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 Iambik Audiobooks Releases Nina Munteanus Space Thriller

Nina Munteanu’s space thriller Outer Diverse is now a scintillating audiobook by Iambik Audiobooks narrated exquisitely by Dawn Harvey. Harvey breathes incredible life into this fast paced metaphysical thriller about a female detective who must solve the mystery of a spiritual sect massacre. Rhea comes alive alongside a gaggle of sordid and macabre characters in Harvey’s rich narrative. A rollercoaster ride guaranteed to entertain.

WHO NEEDS COFFEE WHEN YOU HAVE DAWN HARVEY!

Outer Diverse is the first book of the Splintered Universe Trilogy, set in and around the Milky Way Galaxy. The first book begins as Galactic Guardian Rhea Hawke intestigates the massacre of an entire religious sect, catapulting her into a treacherous storm of politics, conspiracy and self-discovery. Her quest for justice leads her into the heart of a universal struggle and toward an unbearable truth she’s hidden from herself since she murdered an innocent man.

What people are saying about Outer Diverse:

“A master of metaphor, Munteanu turns an adventure story into a wonderland of alien rabbit holes… a fascinating and enthralling read.” -Craig Bowlsby, author of Commander’s Log - Read More

“A rollicking science fiction plot with all the trappings…Hawke is a maverick in the wild west tradition…a genetic mystery with lethal powers.” –Lynda Williams, author of Okal Rel series - Read More

About Dawn Harvey:

  • “I just finished and thoroughly enjoyed “Outer Diverse”. A metaphysical, Sci Fi, Thriller with rich characters. Dawn Harvey told the story brilliantly and played the characters wonderfully. Definitely worth listening to.” –Dan Wallace, narrator, Lions Den Productions.
  • “I am absolutely thrilled to recommend Nina Munteanu’s audio book. Awesome, Dawn. Dawn has transported me into a new world of imagination. Dawn is absolutely magic in her skill of character building, her voices are amazing. To me nothing is finer than Nina the writer and Dawn doing the voice overs in the audio book. I can’t wait until read and hear more in the future.” –Vanessa Rottner, reader
  • “I bought a copy too and listened to Dawn Harvey’s rendition of Rhea Hawke and her diverse entourage of aliens as I drove across the States back to Toronto…I was entertained in high fashion! Who needs coffee when you have Dawn Harvey!” –Nina Munteanu, SF writer

The audiobook goes for $6.99. For a limited time if you type in the code “diverse-launch” you get 10% off.

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FictionWriterCoverWeb2 Get Published, Write Now! with “The Fiction Writer”So, you want to write and publish the best novel or short story you possibly can. Buy The Fiction Writer: Get Published, Write Now! Here’s why…

Nina Munteanu’s The Fiction Writer packs twenty-six chapters of relevant, well-researched and easy to read instruction that encompasses virtually all the topics you need to consider, such as: beginnings and endings; characterization; dialogue; exposition; setting; plot; scene; metaphor & language; grammar; voice and point of view; research; query letters; rejection letters; synopses and outlines; showing vs. telling; writer’s block; attitude, inspiration and passion in writing.

“The Fiction Writer” will help you learn the basic, tried and true lessons of a professional writer, including: 1) how to craft a compelling story; 2) how to give editors, agents and readers what they want; and 3) how to maintain a winning attitude.

Internationally published author of several award-winning novels and short stories, Nina teaches a curriculum on “writing to be published” based on The Fiction Writer. Several creative instructors are using it in their classes at schools and universities throughout USA and Canada. The Fiction Writer was recently translated and published in Romania and will be used in universities there.

Beginning and professional authors as well as instructors and students of creative writing all enjoy its entertaining and easy-to-read instruction. Praise has been generous:

The Fiction Writer is at the top of the required reading list for my Writer’s Workshop students…the quintessential guidebook for the soon-to-be-published.”—Susan H. McLemore, M.Ed., Glynn Academy Language Arts Department

If you are serious about your writing, The Fiction Writer: Get Published, Write Now! is as important a tool as your laptop or your pen. Do yourself a favor, and just buy it. Better still, buy the book and get yourself to one of Nina’s workshops. Whether you are learning from her in person, or from her book, Nina’s teaching style is straight-up, fact-filled, enriching, joyful and thorough. She is honest, she is human and she wants you to succeed.” — Cathi Urbonas, writer, Halifax, NS

Nina Munteanu’s The Fiction Writer is the book I wish I had 15 years ago. Writers young and old can find ways to improve their work, with the book’s fun, easy to read format.”— Theresa Vinson, Book Seller, Hattie’s Books

Nina’s writing style is engaging, enlightening, and enjoyable. And like the good Doctor’s Tardis, the book is larger than it appears – Get Get Published, Write Now! right now.”—David Merchant, English Instructor, Louisiana Tech University

I’m very impressed…Nina shares the hard-won knowledge she’s accumulated…I’m thoroughly enjoying the book!… this really is a first-rate book. Nina did a wonderful job!”—Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author of Wake

The Fiction Writer “has become my writing bible.”Carina Burns, author of The Syrian Jewelry Box

We use this book weekly in my Writer’s Workshop class, and it gives us all the right tips to write like a professional author. The chapters are brief and concise, and really help us write both fiction and nonfiction. I would highly recommend this book for anyone hoping to enhance their writing.”—Mark J. Bujold, high school writing student, Saint Simon’s Island, GA

High energy writer and teacher of writing Nina Munteanu is an upbeat coach for new and published writers seeking to refresh their art.”—Lynda Williams, author of Okal Rel Series

This book is infused with Nina’s energy and brings lots of wisdom, ideas, tricks and tips in a fun and informative way. Good for both published and unpublished writers, I highly recommend this book for any writer wishing to get published or push their stuff to the next level.” — Marie Bilodeau, professional storyteller and acclaimed author of Destiny’s Blood, Ottawa, ON

I felt as though she really wanted me to succeed as a writer, and was a mentor sent to provide guidance and inspiration.”— Zoe M. Hicks, author of The Women’s Estate Planning Guide and Dream Catcher, the Power of Faith

You can buy this acclaimed guidebook at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Chapters.

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You’ve landed on the website of Nina Munteanu, internationally published Canadian SF author and ecologist.  Nina is living her dream of the writing life!  She is currently putting the finishing touches on her next science fiction novel.  And if you’re lucky, you might catch her at one of her writing workshops where she coaches great fiction writing!

The Mentor: Nina is frequently sought after for one-on-one mentoring as well as personal coaching and group workshops on all aspects of writing and publishing.  Because she has published frequently in both fiction and non-fiction, she knows exactly how to help her clients succeed in getting their works published.

The Ecologist: Nina currently does research and gives talks in science and limnology (No! That isn’t the study of limbs! She studies freshwater) and is driven by a passion to help keep our planet’s environment healthy.  In April 2010 she participated in talks with the Dalai Lama as part of the Mind and Life XX Conference on Altruism and Compassion in Economics in Zurich, Switzerland, where she participated in discussions on the use of ecological relationships in economic policy. Nina is a passionate traveler, and has tasted her way around the world from Bangkok to Paris.

The Author: Nina has published award-nominated short stories all over the planet (with translations into Greek, Romanian, Polish, and Hebrew). Two of her several novels, “Angel of Chaos” and “Darwin’s Paradox” (science fiction ecological thrillers by Dragon Moon Press), explores humanity’s co-evolution with machine intelligence and Nature’s intelligence. She also writes critical essays and reviews, several of which have appeared in Strange Horizons, IROSF, and The New York Review of Science Fiction. Her personal heroes include Dr. Lynn Margulis and author Ray Bradbury. Nina’s guidebook on writing, The Fiction Writer: Get Published, Write Now! is currently used in schools and universities across North America.

The Blogger: Nina is also  The Alien Next Door, author of the award-wining blog which hosts lively discussions on pop culture, travel, science, writing and philosophy. Nina co-authors an environmental blog on climate change, Climate of Our Future. She frequently guest-blogs on Toulouse LeTrek, her feline friend’s travel blog.

 


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