Escape into a different kind of story. Benders is an exciting, contemporary, science fiction thriller tossed with supernatural powers and a heart-warming romance.
An easy-going young man, Monty has spent his life at a distance from those around him as he hides his unique talent to bend people’s thoughts to do anything he desires. Unaware that these abilities are being monitored, Monty exposes himself with a reckless act and puts himself in the crosshairs of Hazelton, a power-hungry uber-patriot who hunts down each bender for execution to ensure his attempt at seizing global power comes to fruition.
Mieko, Monty’s fiery lover, partners with his oldest friend in a race to find and rescue the best man she’s ever met and the only one powerful enough to save the world from Hazelton’s insane plan. Those that know Monty are willing to risk it all for him. Do they have what it takes to accomplish their mission, or will their sacrifice be in vain?
Mark Eric, an up and coming indie novelist, bursts into today’s fictional landscape with a refreshing blend of realistic heroes within larger than life plots. He pours his creative energy onto the page in a way that both thrills and entertains as he infuses his stories with characters that become fond friends and dreaded enemies that beg to be destroyed.
Targeted Age Group:: 14-Adult
What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
I was outside waiting for the bus one morning in Queens on my commute to my job. It was winter, and it was freezing. I’m not a winter-kind-of-guy. New York City winters simply don’t have the scenic glamour or playful fun of slopes, sleds, and snowmen in the lawn that other areas of the country have, and because of snow, ice, and bad driving, the buses in NYC can run a little slow. (Or it could just seem that way to a man who reverently wishes he were in the Southern Hemisphere during those months.)
As I waited braving the wind chill, I watched this young woman drive by in the warm, dry confines of her car. I thought, Stop and take me to work. Of course, she didn’t. But that moment is what got my imagination kick started for Benders as I made my way to work that morning.
How Did You Come up With Your Characters?
First comes the plot, the idea. After I’ve crafted my premise, sharpened it, I decide what type of characters I would need to inhabit that world. I have always loved the idea of ordinary people being in or put into situations that require them to be extraordinary, so I usually create that average guy/girl you might easily know, who isn’t aware they have certain coping skills until they are forced to unearth them.
Book Sample
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Author Bio:
Mark Eric, an up and coming indie novelist, bursts into today’s fictional landscape with a refreshing blend of realistic heroes within larger than life plots. He pours his creative energy onto the page in a way that both thrills and entertains as he infuses his stories with characters that become fond friends and dreaded enemies that beg to be destroyed.
Eric’s writing career has spanned 20 years across multiple genres and media. Fans will be delighted with his range and unique tales. His dynamic multicultural casts reflect the rising demand in American entertainment for a richer, more diverse mix of age, race, gender, and socioeconomic status.
Eric’s first release, Benders, is contemporary fiction of a gifted young Black man being pursued by one of the country’s most politically influential men. His second novel, Charlie, is set to release late 2014, and a collection of his poetry will be released Summer 2014. Two other novels are also in the works for 2015. Eric will be filling our traditional and digital bookshelves for years to come.
Equally passionate—if not fanatic—about both films and music, Eric shares his wealth of intelligence, humor, insight and layman reviews as an avid blogger. In addition, the NYC native is a fiery social advocate against racism and social inequality. While writing, he divides his time between the culture rich concrete jungle of NYC and quiet woods on the outskirts of Youngstown, Ohio.
To learn more, visit www.MarkEricEntertainment.com
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