Dear Reader,
If you’re reading “Moon Deeds,” I want to let you know you that many details in the book are true, including the sci-fi aspects and the fantasy elements. I don’t mean that it’s a memoir or non-fiction, I mean that I consider the scientific and magic systems to be feasible, or mostly so.
In terms of science-fiction, most of the moon details are factually correct. For example, using present day technology, the flight to the moon can be made as quickly as 12 hours. The issues with going there that fast include slowing down and fuel efficiency.
It is possible to mine oxygen from lunar soil. Oxygen is abundant but bound up in minerals. It is possible to get water from lunar soil by combining oxygen with hydrogen, also bound up in minerals. There are also abundant deposits of ice in the shadowy craters. There is indeed a Peary Crater on the north pole of the moon, the rim of which is perpetually in sunlight.
Regarding some of the alien weapons technology: Lasers, for example, are not currently viable large-scale weapons, but with the correct power source, they could be. As for faster-than-light travel: that, of course, is not possible yet. I am using the theories of quantum tunneling combined with the Hartman Effect to support FTL in this series, combined with magic systems.
As for the fantasy and magic systems: Portals—not possible as far as anyone knows. However, other types of “traveling” such as remote viewing, clairvoyance, and lucid dreaming have been experienced and reported by many people, so it is up to you to decide how much you believe those.
Regarding plant-spirit-medicine: Herbs have had various spiritual qualities attributed to them. Several herbs have been used for “journeying,” as well as to draw forth spirits.
Many religions rely on various mystical phenomena. We can debate where the line is between reality and metaphor, hallucinations and visions, clear-thinking and psychosis, and fact and fiction.
“Moon Deeds” and the “Star Children Saga” series are firmly in the fiction genre. However, I like to flirt with the line between reality and imagination. If you are a fantasy fan, then you also probably enjoy imagining how much of magic is real.
Palmer Pickering has been writing fiction since she was eight. She received her BA in American Studies from Wesleyan University, with concentrations in Religion and Race Relations.
She currently works in Silicon Valley in the gaming industry and high tech. In addition, Palmer holds a certificate in Chinese Acupressure, is a certified solar panel installer, and studied Tibetan Buddhism with the 14th Dalai Lama.
She lives and writes in the magical redwood forest of the Santa Cruz Mountains, California.
Her latest book is the scifi fantasy for adults, Moon Deeds: Star Children Saga Book One.
You can visit her website at www.MythologyPress.com or connect with her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.
“The path to power is cloaked in shadows, so if you avoid all the shadows, you’ll never learn anything.”
It’s 2090: the last outpost of freedom is the moon, the best defense against technology is magic, and the only hope for humankind rests in the hands of the Star Children.
Twins Cassidy and Torr must save Earth from a ruthless enemy at a time when the only force more powerful than alien technology is magic. Moon Deeds launches the siblings’ journey across the galaxy, where they must learn their power as the Star Children, claim their shamanic heritage, and battle dark forces that threaten humankind.
The Star Children Saga follows Cassidy and Torr as they slowly awaken to their destiny as the twin Star Children, born every millennium to reconnect with the source of all life. They come to discover the sheer enormity of their task: to find our ancestors on a lost planet across the galaxy and save humanity from a spiraling descent into darkness. The powers they must wield to accomplish this task are truly frightening and put at risk everything they love.
Come along with twenty-year-old twins Cassidy and Torr, who inherited deeds to land parcels on the moon. They want to use their moon deeds to get off Earth and escape a brutal dictatorship. But first they must unlock their shaman powers.
A rollicking yet poignant adventure in the not too distant future, when we have colonized the moon and nearly lost Earth to a dictatorship. Only the shamans remain free, plus the lucky ones who escaped to the moon.
Join the adventure! An addictive space opera, science-fantasy series.
“This is a marvelous book. The characters are compelling, complex, and emotional. The future described is neither all evil nor all good, and it’s described so realistically that I can still feel the moon dust in my nose and expect to see large packing containers around every corner. The text is delightfully written with none of the bad grammar that makes picky people like me wince even in an otherwise great story. Alas, this is just the first book of the series, and it appears I’ll have to wait a whole year for the next one. I really need to know *now* what happens next!” – Garden Reader
“I was totally captivated by this story. It is set just far enough into our future that I could see it all unfold. This tale has it all, mystery, magic, aliens, war, family, friendship and love. The authors ability to paint landscapes with words is amazing! I can not wait for book two to come out. I must know the fate of the Star Children!” – VR
“Anything dealing with the moon is almost immediately mystical and magical. Throw in a heart racing adventure and characters that will leave a mark on your heart and you have a masterpiece!” – Taylor Johnson (Educator, Netgalley)
“I found this novel to be as much a psychological thriller as it is a science fiction adventure, and the draw-in happens almost instantly. This is unquestionably one of the best books I’ve read this year and Pickering has roped in an entire family as new fans. I’d give Moon Deeds a whole bucket of stars if I could.” – Asher Syed (Readers’ Favorite)
“There is so much to love about this book, from its complex and intricately woven plot filled with tension, strife, and discovery, to the personal attachment you begin to build with the characters due to finely executed character building, engaging personalities, and difficulties in both moral dilemmas and situations. The pace is perfect to build tension, and I loved the length of this book.” – K.J. Simmill (Readers’ Favorite)
Book Information
Release Date: May 25, 2019
Publisher: Mythology Press
Soft Cover: ISBN: 978-1732568808; 598 pages; $21.99; E-Book, $.99; Audiobook, FREE.
Book Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt13Js_M-P4
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3uKWq2o
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