California-born (Colorado-transplant) writer Todd Newton publishes his debut novel "The Ninth Avatar"

"The Ninth Avatar" is an epic fantasy about Starka, an incest-accused outcast girl who receives a disturbing prophecy. She seeks the courage to become the leader of her entire faith while those she meets along the way battle to save the world. As the girl travels through warring nations, Starka meets sorcerers and warriors alike who aid her in the fight against the evil Carrion and their leader.

With his debut novel, Todd portrays the main character's struggle with her own faith and transcendence. Moral and religious themes of fundamentalism, relativism, and neutrality dominate, but the swordplay and action serve to keep things exciting throughout. As even mid-list authors are cut from large publishing houses, authors are exploring alternative channels like POD (publish on demand) and podcasting to reach their audiences.



"The Ninth Avatar" is available to purchase through CreateSpace.com (http://www.createspace.com/3364237). A free podcast version will also be release via Podiobooks.com in the coming weeks.

About the author:

Todd Newton was born in Gridley, California in late 1980. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science but is an avid reader of Fantasy, lately enjoying George R.R. Martin, Scott Lynch, and Joe Abercrombie. He currently resides in Arvada, Colorado with his wife, Micah, and their two dogs, Leonidas and Suki.



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