PURAMORE
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THE LUTE OF PYTHAGORAS
A Science Fiction Novel by
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STEVEN WOOD COLLINS
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“I do not believe that I am dreaming yet I can not prove that I am not.”
- Bertrand Russell
“The imagination is not a state: it is the human existence itself.”
- William Blake
"I could see the past, present and future all at the same time"
Nikola Tesla's Time Travel Experience
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“This is an intriguing blend of political power and spirituality, especially with the ancient Egyptians as a parallel to Smythe and his military position. Aguila's rescue as a spirit guide, along with Smythe's natural desire to keep such an experience private, gives an underpinning to his other international contacts. And the Ancient Order suggests that there might be a connection to all of these. I like archaeological stories yet this is working all of that into a present human mission, it seems.”
-Katherine Holmes, Barnes & Noble reviewer​
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About the author
An American by birth and education, he wrote the work from the perspective of a contemporary British novelist in order to enhance thematic elements as well as character development and portrayal. His perspective as the author from that standpoint was largely influenced by George Orwell, Arthur C. Clarke, Ray Kurzweil, Spinoza, Joseph Campbell and William Blake. Mr Kurzeil's book The Singularity is Near inspired many of the thematic elements of the novel.
His life-long interest in international economics and finance continues unabated. He primarily demonstrates this professional involvement as a contributor to the Long Room, the members-only international finance professionals' forum hosted by the Financial Times of London.
He’s an expert scuba diver who enjoys traveling to exotic dive sites. His love of the sea and marine life gives him an unbounded appreciation and support of “green” issues, especially those devoted to the conservation of endangered species and coral reefs.
He continually posts results of his personal genealogical research to his WordPress blog. Entitled The Patricians, A Genealogical Study, the work represents thousand of hours of his research efforts and related commentary.
Other Writing Samples
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The Genesis of 2008 Financial Markets Meltdown, The London Times "Long Room" article, 17 September 2011
Is this man Steven Wood Collins?, Goodreads blog article, 31 October 2011
Spicy Mexico City Trip - Tequila Mockingbird Hangover, Goodreads blog article, 20 October 2011
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