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David Maine

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in Hartford, CT, The United States

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http://davidmaine.blogspot.com

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Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy

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Steinbeck, Flannery O'Connor, the Bible, 1950s sci-fi B-movies, comic ...more

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I was born and raised in Connecticut but spent much of my adult life overseas, living in Morocco from 1995-98 and in Lahore, Pakistan from 1998-2008. Since 2008 I have been living and teaching in Honolulu. I began getting published in 2004, with The Preservationist, a retelling of the Noah story from Genesis. This was followed by Fallen, which reexamined the stories of Eve/Adam and Abel/Cain. In 2006, my novel The Book of Samson was released. All three books were published by St Martin's Press in the US and Canongate in the UK.

My first non-Biblically-oriented story, called Monster, 1959, was published in February 2008. It generated a lively mix of responses. My next "literary fiction" novel, An Age of Madness, will be forthcoming in 2012 fr ...more

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New video from France sees Uzma discussing her book!

Well, that month went by quick.

Anyway, here's a video From Uzee's French publisher, Galaade, in which she discusses (in English) her last novel Thinner Than Skin , which won an award from the French Embassy in Pakistan and is also due to be released in a French edition in September.

It's a great way to learn a little something about the book. And practice your french at the same time!

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	The Preservationist 3.62 avg rating — 1,557 ratings — published 2004 — 30 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fallen 3.65 avg rating — 687 ratings — published 2005 — 20 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Book of Samson 3.69 avg rating — 270 ratings — published 2006 — 16 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Monster, 1959 3.05 avg rating — 172 ratings — published 2008 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	An Age of Madness 3.97 avg rating — 87 ratings — published 2012 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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How Music Works

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David Maine said: " Great book! Sort of a scattershot approach to musing on various aspects of the music industry/production/consumption in this country 9and elsehwer), esp over the past 30 years. Byrne is a capable guide through these topics, and his personal experienc ...more "

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“Happiness isn't something she spends much time thinking about. Survival, discomfort, hunger...these are the concerns that fill her days.”
― David Maine, Fallen

tags: biblical, desperation, existence

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“Whatever secrets the dead take with them, they should be allowed to keep. That's my new philosophy. Or put another way: the time to properly know someone is when he, or she, is still alive.”
― David Maine, An Age of Madness

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“...it takes only a modest amount of disruption to create an inordinate amount of mayhem. It's not necessary to wreak all the destruction yourself. Just begin with a fair amount and man's stupidity and selfishness will do the rest.”
― David Maine, The Book of Samson

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message 7: by Ivan

Jul 04, 2011 11:13AM

Hi, my new friend! Thanks for request! Indeed, it seems we have a lot in common, will be glad to exchange some tips, opinions, etc in the future! ANd to have a look at your works too! Sc-fi and fantasy are among the most serious genres! Keep the good work going! LET THE WONDERFUL NOISE OF THE SEA ALWAYS SOUNDS IN YOUR EARS! (a greeting of the water dragons' hunters - my Tale Of The Rock Pieces).

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message 6: by Noa

Jul 01, 2011 10:32AM

Thanks, I'm glad you liked my review. I have been so busy I forgot to check this site thats it took long to reply. If you see this then send me a Private Message PM.

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message 5: by Danielle The Book Huntress

Jun 26, 2011 09:26AM

Hi David. Thanks for the friendvite.

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message 4: by Sean

Jun 09, 2011 07:01AM

David,

Thanks for the friend request, I look forward to reading your latest when it comes out. I'm always on the lookout for new authors, and all those you mentioned to me in your friend request are brilliant.

Good Luck!

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message 3: by Lori

Oct 20, 2009 05:37PM

David, come back to Goodreads! I see from the last update on your blog that you are submitting your manuscript... A new Maine book on the horizon.. I am very excited about this!! Drop me a line if you pop back in, Hope all is well.

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message 2: by Lori (last edited Feb 19, 2008 09:25PM)

Feb 19, 2008 05:05AM

Looking forward to hearing you read in NYC today! Hope you have a safe and exciting trip there, and on the rest of your tour as well!

***UPDATED: David, It was so great of you to sit and chat with Sunshine and I tonite! I hope we didn't take up too much of your time, and can't tell you enough how much that meant to me... Hope you have a chance to read tomorrow nite!!! I'm heading off now to start reading your latest...Monster 1959...

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message 1: by SassyMama

Jan 30, 2008 09:44AM

David...Thanks for the invite into your circle of friends....wishing you all the best in 2008...looking forward to sharing chats, reviews and any/all book recommendations you may have...Happy Reading :-)

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