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I appreciate all the kind thoughts regarding the cancellation of the MEG movie at New Line Cinema. Keep the faith - studio executives are in search for new franchises, and the MEG franchise could be one of the biggest. I know this - MEG: Hell's Aquarium will be the best novel of the series hands down. I expect to finish it in late August and publish it next summer!
Your update follows:
MEG: Hell's Aquarium Character Contest:
Erik Hollander's brilliant cover art will debut in September. I am now 408 pages
into the novel and am CLOSING the contest. Here's the UPDATED character list
(but NOT the final one):
Robert Nealis Jr., Robin Rosenfeld, James Vidal, Richard Hibpshman, Timon Singh,
Tom Cubit, Nick Cato, Misty Walker, Nathan Lee Torbert, Ryan Wrightsman, Chessa
Manion, Dave Lounsbury, Connor Booth, Peter Carlisle, Marcus Slabine, Jeffrey
Hoch, David Shiffman, Rick Magers, Debbie Umel, Peter Grier, Dr. Antonio Gotto,
Michael Selby, Joseph Park, Lana, Evan, and Max Wood, Ed Hendricks, Daniel Pernini,
Adam Wooten, Miguel Franco, Michael Eason, Steve Akehurst, Karim Jivani, Earl
Fischl, Brian Suits, Barbara Becker, Lillie Burris, Maxine Davis, Don Ruetenik,
Jesse David Brown, Ted Badaut, Rafael Herrera, Dr. Brent Nichols, Christopher
Baird, Carree Crossman, Magued Wadie Ramsis Haroun, Vicky Loehr, Patrick Duncan,
Lain Edwards, Steven, Mary & Annie Moretti, Hugo Boutin, Kaylie Szeifert,
Sean Dustman, Jason Montgomery, Jerry Bobo, Sara Toms, Frank Youngblood, Keith
Auton, Kelli McCloud, Kayla Cicala, Virgil Carmen, Christopher Eckardt, Jessica
Tompson, Ricardo, Sandra & Alekzandra Rosalez, Jonathan Stelzer, Fran Rizzuto,
Jason Francis, Andy Murch.
Next Alten book to hit stores: THE SHELL GAME!
Pub date: January 22, 2008 (the day of the first Presidential Primary)
Publisher: Sweetwater Press, a new division of Cedarfort Books
Hardback: $26.95
The events of September 11th, 2001...the invasion of Iraq...the threat of radical Islam...an impending showdown with Iran. What do these situations have in common? Oil. And the world is running out. The SHELL GAME is far more than a thriller, it is a MUST-READ cautionary tale that exposes the next "9/11 event" a deception that will lead to a retaliatory chemical weapons strike on Iran and the terrorist elements the regime supports. Though the novel is written as fiction, it is filled with all-too-real details provided by insiders in the oil industry, military, and Middle Eastern affairs that extrapolates real events from the past and present that will lead us down a path of self-destruction...unless we stop the insanity now!
The story opens in 2007 when two CIA spooks meet with an American
Colonel in military intelligence. The war is going badly, and President Bush, who steadfastly refuses to back down, remains unchallenged at home as Democrats and Republicans continue to toss verbal grenades - positioning themselves for the 2008 elections. Meanwhile, Iran's pursuit of nuclear energy will yield enriched uranium within five years -- uranium that can be used to manufacture suitcase nukes.
The United States' military is too drained to invade Iran, and a preemptive strike is out of the question...unless a nuclear detonation were to occur on in American city -- the enriched uranium traced back to Iran. A U.S. reprisal would strike a death-blow against radical Islam, quell the insurgent violence in Iraq...and yield more oil. Yes, the cost is unthinkable - but if we sit back and do nothing then one day a dozen suitcase bombs could go off in a dozen American cities - bringing with it anarchy and the collapse of Western civilization.
December 2011: Ashley "Ace" Futrell is an oil expert working for PetroConsultants, married to Kelli Doyle, a former National Security Advisor and one of the CIA spooks from the opening scene. When Kelli threatens to expose the plot, Ace finds his existence hurtling down a rabbit's hole of deceit where the orchestrated lies of the powerful few could lead to the darkest days of human existence... and the death knell for billions.
Read on...
Living Tips
This was sent to me by a reader:
Steve, I want to share a tip with you. For some reason this practice seems to be little-known in the States, but I've found it to be so beneficial. All my life I've had sinus problems. I've been plagued by repeat infections, severe congestion, headaches, etc. I have tried every kind of over-the-counter medication, and have even tried a couple of prescriptions for sinus relief. Nothing worked for long. I decided to try some alternative therapy. A friend recommended getting a Neti pot. If you're not familiar with the practice, I suggest checking out the information at www.healthandyoga.com (link below). Basically it's a saline irrigation using a special pot and a precise ratio of salt to water. What a difference. I've been using my Neti pot daily for nearly five months now, and I must say it's nothing short of miraculous. No more congestion, no more headaches, and I haven't had an infection since October. Anyone can do this. It's a totally natural way to cleanse your body and doesn't leave you dependent on any kind of medication. We're all exposed to all kinds of pollutants in the air, both indoor and out, and this is also a great way to clean your nasal passages of those irritants. Check out the website. I've recommended it to everyone I know.
Thanks, Lisa. If you have a LIVING TIP you'd like to share, send it to me at Meg82159@aol.com
Go to the website
MEG Jewelry
I am working with an expert jeweler to create a line of silver MEG teeth necklaces.
These teeth were molded from a real 3 ½ inch tooth. They will be made
of pure silver, the root engraved with the MEG logo, and should be available
on a VERY LIMITED BASIS in September. Each tooth is hand-crafted and will retail
for (approximately) $325.00. If the item becomes popular we will produce them
on a larger scale. First come, first serve. If you wish to be list on a waiting
list, e-mail me at MEG82159@aol.com SUBJECT: SILVER TEETH. Each tooth comes
with a signed letter of authenticity.
Need an extra $1,000 - $5,000 a month?
My wife, Kim, is working for a company that distributes a new health product
that is legitimately helping people. The product is called MONA VIE. It's a
juice made from a unique blend of rare fruits, dominated by the Acai Berry,
the most powerful antioxidant (cancer prevention) ever found. Unlike other Acai
products which contain minimal amounts of the Acai Berry, this one contains
100% Acai and pulp and is being tapped by medical professionals to reduce inflammation,
arthritis, fibromylacia, and has shown remarkable benefits to patients with
MS and cystic fibrosis (which my nine year old niece has). I take the juice
twice a day because my knees are shot from playing basketball and it helps the
arthritis in my back.
There is NO selling, and the product is NOT sold in stores. You tell people about Mona Vie, they try it and you make money. Every time they reorder (and most do because they swear by it) you make more money. It's not a pyramid, it's not a scheme, it is an established company with an amazing product that has no competitors and it's like nothing else on the market.
My wife is working with a team of distributors who are averaging $15,000 a
week. None are sales pros. They have asked her to select eight individuals that
they will work with to earn similar incomes. Not friends. Not relatives. Eight
motivated people who are willing to follow an established program and earn a
serious first (or second) income. So YES, you can do this PART-TIME. I am NOT
a distributor, I just use the product. If you are interested in learning more,
contact Kim at Alten10@aol.com (Subject Line: MONA VIE 8) and she will provide
you with the basic details. If you are interested then her team will send you
a package of materials and interview you by phone. (If you just want to try
Mona Vie, she can help you get the juice at wholesale as well).
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That's all for now. Stay well, stay safe, and know this author appreciates you.
Sincerely,
Steve Alten
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Email: meg82159@aol.com
Web: http://www.stevealten.com