Pegasus is the symbol of wisdom and inspiration. This book, although a dystopia, is meant to inspire people to search for a greater future through wisdom. We have the technology to create a Garden of Eden here on Earth, if only we are wise enough to
Pieces of Eight, Part III is a collection of eight novellas to complement the eight in Pieces of Eight, Pieces of Eight, Part II and Pieces of Eight, Part IV.
Writer of intelligent and original speculative fiction.
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Born in England in 1946, I moved to New Zealand with my parents and older brother at the age of four and, apart from five years in my late twenties spent traveling the globe, have lived here ever since. After a fairly rudimentary education, I found work as an Architectural Designer and this became a life-long occupation. I started writing late in 2006.
The books I write are intended in the first instance to tell a good story and secondly " once the tale is told " to leave the reader with something to ponder. To this end, all my stories attempt to provide an original take on some commonly held belief, be it cultural, social or scientific.
Being a fan of both science fiction and classic murder mysteries, these tend to be common themes, with elements of both often combined in a single story.
As a person who likes to read a book in a single sitting, I limit each work to around forty-five or fifty thousand words. Unfashionable I know, but it's what I prefer.
Birth Place
Otaki, New Zealand
Accomplishments
Best New writer Finalist, Sir Julius Vogel Awards 2009
"Antithesis" - Best Novel Finalist, Sir Julius Vogel Awards 2009
"Mindset" - Best Novel Finalist, Sir Julius Vogel Awards 2009
"Returning" - Best Novel Finalist, Sir Julius Vogel Awards 2010
Contact Information
Pat Whitaker
62 Moana Street Otaki Beach
Otaki 5512
New Zealand
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