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Book I have written similar to Avatar and is in the midst of being published.

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    tico1125

    [1]Nov 6, 2006
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    Hey all,



    I just wanted to hear your thoughts. Before the Avatar show even
    started I was writing the book. It is similar to the show in the
    respect of the forces of nature but that is it. It is about a boy that
    overcomes some mental challenges to eventually find out that he is the
    heir to a medallion of great power. When he puts the medallion on he
    becomes the Guardian of the natural balance. He gains total control
    over the four forces of nature and gains the ability to transform his
    body into any of the various forms of the four elements. He is able to
    travel at the speed of light when he changes his body into the light
    form (which is another form of fire). His entire life is turned upside
    down and he is pressed to protect humanity while correcting the
    mistakes of his ancestor. The book is called, "The True Guardian" and
    I have placed the prologue below. Tell me what you think plz.



    Thanks!



    Above the Bermuda Triangle Leo stopped in midair. He surveyed the area as the sun was slowly descending into the west. His eyes flashed blue as used the power of water. His arms were spread apart as the ocean opened to compensate for the shear size of the island. As the ocean parted he then reached the floor. Through his mind he displaced all of the water evenly so as to not affect the surrounding land masses.



    Leo then thought to himself, ???What is my true purpose? I am now trying to correct the past actions of my ancestor. When I complete this task am I to go into
    hiding so the world does not hunt me? I am the Guardian now and I do not know everything that I need to know about myself, the world, and what place I have in it now that I have changed.???



    Leo reflected upon the memories of the spirits to gain a better understanding as to where his new life is going.
    Edited on 11/06/2006 3:08pm
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    piranhapete

    [2]Nov 6, 2006
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    It's pretty confusing, but it seems to definetely have some potential. It's relieving to see the few grammatical errors. The prologue is just a bit awkward to read, however, mainly because it asks the reader so many questions the reader stops being able to focus on any of them and stops caring altogether. If you layered the prologue more gradually it would be much for effective in my opinion. Naturally, however, the final decision is completely up to you.
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    Songoftheskies

    [3]Nov 6, 2006
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    I never understand prolouges the first time I read them, but this is pretty clear. But that is probably because you posted what it is about. It looks ok for a beginning. Keep at it!
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    PhoenixAngel37

    [4]Nov 6, 2006
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    it is a little confusing.. but it catches ur attention!
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    tico1125

    [5]Nov 6, 2006
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    piranhapete wrote:
    It's pretty confusing, but it seems to definetely have some potential. It's relieving to see the few grammatical errors. The prologue is just a bit awkward to read, however, mainly because it asks the reader so many questions the reader stops being able to focus on any of them and stops caring altogether. If you layered the prologue more gradually it would be much for effective in my opinion. Naturally, however, the final decision is completely up to you.

    Thanks for the input. I will reread it and see if I can add more. I know that it is short but I was aiming at giving the reader a taste so they can expect more. If I put more in it then I feel it might reveal too much of the story and I don't want to do that. I just want the reader to say, "Where is this story going?"
    Then in chapter 1 I take the reader into the past Guardians life to bring about the background info. From there the whole story develops.
    Not to mention that this forum doesn't do it any justice.?? It formatted it wrong since it is HTML.
    Edited on 11/06/2006 2:22pm
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    piranhapete

    [6]Nov 6, 2006
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    tico1125 wrote:
    piranhapete wrote:
    It's pretty confusing, but it seems to definetely have some potential. It's relieving to see the few grammatical errors. The prologue is just a bit awkward to read, however, mainly because it asks the reader so many questions the reader stops being able to focus on any of them and stops caring altogether. If you layered the prologue more gradually it would be much for effective in my opinion. Naturally, however, the final decision is completely up to you.

    Thanks for the input. I will reread it and see if I can add more. I know that it is short but I was aiming at giving the reader a taste so they can expect more. If I put more in it then I feel it might reveal too much of the story and I don't want to do that. I just want the reader to say, "Where is this story going?"
    Then in chapter 1 I take the reader into the past Guardians life to bring about the background info. From there the whole story develops.


    Oh, ok. It makes much more sense that way. How old are you anyway? o-o I'm an author too.
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    tico1125

    [7]Nov 6, 2006
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    29

    Not that old but I just enjoy writing.
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    piranhapete

    [8]Nov 6, 2006
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    Oh... I'm just 14, so I guess you know what you're doing.
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    tico1125

    [9]Nov 6, 2006
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    piranhapete wrote:
    Oh... I'm just 14, so I guess you know what you're doing.

    Either I know what I am doing or I just pretend well enough. Lol.
    Edited on 11/06/2006 2:32pm
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    ardron

    [10]Nov 6, 2006
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    I would most likely read it. THIS IS MY ONE HUNDRETH POST, YEA YEA YEA
    Edited on 11/06/2006 2:39pm
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    tico1125

    [11]Nov 6, 2006
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    Gratz!!!!

    Can anyone tell me how you get different levels?
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    MajehKing

    [12]Nov 6, 2006
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    Sounds like an interesint concept for a tv. series. Not sure about a book though. What age group is it for?
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    tico1125

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    tico1125 wrote:
    Gratz!!!!

    Can anyone tell me how you get different levels?


    I got my answer. Thanks all.
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    tico1125

    [14]Nov 6, 2006
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    MajehKing wrote:
    Sounds like an interesint concept for a tv. series. Not sure about a book though. What age group is it for?

    It's for teen to adult. I am trying to target a similar audience like Harry Potter.

    As for it being a series on TV it is possible. It's also possible as a movie. It all depends on what the public thinks of it. I am just hoping to get in into a hardback first. Lol.
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    Rin-tori

    [15]Nov 6, 2006
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    I'd buy it. It seems interesting. :3 Good job. *thumbs up of approval*
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    tico1125

    [16]Nov 6, 2006
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    Rin-tori wrote:
    I'd buy it. It seems interesting. :3 Good job. *thumbs up of approval*

    Thank you.
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    tico1125

    [17]Nov 6, 2006
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    If anyone is interested...

    I have just created a blog on my profile.?? Feel free to post there.?? I will try to answer any questions without revealing too much.
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    shadowcloud86

    [18]Nov 6, 2006
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    sounds good for an old geezer.. just kidding! sounds really intriguing
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    tico1125

    [19]Nov 6, 2006
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    shadowcloud86 wrote:
    sounds good for an old geezer.. just kidding! sounds really intriguing

    Lol. I now feel like that acting the way Aang did in the Omashu episode where he disguised himself as an old man.

    Hey,

    Any more feedback is welcome. Also feel free to visit my blog!
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