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The Magic of Harry Potter with the Action of Star Wars
Wednesday, January 16, 2008  9:57:00 AM

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by Matthew Peterson



Fantasy
Paraworld Zero is like "Harry Potter meets Star Wars."

Reviewers are comparing Matthew Peterson’s debut fantasy novel, Paraworld Zero, to Harry Potter, Star Wars and Artemis Fowl. With the excitement Harry Potter left in its wake, Paraworld Zero is ready to step in to fill the void. As I write this, Peterson’s book is currently listed on BarnesAndNoble.com’s top 100 bestseller list. Quite a feat for a first-time author.

You may be asking yourself, “What makes Paraworld Zero different than the rest?” Perhaps the following reviews will answer that question:

“The world [Peterson] creates is incredibly unique and captivating.” - The Page Flipper

“truly original” - Douglas Hill, bestselling author

“funny, unique, and imaginative” - The Compulsive Reader

“a must read for anyone who loves fantasy and for anyone who loves a good adventure / coming-of-age novel." - Flamingnet TOP CHOICE Award

Matthew Peterson and his publisher, Windstorm Creative, have been working hard to promote Paraworld Zero. With ads in places like The New York Times, billboards near universities, blog campaigns, and mailings, it’s no wonder people are starting to take notice. This month, Mr. Peterson spoke to an estimated audience of five million listeners on hundreds of radio stations. Newspaper and website articles about Paraworld Zero are starting to trickle in as well.

Regardless if you’re a fantasy lover or a reader of young adult fiction, Paraworld Zero is one book you won’t want to miss. You can read sample chapters and watch the Paraworld Zero video trailer at www.ParaWorlds.com.


About the Author:
Matthew Peterson is an award-winning short story writer, second degree black belt in karate, Eagle scout, computer programmer, and former missionary. He lives in Arizona with his wife, five boys and their giant African tortoise.

About the Book:
Twelve-year-old earthling, Simon Kent, stumbles upon a secret that thrusts him into a bizarre adventure filled with magic, technology and deadly out-of-this-world creatures. He discovers a true friend, confronts his inner demons and becomes the savior to a peculiar race of people, when all he truly wants is to find his way back home.

 More News about Matthew Peterson
Paraworld Zero Gets Its Fifth Award (Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards) - 10/24/2008 10:49:00 AM

Moonbeam Childrens Book Awards Semi-Finalist - 10/10/2008 12:17:00 PM

Paraworld Zero on the Sony Reader (eBook) - 10/8/2008 9:22:00 AM

World Fantasy Convention Interview - 9/22/2008 7:43:00 AM

The Paraworld Zero Audiobook with 100 Character Voices - 9/10/2008 12:57:00 PM

Honorable Mention at the Hollywood Book Festival! - 7/15/2008 1:55:00 PM

Dropped my publisher, Sony Reader, Audiobook, NY - 7/10/2008 3:25:00 PM

Paraworld Zero gets another Honorable Mention, Sony eBook Reader, Audiobook - 6/23/2008 8:18:00 AM

School and Library Presentations - 6/16/2008 7:27:00 AM

Paraworld Zero is a finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards! - 6/14/2008 12:56:00 PM

Letting Go published by Haruah - 6/13/2008 10:27:00 AM

BookExpo America Attracts Bestselling Author, Matthew Peterson - 5/7/2008 8:57:00 AM

Los Angeles Times Festival of Books - 4/21/2008 10:48:00 AM

An Author's Opinion of the Harry Potter Lexicon - 4/16/2008 11:22:00 AM

10 Things You Might Not Know About Me - 4/7/2008 8:34:00 PM

500 Eager Young Readers and Lots of Reviews - 2/22/2008 2:29:00 PM

Book Signings, Tours and TV/Radio Interviews - 1/28/2008 10:53:00 AM

NBC talks about Paraworld Zero - 1/19/2008 12:04:00 PM

New Book Trailer for Paraworld Zero! - 1/14/2008 11:01:00 PM

My niece won the $2,500 Spiderwick Chronicles contest! - 1/12/2008 10:04:00 AM

Yearning to Jump has been published by TeenAge - 1/10/2008 3:46:00 PM

Haruah wants to publish Letting Go - 1/5/2008 6:37:00 PM

Teens will be Reading The Golden Compass and Paraworld Zero this Holiday - 12/7/2007 3:13:00 AM

$100,000 Marketing Budget for Paraworld Zero - 11/16/2007 12:52:00 PM

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