Malthus and Dan Browns foray into apocalyptic fiction

Have you read Dan Brown's newest novel? Apocalyptic.

Even the big boys are taking their shot at the apocalypse. Inferno, by Dan Brown follows his formula pretty closely throughout, but what was exciting to parallel as I read it was that Brown's apocalyptic vision shares the same vision of that in The Judas Syndrome.

Perhaps you remember Earl's talk around the campfire, in The Judas Syndrome, quoting Malthus and his prediction that the human race would kill itself off? Earl envisioned either a third world war, plague or simply overpopulation as the end we can expect. War would purge the planet of many billions if it were nuclear, a plague can go on and on if  no cure is found, but the most likely and perhaps unexpected end to out legacy on this planet is the Malthusian theory of simply outgrowing our ability to feed ourselves.

Brown's Inferno plays out one of the three possible ends Earl spoke of in The Judas Syndrome, The person or organization coined The Grim Reaper, in The Judas Syndrome, unleashes a devastating nuclear holocaust upon the word to control population. Pick up Dan Brown's Inferno to see how he decides to kill us off.

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Michael Poeltl

With the release date of Michael Poeltl's most recent work of fiction, Her Past's Present, looming over fans and new readers alike, a preview section for the book has been created. Looking for early reviews of the novel, Poeltl will be approaching book bloggers and book reviewers in the coming weeks to offer them free electronic versions of his newest literary offering.

Visit his Createspace Gallery page to view the preview, comment on the questions and offer a star rating to indicate your willingness to read this book.

Happy reading/reviewing!

Michael Poeltl

Hamilton Magazine gives nod to post-apocalyptic trilogy

Michael Poeltl's Dystopian trilogy, The Judas Syndrome is receiving more and more notoriety even now, after our planet cheated yet another "end of the world" scenario with the threat of the Mayan Long count calendar coming to an end in 2012.

 

Noted for its three-dimensional characters and dramatic post-apocalyptic world, this epic trilogy is showing no signs of becoming dated as North Korea threatens Nuclear devastation upon the free world.

 

Pick up your copy(s) today on Amazon either as individual ebooks or print or get the whole trilogy in one printed version. 

 

For more on the trilogy and author visit www.the-judas-syndrome.com

 

 

Michael Poeltl

A fun illustrated depiction of the end of the world.

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The Next Big Thing Blog Hop!

Ten Interview Questions for The Next Big Thing:

Interview with Michael Poeltl, Author

What is the working title of your book? Her Past's Present.
Where did the idea come from for the book? A past life regression I did in 2012.
What genre does your book fall under? Paranormal, general fiction.
Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition? Lead character could be played by Kristen Stewart.
What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book? To find purpose in her crumbling day to day, Tess attempts to understand her past, while inadvertently experiencing what came before.
Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency? Shopping the idea in a couple of months, but I will self-publish if I have to.
How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript? Not done yet, but it will be roughly six months.
What other books would you compare this story to within your genre? It could be compared to Cloud Atlas, but moves much faster.
Who or What inspired you to write this book? All my inspiration comes from within, then once I have the idea mapped out I turn to music to keep the inspiration coming.
What else about your book might pique the reader’s interest? Tess, is abandoned by her husband, left with her six month old daughter and throughout the book comes into contact with character and actions whose purpose will become defined through past life regressions. This along with a family secret which is brought up during her hypnosis therapy will keep readers at the edge of their seats.

December, 21st, Winter Solstice, End of the World?

What will you be doing on the 21st of December this year? Consider for a moment that the Dooms-dayers are right, and the Mayan calendar ending on the winter solstice means our numbers up, what would you want to do, or who would  you want to be with when that day cometh?

If nothing else it's a great reason to throw another holiday party, buy t-shirts for all of your friends, "I Survived December 21st, 2012" or something to that effect. Make your own wine or beer to commemorate the event by slapping on some home made labels. There's plenty you could do in order to make the night a blast, and hey, if it really is the end of the world, at least you prepared by stocking up on Gatorade and bacon to assist in your morning hangover.

Whatever you choose to do December 21st, don't be an idiot and break windows or turn over parked cars trying to incite riots. The last thing we need is for a bogus date for the apocalypse, based on a very old calendar that is merely starting anew as our Gregorian calendar does yearly, to spur on an actual apocalypse for anyone. The end of the world will always have  predictors, and will always be just out of reach, so treat this one like the event it is, celebrate responsibly, knowing that we'll all survive this one, just like we have all the others, including Y2K!

Happy holidays and remember, if the 21st is the end, pick up a copy of The Judas Syndrome trilogy before too long, just in case!  ;) Michael Poeltl

Pitch Contest and Blog Hop

Below is my submission for Heather Webb's "How To Pitch Like a Rock Star" Workshop & Contest.

With an opportunity to get my manuscript in fron of Michelle Brower of Folio Literary Management and the chance for fellow authors to help polish my three sentence pitch, I thank you Heather Webb!

 

Tess, a young mother whose partner has deserted her, is on a quest for purpose. Her estranged husband, self-destructive tendencies and her own questioning nature complicate her journey in understanding why she exists and to what end. Tess must decide on how she will restore this sense of purpose in her life, and whether the urge is strong enough to take the risks necessary to discover the truth that will set her free.

 

 

 

Earlier attempt:

To find purpose in her crumbling day to day, Tess attempts to understand her past, while inadvertently experiencing what came before. Could a past life or lives assist in understanding this life? Is metaphor hidden in every act, every relationship, every love and every sadness, waiting to be discovered, and with that discovery a purpose take wing?

Michael Poeltl