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Pipe Dreams, June 2013
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Pipe Dreams
Destiny Allison

If you like the Handmaid's Tale, you'll love Pipe Dreams

Author Self-Published
June 2013
On Sale: June 1, 2013
Featuring: Vanessa; Lewis; Jeremy
360 pages
ISBN: 0615823742
EAN: 9780615823744
Kindle: B00D5ENV7W
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Science Fiction

Beneath the park bench, a young girl cries for help, her voice a cold hand on Vanessa's throat. "Please," the girl whispers, a tear trickling down her battered face. Vanessa glances at the empty square. A piece of trash tumbles. A bird settles in a tree. Then there is silence — no voice, no wind, no movement. It's as if the world is waiting. The naked girl is desperate, but compassion for the Fallen is never forgiven.

Vanessa's hesitation is her undoing. Unbeknownst to her, Lewis is still haunted by her thick, auburn hair, serious eyes, and mocking laughter. She is the symbol of all he hates and her interaction with the girl is just what he needs to gain control of the virus. Originally developed to save mankind from itself, the virus can be used to create a slave race. When it is released, Lewis will have his revenge.

As his plan unfolds, Vanessa is forced to flee. Escaping through the sewer, she finds love, heartbreak, and the red beam of a gun sight dancing on the slick, black wall. In the deep dark of the foul pipe, she also discovers she has been betrayed. That's when she learns Texas is real.

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7 comments posted.

Re: Pipe Dreams

I think paying it forward is wonderful and I'd love to read your book !!
(Susan King 1:33pm July 29, 2013)

I believe that most people have that "extra special" part in them that gives them the ability to pay it forward, when the need arises. Some people, such as you, are more capable than others, to pay it forward on a more grander scale, so to speak, than others. Unfortunately, I'm not in that position, so I do it in small ways, when I'm able to, and it's a great feeling for both parties involved, whenever you do it. As for your book, besides the amazing cover, I would love to read what's inside!! Your book is on my TBR list, and would make a great end-of-Summer read for me!! Thank you for sharing that wonderful personal story of yours today. I enjoyed it immensely!! Sculpting takes a lot of talent, and a lot of patience!! Obviously your Teacher saw those qualities in you!!
(Peggy Roberson 2:45pm July 29, 2013)

Thanks Susan. I hope you get an opportunity to do so. Paying
it forward means a great deal to me and I love writing the
checks at the end of the month.
(Destiny Allison 4:26pm July 29, 2013)

I agree, Peggy. We are essentially kind, compassionate, and
giving entities. Thanks for taking the time to read the post
and to comment. I hope you do read Pipe Dreams and that you
let me know what you think. I sent the sequel out to beta
readers today so it should be out by October (I think) :)
(Destiny Allison 4:27pm July 29, 2013)

Paying it forward isn't being a December "Secret Santa"; but paying it forward is a way of life. I too have touched by someone who made a difference in my life. Hopefully others who read your post will be inspired to make a difference in someone's life.
(Joanne Hicks 9:32pm July 29, 2013)

Sounds good and as we were participates in paying it forward in June, would love to read it. Also would review it.
(Jane Squires 3:08am July 31, 2013)

I knew another author who wrote a book called Pipe Dreams here in Dublin, it was donated to an adult literacy project. Seems to be a good title.
(Clare O'Beara 9:10am July 31, 2013)