Futurity Art Work and Illustration Explanation

A lot of people have been asking who designed my book cover for Futurity. So I found the best way to explain that. Below, I have attached a link to the artist's website, Anthony Sell, who did a pretty comprehensive dialogue on how he did things and why.

So go check it out and get a first hand look in the mind of a artist bringing a superhero to life . . . enjoy!



Futurity's Art Design

WOW! Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present Futurity by Daniel Kuehn, available on Barnes&Noble.com and Amazon.com. A published work.

Thank you so much for you support. Please buy it and spread the word. The e-book version will be released VERY soon. I'll keep you updated on that.

Now, the hard part is beginning. Now that the book is out, it won't go anywhere without your help. I need reviews on B&N, Amazon, Goodreads.com, blogs, Facebook, Twitter, and anything else.


Let us begin . . . .drum roll . . . :)

AND THE GRAND REVEAL for the COVER ART is HERE . . . . . . !

                                                                                                       

5 Years Later . . . Where is FUTURITY Now?

Hello, again. I have to apologize for not writing more regularly but it couldn't be helped. With college, a new job, and other things, my life has grown really busy.
But I do have news!
After five years, I'm on the final leg of the publishing process. My manuscript has been approved by the printer and is getting approval for e-book formatting as well. It will be released to Amazon and Barnes & Noble who will most likely sell on their sites and possibly at stores as well.
I did find out however, that publicity will be a struggle since my package that I won from Crowdscribed doesn't include a publicity package. But I'll figure something out with God's guidance.
Now, I'm waiting for the first 25 copies of my FINISHED book to come to my doorstep. It will take around seven to ten days.

Seven days.

That's all the time that stands between me and holding my book in my hands.

I'm going to be releasing more news as it comes. And hopefully, I will be able reveal the art work of the cover to you soon.

Until then, know that the long awaited story of Futurity is around the corner . .  .

Book review for "AS THE ASH FELL" by A. J. Powers

While you are waiting for more news on my book #Futurity, here is a review for a book I came across because the author found me on Goodreads and requested me to write a honest review about "As The Ash Fell".

Positive Content: Strong heroism, strong sense of right and wrong, strong characters, male and female, unique premise, intense, exciting, and fun. It has interesting thoughts on spirituality, morals, prayer, God, and hope.

Negative Content: Violence/blood, a couple kisses multiple times (though not in a suggestive context), mature elements of sexuality (men using women etc.) but nothing is shown or described. Cannibals are depicted though not in detail.

Movie Rating: PG-13 – for strong intense violence, thematic elements, and suggestive material.

*Note* Some of the violence could be considered a mild “R” to some readers. It just depends on preference and taste. The description is minimal.

The Synopsis: Seven years after super volcanoes filled the skies with ash and destroyed most of civilization, Clay Whitaker is stretched to his limit. He takes cares of orphans with his older sister in a world where kindness has lost its meaning.

The Screamers roam at night ready to kill any who cross their path and starving people kill each other for a can of food. But all is not lost. Clay is fighting for good in a morally grey planet.

Will he succeed? Will he survive long enough to fall in love?

Only time will tell.

My Opinion: When AJ Powers asked me to review this book, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I read the synopsis and listened to what he had to say about it, but to be honest I was still leery, especially after the ridiculous books I’ve read lately.

But after researching as much as I could, I decided to take the dive, and read it.

The beginning showed a lot of promise, we are introduced to a strong main character, foreboding hints of a savage tribe called “The Screamers”, realistic descriptions of hunting/dressing animals, and survivals skills.

But during all this, I noticed that Mr. Powers smoothly switched from different points of view in a scene. Ordinarily, this is a big no-no for authors to do. You always stay with one point of view in a given scene to keep things from getting sporadic and confusing. But Mr. Powers is one of the rare authors to actually do it well. It wasn’t confusing but instead seemed to enhance the story.

Some readers may find the descriptions of survival techniques tiresome. Also, it did seem to slow down the story but I personally thought it helped the mood of gritty reality this story wields.

Over all, I really liked this book. The characters felt real, the premise plausible, the story powerful. I thought the mature elements of this book were tastefully done, especially in the sexuality department. The author didn’t shy away from reality but is tasteful with it.

I became really attached to certain characters. And one of them died, I might add.

The ending is very surprising, satisfying, complete, and moving. I’m not saying that this book doesn’t have its share of edgy story twists, action, realism, and tragedy but it has something more. I have a hard time putting it to words.

 It’s the end of the road after a long journey, the freshness of a new adventure, and the hope that a sun rise brings.

 And that is how this story made me feel. 

The Final Edit

Hello, ladies and gentlemen. Today will be sunny with a chance of scattered showers and . . . I've finished editing FUTURITY on Thursday, the 19th. Now on to Cover Design and Interior Design. That's all folks. Stay tuned to find out how all the characters die! Haha! Just joking . . .  maybe . . . .

My Book Edited . . .

Great news guys! I just received FUTURITY in its edited form. It looks like I'll have to revise some more (but no where near as much as last time). It's reading really smoothly. And this is what the editor said about my book. Very exciting.

This is a good adventure story for young YA with lots of dots to connect. The author does a good job with a rather complicated story. 

                                                                 ~Jean. B. 


 I have a ton of things to work through, thanks to Jean. She has been so helpful. But it is encouraging to hear things like that. And I hope this quote makes you more excited about FUTURITY as it gets closer and closer to being released!