Amber Quill Press introduces The Ditchwalkers
About the book The Ditchwalkers
by Morgana MacArthur
The Ditchwalkers is a fictional novel concentrating on people's inability to see beyond the constricting paradigms of their own personal lives, loves, and religions. The book's uniqueness lies in its revelation of how a small community, prized for its simplicity, can possess fear, deceit, chaos, hypocrisy, and intolerance. It will make readers think twice before ridiculing the cherished beliefs of others. While the novel's base centers around two attractive main characters and their paranormal romance, the book is also a celebration of differences and a victory for unity of very different cultures. The uncomfortable clash of traditional Christianity, Wiccan rituals, and paranormal phenomena of the Ditchwalkers offers an irresistible mix that tempts the consumer to read on to resolve the story's conflict.
The local wise Wicca, Esther Jo Arnold, is instrumental in revealing the character flaws of the high-spirited but impatient Tammy Elrod, the vivacious and holy Reverend Tapley, and resident in Limbo, Mort Krisner. With unabashed confidence to speak her mind and with nurturing encouragement for those whom she cares, Esther provides her friends with a path to self-discovery, improvement, and wholeness. If the readers of The Ditchwalkers haven't thought about the critical values in their lives lately, they will after spending time with Esther. Her thoughtful words and her delightful ways make even the most naïve reader consider a lifestyle change. The novel is a victory for the often-misunderstood creativity of the Wiccan.
The novel borders somewhat on soft horror, although more a paranormal romance, it is attracting a wide audience. Young adults, curious about the art of Wicca that has gained recent popularity in the media, have been pulled toward the book. More mature readers have looked for The Ditchwalkers to provide them with a read not yet experienced. Those wanting to partake in an off-the-beaten-path work havae found considerable interest in the title and contents. Finally, those who practice the art of Wicca are motivated to find the accurate consistencies in their very own admired religion. Wiccans need their modern-day heroine, someone as well versed and as quoted as other female literary figures who cover the pages of great world literature. For as much as some would like to deny, there is an Esther in us all, the symbol of challenge and boldness, of pureness and clarity, of goodness and peace - the Wiccan who sees beyond and explains the bizarre.
People from all walks of life, even celebrities, are heralding the benefits of Wiccan beliefs. Because of the interest generated from the few movies and documentaries, acceptance of the basic concepts associated with Wicca is burgeoning. Esther is in her prime. Please visit Amberquillpress.com to pick up your copy of The Ditchwalkers.
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