Copyright C 2008 Mark Glamack ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Is our world on a collision course with evil, traversing a road to the extinction of the human race?
One only needs to read the newspaper or turn on the television to find that negativity dominates the landscape. It would be refreshing, to say the least, if there were a news program that focused on all the good things people do every day where we could be inspired by their contributions to the advancement of our civilization and humankind. But, I’m told that nobody would watch – would you?
With nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons in the hands of some fanatics, how long do you think it will take before an event of catastrophic proportions is unleashed; releasing a black death like no other the world has ever seen, along with untold repercussions, mutations on multiple levels, and their short and long term consequences?
In the last decade alone, I’ve read that there have been at least 20 new diseases and counting. How is it that so many new diseases are being formed? Any one of these diseases or viruses could turn into an epidemic, or worse pandemic that could kill millions of people. Imagine the series of inevitable events that would follow a pandemic or nuclear exchange. Economies of the world would crumble to a halt resulting in famine and more deaths with expediential fervor. It would give new meaning to the phrase, “Survival of the Fittest.”
It doesn’t seem enough that natural disasters have been increasing at an alarming rate. No, some humans are trying to take chaos, suffering, and mayhem to another level with their continued terrorist activities. But even that isn’t enough. These mentally deranged, criminally sick people won’t be happy until they also acquire nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons. But, to what end? During the last days of WW II, the entire world witnessed the potential of what such a diabolical exchange would surely be. Now with thousands of nuclear bombs poised for action, all it would take is one fanatic entity to push a button, or explode a dirty bomb, unleashing the beast and a chain reaction unimaginable to some future result; with our survival less than certain.
The toxins and chemicals in our air, water, and food; along with the processing of our foods have been going on for decades. What are the results of all these chemicals introduced into the environment; and what have all of these manipulations of nature done and continue to do to our health and DNA?
As if that isn’t enough, people take prescription and/or illegal drugs to cope with or escape reality, or to simply try to cure something that might have been avoided all together had we not challenged nature in the first place.
20th century ingenuity, invention, innovation, and creativity, have benefited all of mankind into the 21st century, but not without also creating problems like global warming, pollution, and diseases.
We find ourselves surrounded with perversions, moral degradation, and dangerous criminal mental illnesses wandering the streets; a lack of character and distortions of the truth where people manipulate it for their own self-serving purposes. The media only fuels the fear, preying on those fears.
On the other hand there are millions of people, who every day of their lives, are dedicated to making our world a better place to live in, even while under the constant shadow of our potential extinction where all of us are bombarded with negativity every single day. I find it interesting and curious, even incredulous that we’re NOT instead pleasantly showered with people’s high achievements and the hard work and dedication it took them to get there.
Do you think we could reverse this long standing trend of negative poisons by giving recognition, importance, and praise to the good and righteous among us? Do you think this would have a positive impact on all of our lives?
Do you think people can make a difference, or do you think World War III is inevitable?
The Internet could provide a forum for possible solutions, empowering large numbers of people that could positively influence the powers that be. From the chaotic world events seemly at our doorstep, to our own negative intrusions disrupting our individual lives, can we use the Internet to solve some of these problems by Gathering up workable solutions?
Do you think positive thinking and its uplifting influences’ impact our lives resulting in raising us up into the light, in contrast to the negative heaviness that drags us down into the darkness?
Imagine millions of Internet voices and petitions making a difference for a better world.
Simon T.
http://www.littluns.net/Do you think positive thinking and its uplifting influences’ impact our lives resulting in raising us up into the light, in contrast to the negative heaviness that drags us down into the darkness?
For those readers looking for a ride into the unknown, a new novel, “Littluns, AND THE BOOK OF DARKNESS” explores these issues; diabolical manipulations in contrast to values, truth, and more. The book is about the Light and darkness; the good and innocent in contrast to evil in a world gone wrong in the end times. This 411 page book with its 63 color illustrations is a different reading experience for young and old alike.
“Littluns” book Foreword
Deep in the heart to each one of us lie innocence, malice, and an irreconcilable struggle for mastery over our souls. Alternately, they call out to us, each promising great reward if we will but ally ourselves with one or the other. But without a guide we cannot reach, nor understand or choose between them. To one belongs The Book of Darkness, revealed in the following pages. If unopposed, it seeks its victim and is implacably victorious.
To the other belongs The Book of Light and a word (Eucatastrophe), but it must be found or its powerful message will be lost forever to the one who needs it most. But if a guide to the heart steps forward, then the person he summons can follow the navigator to the realm of indefatigable innocence. The Chronicles of Narnia are one way; The Lord of the Rings, another. But Mark Glamack offers a third way with an unpredictable page turner and an ending so surprising as to be utterly true to life in the world as we know it.
Littluns creates a path into human experience that guides us to the very core of our soul—providing a key to peace and endurance as we await the renewal of the world at the end of time. Robert E. Maguire, O. Cist.
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REVIEW
Reviewed by Audrey Greenwell ArkansasGrandmother and Successful EntrepreneurJanuary 30, 2008
I loved the book "Littluns, AND THE BOOK OF DARKNESS!!!" I am looking forward to reading the sequel!! There has to be one!
I found the travels of Sneetz, both exciting and frustrating! I wanted so badly for the one issue to be different although it was what it had to be! A very creative solution!
His Grossness will create a wonderful image in a child's mind as his descriptive sounds and utterances cause giggles galore!
A more evil creation than Equassym Enturim as the Necromancer could not be better described by the author. I had the feeling that this evil entity could not be detained without a Higher Power intervening. I was holding my breath through out the ending! Whew!
Mark Glamack has taken the best of many thoughts of enlightened souls and turned it into a tale that will weave joy and intrigue through the imaginations of young and old alike.
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PearsallFairport, NY
Minerva DeLand High School
Review for Novel ”The Littluns”
The Littluns is a wonderful story! The characters immediately draw you into this fantasy novel. Once inside the story, you feel yourself transported into this world of magic. Awesome.
The Littluns is an adventure about friendship, loyalty, courage, and determination. The main character has to face a task which involves life and death. While others before him who have been given this task have returned successfully, there is still a chance that he may not. The character must rely on his strength and courage to complete the task and hopefully return home. He experiences fear, sadness, danger, and ultimately a feeling of joy as he completes the task. Along the way, he strengthens the bonds with his friends who are traveling with him and develops new friendships too. I, also, experienced these same feelings while reading the Littluns.
There is a struggle between good and evil that is similar to that of the Harry Potter series because the main characters use their courage, determination and a little bit of magic to overcome the forces of evil.
I found the setting and the rest of the characters very intriguing. The way they go about doing their every day things made me interested in reading more. I loved the way the author displayed the strong friendships in the novel. The friends are supportive of each other and each others’ ideas and opinions. They are loyal to each other even when separated by evil. He gives a wonderful example of what true friendships should be!
I was always excited to read further in the Littluns to see what was going to happen next, who was going where, who was going to do what, and how they succeeded in overcoming their fears.
I hope the author writes a sequel to the Littluns because I would like to see what happens to this world when evil no longer rules. I thought the Littluns was an inspiring story of loyalty and hard work.
It is a great book for students and adults alike.
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Littluns Novel Review
What could possibly happen?
Every precaution is taken that nothing will happen on an annual outing of renewal.
In the very secret Hollow Hills, civic duty calls upon five Littluns to go out into the land of Terra Fermata and find new things to bring back. Being completely isolated from the rest of Terra Fermata, the Littlun way of life is innocent, and very happy.
Out they go… where an outing becomes a journey of survival against the most wretched characters you will ever meet, and the pinnacle of consummate evil, The Necromancer. So much so, the reader will want to be sure their door is locked and there are more lights on than just the reading lamp!
However, with darkness there must be light(ness) in good storytelling.
Elderond of the light, thank goodness, is brought into the story, which gives healing, and wisdom, with sprinkles of magic that gives the reader a wonderful respite. There are other most astounding characters of light to help console the reader along the way and, whew!, do we need them!
The story is complex but fast moving and easily understood along with many plot twists that I didn’t see coming! Also there is nothing here that parents should find offensive.
After finishing the book, several days later I was talking to a friend and mentioned that I saw this really great movie. He asked me what the name was and I said Littluns. I paused and thought - hey wait a minute that wasn’t a movie that was a book I read!
Hootsy-bootsy!!
Review by Jim Bratkowsky
Los Angeles, CA Profession: DVD Producer
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JohnstonAccountant, NY
RE: Review of “LITTLUNS” Novel
Extraordinary, to say the least, “Littluns”, by author and illustrator Mark Glamack, is a novel that is hard to put down. In fact, you would not want to take this book to bed at night hoping that it will help you fall asleep. Instead, it will keep you up to late in the night!
“Littluns” was such a pleasure to read that I would read it over and over again. Some readers will read the book as pure fantasy, and enjoy the author’s imaginary world. Others will be able to relate to parts of the story, as when making the choice of good or evil, and everyday life encounters, while some will go deeper into the reality and spiritual aspects of this truly brilliant masterpiece.
Mr. Glamack’s properly timed placements of the illustrations will help the reader visualize the animated characters and environment. Throughout the entire novel, every little detail of the events taking place puts the reader inside the book. I actually found myself acting out some of these details. Mark Glamack’s unique talent will set the stage for the reader, as if you feel that you are in the Movie Theater.
Refreshing, from a Parent’s point of view, is knowing that “Littluns” is written absent of inappropriate and offensive language, and will not affect the onset and continued interest of the reader. The book stays in balance with humor, terror, innocence, action, morals, truth, sadness, hope, and feelings. The reader will find this novel impossible to predict and full of surprises.
It has been an honor and privilege to have been one of the first few chosen to read this unique novel, “Littluns” – A book of Light. ________________________________________________________________________What
a brilliant book! It takes you on ride through magical settings and entertains from beginning to end! I look forward to reading the next book! Pass it on to all!
Frank GianottiExecutive ProducerStarworks Productions
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Stacy from Michigan wrote:
I loved Littluns so much that I couldn’t put it down. I hope that there will be a sequel. Will there be a sequel?
Dear Stacy,
There’s a good chance that there will be at least one sequel to Littluns. ________________________________________________________________________
Mary from Texas wrote:
Littluns is such a great story full of wonder and enchantment. I liked it better than Harry Potter. When will Littluns be made into a movie? I hope so…I would see it over and over again.
Dear Mary,
There are no plans for a movie at this time. If I decide on a sequel to Littluns, most of my focus will be on writing the second book. ________________________________________________________________________
Roy from Georgia wrote:
Reading Littluns was like watching a movie…only better. Your color paintings in the book were awesome. I felt I was actually there in the action. Thank you for, as you say, this different reading experience.
Dear Roy,
Thank you for expressing your thoughts. It’s reactions like yours, and others, that has made writing “Littluns” worth every minute.
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