Bestselling Author Eric Madeen Announces No Charge Download Of Contemporary Romance Ebook, Water Drumming In The Soul

Water Drumming In The Soul has been called a "modern day classic" that redefines traditional narratives.

Bestselling author Eric Madeen has announced that his highly praised contemporary romance novel, 'Water Drumming In The Soul', will be available at no charge in ebook format October 24 through October 26, 2024 at Amazon.

In this fiery tale set in steamy equatorial Africa, Peace Corps volunteer David Fields is on mission: to build a medical dispensary in a village where spells are cast on enemies and fear of a geek-shaman reigns. David seldom has his bearings – cultural or geographical – and must fight a cocktail of tropical maladies as well as social taboos as he throws himself into work. Until... he meets Assam. Captivated by her water drumming, her playing the stream as a drum, David is drawn to her early on and becomes the hunter captured by the game. And what a rollicking game of love it is - with a tension or excitement between them that never dissipates, … until the haunting end.

"The beginning pops like a string of firecrackers and from there the energy escalates, drawing in both the average to the more literary reader,” Madeen stated. “Moreover, there's much to stir around in 'Water Drumming in the Soul: A Novel of Racy Love in the Heart of Africa', as it's layered with a deceptively simple surface atop depths of emotion. As Part II takes off, jumper cable sparks fly off of the prose as much of it is told from Assam's third-person limited point of view, as in limited to her consciousness as praised by readers worldwide.  The tug on emotional hamstrings in the multiplication of what happens in the end and why resonates with the truism of Nabokov of Lolita fame: ‘The best art is not simple and sincere but deceitful and complex.’ Here I add, Think of the Mona Lisa's smile.  And when you finish the novel, you'll be left with your soul strummed elegiacally in a deep down knowing as to why this story had to be told."

Readers and reviewer have expressed high praise for 'Water Drumming In The Soul'. Zaheer Baber; Professor of Sociology; University of Toronto said, "Madeen's storytelling prowess shines through and resonates with authenticity. The characters, particularly Assam, are beautifully developed, challenging traditional stereotypes as in presenting a more nuanced and genuine portrayal of African culture.”

Elizabeth Montano, author of The Eternal Dawn Trilogy, called the book " a novel so beautifully and realistically written I found it on par with works by whom we consider masters … Hemingway definitely comes to mind."

One Amazon reader said, "Water Drumming in the Soul not only tells a passionate love story, but it also delves into thought-provoking themes like culture, identity, and the power of human connection. It's a rollercoaster of emotions that'll have you laughing, crying, and everything in between. This isn't your typical love story! This novel is well-written and full of unexpected twists that keep you flipping those pages. Plus, the characters are so well-developed that you'll feel like you've known them forever. So, if you're ready for a wild and adventurous ride, grab a copy of this modern-day classic ASAP!"

The ebook version of 'Water Drumming In The Soul' will be available for download at no charge October 24 through October 26 at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Eric-Madeen/author/B08VGRNJVW?.

Eric Madeen writes cross-genre, and is the author of a number of books:

Tokyo-ing! - This is an apt word for this trio of tales chiming with anyone even slightly interested in Asia’s most dynamic metropolis and its glazing of layers – be they cultural or taking-wing exuberant. Madeen does deep dives in three fascinating directions and voices, including the persona in first-person female. Then doesn’t let readers come up for air because they don’t want to -- until the delicious end.

Tennis Clubbed, Snubbed and Rubbity-Dub Dubbed - In historically rich Yokohama, where Captain Perry and his Black Ships cracked open Japan, the wicked shiver of the tennis snub in the postmodern present pits David Adams against K: a puffed-up xenophobic tyrant who rules over the courts of a club that has as its anthem, ironically, the promotion of international friendship.

Asian Trail Mix - An Amazon bestseller, this smorgasbord of travel essays scales down the sprawl of Asia by focusing on the unique and revelatory in sharp, crisp prose. See up close and personal the razzmatazz of novice monks at play in northern Laos, the hustle of pedicab drivers in Ho Chi Minh City, rainforests blazed on gutsy treks across Borneo and Thailand's Elephant Island. Served up nice and spicy, it’s a travelogue at its most sumptuous.

Eric Madeen is available for media interviews and can be reached at ericsan@gol.com. All of his books are available at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Eric-Madeen/author/B08VGRNJVW?. More information is available at his website at https://ericmadeen.com/.

About Eric Madeen:

Eric Madeen is an associate professor of modern literature at Tokyo City University and an adjunct professor at Keio University. He's an award-winning author of six books, and his writing has been published widely -- in Time, Asia Week, The East, Daily Yomiuri, Tokyo Journal, Kyoto Journal, Metropolis, Mississippi Review, ANA's inflight magazine Wingspan, Peace Corps Worldwide, Japanophile, Yomimono, The Pretentious Idea, Tombstone Epitaph, several anthologies, academic journals, therein his seminal essay "Under Western and Eastern Eyes" jointly published by the Ministry of Education of the Western Federation, Russia, and the Joseph Conrad Foundation, USA, and so on.

Madeen has been featured in several radio interviews (9 in the USA and 1 in Japan) and various print media. He once made his living copywriting for then-world's largest ad agency Dentsu for clients as diverse as Mazda, Subaru, Canon, Konica, Nikko Hotels International and Sony.

He was a Peace Corps volunteer in Francophone Gabon, Africa, where he built a primary school complex in an equatorial village surrounded by rainforest, a mind-blowing experience which inspired his first book.

Contact:

Eric Madeen
https://ericmadeen.com
ericsan@gol.com

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Award-Winning Author And Travel Writer Mark D. Walker Announces New Travel Book, My Saddest Pleasures: 50 Years on the Road

Walker is the author of several award-winning books and articles, one of which was recognized in the Solas Literary Awards for Best Travel Writing.

Author Mark D. Walker has announced the release of an epic new travel book, “My Saddest Pleasures: 50 Years on the Road.”

My Saddest Pleasures borrows its title from one of iconic writer, Moritz Thomsen’s works. It shines a sometimes-lovely, sometimes-piercing light on the countries he visits. In this captivating book, Walker reflects on his fifty years of travel miscalculations and disasters and how and why his travels changed over the years, as has who he traveled with.

As a young Peace Corps Volunteer with no overseas travel experience, the world was his oyster, and he figured he could go anywhere if he set his mind to it—with little or no money. Then he married a Guatemalan lady and had to think more about “our” needs; then, three children meant additional requirements and responsibilities. And later, as a professional fundraiser, he would set up donor visits to program areas where the organizations he represented needed funds, which meant considering the needs of up to fifteen individuals of all ages, including children and some donors in their 70s and 80s. He became a savvier trekker, although he was still prone to the occasional snafu. The book is part of the “Yin & Yang of Travel” series.

“After more than fifty years traveling to some of the most isolated, dangerous parts of the world, I decided to write what I think readers will find as an invaluable portal into the world of timeless travel and what can go wrong. After all, these ‘saddest pleasures gave me eyes.’”

His first book, a memoir titled, Different Latitudes: My Life in the Peace Corps and Beyond, was recognized by the Arizona Literary Association for Non-Fiction. More than 25 of his articles were published in literary journals ranging from Ragazine, Literary Yard, Quail Bell, ELAND and WorldView. He is a contributing writer for the Revue Magazine, a Guatemalan English language publication, Literary Traveler and Literary Yard. He has a column in the Arizona Authors Association newsletter, “The Million Mile Walker, What We Read and Why.” His reviews can also be found on the Midwest Review Bookshelf and GoodReads. Two of his essays were winners for the Arizona Authors Association Annual Literary Awards. This year, another article from his “Yin & Yang of Travel” series, was recognized with the Bronze in the Solas Literary Awards for Best Travel Writing, which is sponsored by Traveler’s Tales.

Walker has received rave reviews from readers and reviewers such as Midwest Review. "My Saddest Pleasures” differs from most both in its size and in its succinct considerations of how travel changes not just self, but the environments that the traveler encounters. The combined flavor of wonder, new experiences, ecological and social reflection, and adventure brings with it a newfound opportunity to understand the traveler's impact on a deeper level than most. Domestic and foreign experiences alike are outlined with these lessons in mind.

Susan Pohlman of the Writers Network in Phoenix said, “…Mark Walker celebrates fifty years of wandering the globe, from isolated areas of the highlands of Guatemala to the highest reaches of the Andes to his present home in the desert Southwest. In his engaging and informal style, Walker shares his trials and tribulations. Whether you’re an armchair traveler or a seasoned one, Walker’s life and travels will be an inspiration!”

The editor of the Arizona Authors Association. Katy Cook said, “In this glorious little travel chapbook, Mark relays his epic journey through life in a vivid, emotional, humorous and insightful account. His remarkable passage through dangers and delights gives witness to the fact that, whether traversing precarious depths or astounding peaks, he has always truly lived, unlike many armchair adventurers. Mark evidences the fact that you don't need money or connections to travel the world. All you need is courage, fortitude, and a yearning to experience all the different flavors of life. Mark was obviously blessed with those gifts in abundance, as well as one more: an incredible wife. His description of Ligia evokes a deep respect in me. She's the kind of woman I'd love to know as a friend. In fact, I'd love to meet both of them and revel in their myriad and fascinating stories, and perhaps share a round of that intriguing "tiger milk." Until then, I'll keep reading all of Mark's wonderful tales.”

Mark D. Walker is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at mark@millionmilewalker.com. His books are available at his website, online book outlets and at the Cyberwit website at https://www.cyberwit.net/publications/1919. More information is available at his website at https://millionmilewalker.com.

About Mark D. Walker:

Mark Walker was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Guatemala and spent over forty years helping disadvantaged people in the developing world. He managed programs abroad with CARE and Plan International and for over thirty years raised funds for such organizations as Food for the Hungry, MAP International, Global Brigades, Make-A-Wish International and was the CEO of Hagar USA, which supports survivors of human trafficking. A long-time Rotarian, Walker was the Club President of Scottsdale North Rotary, the District World Community Service Chair and active in the Youth Exchange program where all three of his children went abroad. He’s a recipient of the “Service Above Self” award from Rotary International and a Board member of “Advance Guatemala.” His wife and three children were born in Guatemala.

Contact:

Mark D. Walker

mark@millionmilewalker.com

https://millionmilewalker.com

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