. It came back better than I expected and even better than I had hoped. At the end of this message I am quoting the editors comments.
Collectors Edition
There have been quite a few requests for more information on how the collectors edition can be ordered. Here are the details.1) Each hard cover collectors edition will be signed by the authors, stamped, and stamped on the inside page with blue ink (Limited Collector's Edition). A certificate of authentication will also accompany each book.
2)I am taking orders for the hard cover edition now.
3) The cost will be $39.90 price $5.00 shipping. If ordered by the end of the week free shipping. I have to pay to have the books shipped to me and then pay for shipping them to you after I sign them. The shipping will reflect the minimum cost for both to and from. (Free shipping extended to Monday)
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5) Initial feedback form the publisher is that this book has a chance to do very well. This gives you an opportunity to buy a true collectors edition. Marlo Morgan's first edition signed copy self-published book "Mutant Message Down Under" goes for around $400 now. It was first printed in 1991.6) I'm signing a non-exclusive contract with my publisher. If the Reluctant Mesenger of Science and Religion gets picked up by a mass market publisher, your collector's edition hard cover could really appreciate in value.
7) Now here is the editors review. The original format was in Word. This is a copy and paste so the formatting was lost. The publishers rates books on a scale of 25 to 50. My book scored a 50.
------ Writers Showcase Manuscript Acceptance Review
Manuscript title: The Reluctant Messenger of Science and Religion
Author: Stephen Boston and Evelyn Boston
Date of manuscript review: 1/26/03
Target Audience: Adult
Section I – The Basics
In order to qualify for the iUniverse Writers Showcase publishing program, a manuscript must be score between 40-50 points on a 50-point scale.
General Concept or Story Line - 10 points
X Strong concept. The concept or story line is clear, well defined and established early in the manuscript. (10 points)
Good concept. The concept or story line is well defined but not immediately or clearly executed. (8 points)
Concept or story line is not communicated clearly. (5 points)
Comments: The concept is delivered clearly and effectively. The Reluctant Messenger of Science and Religion is an eclectic story about protagonists Chester and Lydia that investigates science and religion, reincarnation, resurrection, evolutional ideals and the grand theory of our world’s puzzle. Good work.
Tone/Writing Style - 10 points
X Tone/Writing Style is strong and clear. (10 points)
Tone/Writing Style is somewhat clear. (8 points)
Tone/Writing Style is not immediately clear to reader. (5 points)
Comments: The authors’ writing styles are clever and creative. This is an exceptional story that grabbed my attention right away. These are experienced scholars that have done their homework. Each possess a real knack for story telling, which is evident throughout. The authors’ create some eclectic characters, given each their own inimitable voice. This should be required reading.
Manuscript Mechanics - 10 points
X Manuscript contains few grammatical or spelling errors. (10 points)
Manuscript contains a moderate number of errors. (8 points)
Manuscript has grammatical or spelling errors that require significant work. (5 points)
Comments: Overall, the manuscript was flawless and grammar was not a problem—good job editing.
I would add the university that Stephen teaches at in the author’s notes section. Are both authors listed on the cover? On the review form there was only one listed--just curious. [The text box was too short. Evelyn's Bio will appear on the book]
Organization and Flow - 10 points
X Manuscript ideas or story line is presented in a logical, sequential order. (10 points)
Manuscript ideas or story line occasionally lacks transitions or cohesion, but overall accomplishes the purpose of manuscript (8 points)
Manuscript requires work in its presentation of sequence and organization. (5 points)
Comments: The manuscript is presented in a logical and sequential order that kept my attention throughout. I had no problem following the story or maintaining focus. The transition from chapter to chapter worked quite well and kept the story moving right along. I can’t think of a better way to present the material.
Audience Appeal - 10 points
X Manuscript starts strong and holds interest throughout. It appears to be of interest to a wide audience, or of strong interest to a focused audience. (10 points)
Manuscript presents difficulties, either in finding its audience or in meeting the needs of that audience. (8 points)
Manuscript could use additional work in making it more appealing to the audience. (5 points)
Comments: I think the manuscript will appeal to a large audience of mature readers, especially those interested in the theories behind science and religion. Like I mentioned before, I think this is a unique book that should be required reading in the university system.
Those 100,000 plus visitors per month to the web site will find this to be a welcome addition to their readings as well. With the right marketing, I think the book could go far.
Section II - Program acceptance.
X Accepted for Writer’s Showcase
Please rework and resubmit
Please submit to Writers Club Press
Content incompatible with iUniverse standards and goals
Section III – Comments, observations and suggestion regarding author’s marketing text.
Key Note:
What if there was a grand theory of everything that included science and the major religions?
Comments: I might try and add a little more here.
Key Words:
reluctant;messenger;science;religion;Genesis;creation; evolution;reincarnation;resurrection;grand;theory;everything
Comments: everything?
Hard Cover Copy Synopsis:
Are the Theory of Evolution and the Genesis Account of Creation mutually exclusive? Simple genealogical math gives us fewer than 6,000 years since God created Adam and Eve as described in Genesis. Science claims the fossil records go back 3.6 billion years. Is this paradox resolvable? Why do we have so many religions? Three religions, Hinduism, Sikhism and Buddhism believe in reincarnation. Three other religions, Judaism, Christianity and Sufism believe in a resurrection. How can they both be right? The reason we can't reconcile the theory of evolution with the Genesis account of creation or the apparent contradiction of reincarnation and a resurrection is because of one simple yet key piece of information. This book provides it.
Comments: (one simple yet key piece) Okay.
Book Description:
Never before has a book solved so many mysteries.
Science teaches the Theory of Evolution, Genesis describes Creation. Christianity, Judaism and Sufism teach a resurrection. Hinduism Buddhism and Sikhism teach reincarnation. This book resolves both of these paradoxes.
Chester and Lydia meet in a debate. One wins and one loses, but neither are ever the same. Lydia discovers a secret about her past that is so shocking it destroys her family. She tries to ignore her discovery but her nightmares won’t let her. Chester's greed for gold and revenge lead him to discover an ancient knowledge the powers of darkness are determined to suppress.
The last time the information got out, thousands died. But somehow he must safely reveal it to the world.
This is the most inspirational story I have ever read! Honest! Clint, long time fan of the Reluctant Messenger website.
Comments: Clint who? Use Clint’s last name. I might put the web site’s address on the back cover as well.
Overall, the description sounds good.
Stephen W. Boston, creator of the Reluctant-Messenger.com website, holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Religions, M.A. in Biblical Studies, and undergraduate in Computer Science. He teaches Comparative Religions at a state university.
Evelyn McKnight Boston holds a Ph.D. in Theocentric Business and Ethics, M.Ed. in Behavioral and Career Counseling, and B.A. in Sociology/Psychology.
Author Bio:
Comments: What’s the university? Does the author have any other published work?
Section IV - Comments and observations are given to provide the author additional comments regarding the manuscript.
Good work. I would encourage the author to continue on with any other writing endeavors. I would be more than happy to read anything else they have in the works.
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