Terre Britton, who grew up in Yorkton, has recently become a published author with the release of Energetics: The First Order.
"Yes! This 'Energetics: The First Order' is our first novel - for us both - and what a joy and effort it has been," said Britton of the book co-written with her husband Daniel Ward.
Britton said her husband was sort of the inspiration for the novel, or at least a reason they began writing fiction.
"My husband is a genius-inventor and a natural raconteur. I tried to convince him to commit his personal stories and/or scientific theories to paper, but he had little interest in writing a treatise or set of white papers," she said. "As we continued on in our day to day life, it was hard to ignore the surplus of tragedies and catastrophes that continually percolated in front of us on the daily news. As a result, we found ourselves constantly brainstorming about self-improvement and global maturity. And in our attempts to find a solution to encourage good stewardship, on personal and community levels, we saw the answers stemming from innovative technologies and accidentally tripped into the idea of writing a novel to aid the dissemination of our vision - one of hope, freedom and enlightenment."
Britton said the idea of a book became one of telling a story which they hope will resonate with readers in a way which may change their lives in a positive fashion.
"The philosophy behind the series is based in courage," she said. "We believe that each must examine himself and decide if he or she is brave enough to face their fears and triumph over them. If we do, a collective inheritance of natural freedoms is our reward.
"'Energetics: The First Order' gives some background to the current quandaries of humankind and offers the reader a peek into an alternate reality that consists of altered time and non-human encounters. The crux of the book lies in a new technology - the first of many - that is revealed to a group of scientists who, for the sake of adventure and self-fulfillment, care to dig a little deeper into a set of mathematical equations by James Clerk Maxwell, which had been quashed a hundred years prior.
"By the end of the first book, the reader is left with a renewed sense of hope pitted against the possibility of new and unknown forms of destruction."
Britton said the idea of a book soon expanded as it was realized the story was too big for a single volume.
"As we discussed the plots and grew the characters, we quickly realized the impossibility of cramming all the information into one book," she said. "And as the story unfolded, it made natural breaks into four parts . . . or Orders; hence, four books making up 'The Four Orders of Inherent Freedom'.
"So, 'when did we start writing it'? We began exploring the ideas about four years ago, and began writing it about two years ago."
Britton said she and her husband don't have a set process for co-writing, simply letting it evolve as the story demands.
"We crafted this book as 'art', and plan on doing the same for the remaining books," she said. "Our process of writing can only be described as organic. We both work separately and together at different times and at the same time. Together and apart, we generate, chew and synthesize ideas. "However, we do have different strengths. Daniel's most obvious strength lies in the math and science of the books; as well, his knowledge and grasp of world politics and history are invaluable. My strengths are in the crafting, wordsmithing and massaging of the characters, plot(s) and flow. We are an ideal creative match."
Britton said writing has always been an interest, among most things artistic.
"I did love writing when I was young, but I leaned towards visual arts and theater, and participated in both through college and university," she said. "But it was during these years that I was, also, bit by my Literary Muse. The Romantics, 20th century playwrights and Canadian writers were my faves. I also began journaling on the train trips from Yorkton to Sault Ste. Marie, ON, where I began my post-graduate schooling. At that time, writing was primarily a cathartic release while 'growing up."Britton said her interest in the broader realm of the arts was something fostered through her youth in Yorkton.
"I was born in Yorkton and raised on a farm 14 miles west of the city. I grew up the second youngest of a brood of eight," she said. Her parents are Sonja and Fred Pawliw. "I had a happy childhood filled with creativity and encouragement. But, once I began my journey through college and university I seemed to encounter so many people whose life stories sprang from broken and shrivelled roots, it was then that I truly began to recognize and appreciate the unconditional love from my parents."
Britton's husband Daniel Ward, is from Massachusetts and is an Electronics Engineer, a Sound Engineer, Musician, Videographer, and a mobile Notary Public. At present, he's employed as an Electronics Engineer testing military simulators.
As for the new title, it was launched just before Christmas and the Kindle version (US & UK) were launched earlier this month.
"The response? Well, it's only been a few weeks, but, to our surprise, we have been making sales," said Britton.
And, work continues as the couple develops its planned four-book storyline.
"We are working constantly on all three future books, because everything is interwoven," she said.
"One of our editors likened 'Energetics' to Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' in that it's an introduction of the characters and inventions, and lays the basic plots that will blossom and come to fruition in the following books.
"Writing book two is very exciting, we now get to flesh out the storylines disclosed in 'Energetics'."In terms of book two, Britton said they hope it comes together quickly, but added that will end up 小蓝视频 up to the muse.
"It would be terrific if we had the time to pull book two together by the end of 2011, but you can't rush creativity," she said.
More information on the book series can be found on our web site: www.thefourorders.com
