Sunday, July 19, 2015

Beyond Heights and Depths by Christian Brown Excerpt, Soundtrack, Giveaway & Interview


Beyond Heights and Depths
Beyond Height and Depths Trilogy
Book One
Christian Brown

Genre: Paranormal Romance/Young Adult

Publisher: C. Brown Publisher

Date of Publication: January 22, 2013

ISBN: 9781301231515
ASIN: B00B5SKSOO

Number of pages: 200
Word Count: 67,170

Cover Artist: Charli Infante

Book Description:

As I awaken in the dark warmth of this terrifying place, laid out on the strangely uneven ground, I open my eyes to see the true horrors this place was built upon…She is supposed to be near where I landed. If I don’t reach her soon, we will be doomed to remain in eternal fire and pain forever.

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Are soul mates real, or just a fairy tale? What if you found your soul mate, but you had to fight your way through heaven and hell to stay together. Could you sacrifice everything, even your own soul, for the one you love?

Emmett Goode moves to a more affluent neighborhood with the hope of leaving his troubled past behind, starting fresh at a new school, and more importantly, reconnecting with his lost love, Ash, who is dealing some personal demons of her own. A tragic accident brings them together; unfortunately, before they can enjoy their new relationship they find themselves at the center of a battle between good and evil that has existed since the beginning of humanity, and forced on a harrowing journey through this world and beyond to stay together. Their bond, and the supernatural power it creates, could mean the difference between saving the world, or its destruction.

Is love enough to overcome seemingly impossible odds?

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Excerpt:


          As I awaken in the dark warmth of this terrifying place, laid out on the strangely uneven ground, I open my eyes to see the true horrors this place was built upon. The hills and valleys are not made of dirt at all but rather the bodies and remains of various humans and unidentifiable creatures. The uncomfortable warmth quickly turns to searing heat; with each second that passes my skin slowly burns away from my body, literally turning to ash and dispersing into the fiery air. The pain is excruciating. I want to scream in pain, but I quickly realize that all I can hear are the tortured screams and moans that seem to be coming from everywhere and nowhere at the same time. I try to move and the skin on my legs tears away in large grotesque chunks. What am I doing here? I think to myself, and I remember that I am here for a very specific reason. Where is she? She is supposed to be near where I landed. If I don’t reach her soon, we will be doomed to remain in eternal fire and pain forever.

About the Author:

Christian Brown is a Pastor at Reunion Hawaii. He has been working with youth and young adults for most of the last 10 years. His passion is in helping others. He is the author of the Beyond Heights and Depths Trilogy and has other projects in the works. He currently lives in Honolulu, Hawaii with his wife and two young sons.

Interview
Where are you from? Oahu, Hawaii
Tell us your latest news? The Beyond Heights and Depths Trilogy is complete. The final book came out earlier this year. I feel now is a good time to do a book tour for the first book and reach a wider audience. Beyond Heights and Depths is the first book of the Beyond Heights and Depths Trilogy. The book follows the journey of Emmett and Ash. Emmett moves to a better neighborhood with the hope of leaving his troubled past behind and doing everything he can to reconnect with his lost love, Ash. An accident brings them together, but before they can enjoy their new relationship they find themselves at the center of a battle between good and evil that has existed since the beginning of humanity. I’m really happy with the response the series has been receiving. I’m also working on a completely different project that should be released soon.
When and why did you begin writing? I’ve been writing for a long time, but I never had any intentions of publishing anything. I always loved reading. My love of reading carried over into writing. At first, I only wrote poetry and such, mostly because people thought it was cool when I was younger. I started writing Beyond Heights and Depths because the story kept playing in my head. I felt like I had to start writing the story to get it out of my head. It was consuming me. When I finished, I was happy with the result, and so I thought I would try publishing to see if anyone else liked my writing.
When did you first consider yourself a writer? Honestly, I don’t know. I really didn’t feel like a writer until I was working on book two. A lot of people call me a writer, but I’m not sure I’ll ever consider myself a writer. I just enjoy writing. It’s nice that other people like my works too.
What inspired you to write your first book? Like I was saying before, I started writing Beyond Heights and Depths because the story kept playing in my head. I felt like I had to start writing the story to get it out of my head. It was consuming me. What triggered it was running into someone I had not seen in a long time. I guess you could say she was the inspiration for Ash. The story kept playing on from that point. New ideas would develop and the story would flow over time, but it’s funny to think everything started from me casually running into someone.
Do you have a specific writing style? No. I like to think I am continually learning and growing. I think my style is still evolving.
How did you come up with the title? I went through a long list of ideas for titles. I tossed around ideas for a while. Eventually, I chose this one because it is based on a piece of scripture that I heard and liked. Ideas on heaven, hell, demons, and darkness are themes in the book, so I thought the title worked well in that context.
Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp? I hope so.
How much of the book is realistic? I add a lot of realistic touches to make the story feel real. I describe real places, people, and things that people can easily recognize.   There are very real aspects to the book, though it is a work of fiction.
Are experiences based on someone you know, or events in your own life? Yes, Beyond Heights and Depths is my first novel. As such, I had to start with what I knew: places, people, things. Some of the characters and events are loosely based on people and events from my own life, sure, but eventually the characters took on a life of their own.
What books have most influenced your life most? I have loved reading for as long as I can remember, so it’s hard to choose. As a kid, I would say, Where the Sidewalk Ends. As an older teenager, The Perks of Being a Wallflower. I used to love to read Stephen King books. “It” stands out as one of my favorites. I also loved Harry Potter, Twilight, and the Hunger Games series, so you could say my taste is eclectic.
If you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor? Honestly, I can’t choose.
What book are you reading now? Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest? I really enjoy all of John Green’s books.

What are your current projects? My latest project is another young adult novel, but it is much darker than Beyond Heights and Depths. It is inspired by a true story. At it’s core, the book is about a boy and girl who meet again in a psychiatric facility and their journey from that point. They are both deeply troubled, so it is a rough journey for them both.







Tour giveaway

1 set of all three books in the Trilogy

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