Today I review Ashes to Atom – The Dust Remains by Ginny Bowman. This post-apocalyptic science fiction novel is a worthy addition to your TBR list. Book 1 in the series will hook you from the word go.
Title: Ashes to Atom – The Dust Remains
Author: Ginny Bowman
Genre: Post-Apocalyptic
Synopsis from Goodreads:
Growing up a hundred years after the bombs dropped, James and Lucy hadn’t ever known a world without slavery and lack.
Until they met a man who could reunite the wasteland, make the world safe and free. Now the twins have a choice; to continue scraping by on whatever the old days had left for them, or make it brand new with him.
Thing is, an awful lot of people don’t want life to change.
Nothing ever comes without being earned.
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Review: Ashes to Atom – The Dust Remains by Ginny Bowman
E-book Details
- File Size: 1326 KB
- Print Length: 234 pages
- Publication Date: November 8, 2018
- Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
- Language: English
- ASIN: B07KBT4RVT
- Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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X-Ray: Not Enabled
- Word Wise: Enabled
- Lending: Enabled
- Screen Reader: Supported
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Review: Ashes to Atom – The Dust Remains by Ginny Bowman
Paperback Details
- Series: Ashes to Atom (Book 1)
- Paperback: 205 pages
- Publisher: Independently published (November 19, 2018)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1731053967
- ISBN-13: 978-1731053961
- Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.5 x 8 inches
- Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces
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My Review: Ashes to Atom – The Dust Remains by Ginny Bowman
A fantastic start to a new post-apocalyptic, dystopian series. Ms. Bowman is a master of world-building. The references to “ancient” technology that was prevalent in my not-too-distant past was fun. (Think landlines ?) Her characters are well-developed and easy to love.
The storyline presents a love between the twins and Chaucer that is handled with the utmost ease. This acceptance is worth striving to achieve. We don’t need the big bomb to destroy the Earth before we learn tolerance and to care for all humanity.
The story has everything needed to build a long series; love, hate, war, drama, suspense, action, and uniqueness. Can our trio of heroes re-build a new world from the chaos of destruction? I can’t wait for book 2 to follow the next adventures of Chaucer, James, and Lucy.
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Ginny Bowman, author of Ashes to Atom
Ever since I was young I’ve been fascinated with other worlds. In my mind, I time traveled, saw the alternate dimensions, and danced with vampires. I designed my first bomb shelter when I was seven, and poured over ‘survival food’ ads in Mother’s Earth News the way some kids study baseball statistics.
Once I was considered an adult, I obtained a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, and after a year of experience decided that writing horror and visions of the apocalypse would be less taxing on my nerves.
I’ve dabbled in film work a bit as a producer/actor/writer for 1134 Cinema. I am fascinated by the difference between books, film, and other media and in what ways that difference changes how the audience relates to their entertainment. One day I’d love to write for the video game industry as when I’m not writing I’m probably playing something.
Life is short, so you better have fun with it.
An interview with Ginny Bowman
How long have you been writing?
Technically I started when I was eight, with a series of unfinished mysteries that will never see the light of day. I started writing in earnest about seven years ago.
What inspired you to write in this genre?
My mother was a big-time “end times are coming” evangelist which colored my entire childhood. I honestly didn’t think I was going to live to be an adult! Writing the kinds of post-apocalyptic worlds that I do is an act of rebellion. No matter what, humanity will survive, and maybe even do quite well for ourselves.
Which genre would your story belong in if your life was fictionalized?
Comedy. I would hope a romantic one, but to be honest it would probably be a slapstick with deeply sarcastic undertones.
Do you have a set writing schedule
Ideally yes. I work as an online tutor in the mornings (my best time for writing) so I get as much done as I can in between students, then wake up early on weekends and write like hell. Afternoons are for editing.
Do you need silence to write or can you work in any environment?
I don’t mind noise around me so long as no one’s trying to talk to me. Typically I write with music, either the Doom 2016 soundtrack or saved playlists that help me get into a scene’s mood.
If you could set up your perfect writing scenario, what would it involve?
I fantasize about having my office in a covered porch overlooking the ocean.
What is your most unusual writing quirk?
I didn’t notice until my sons pointed it out, but I have a “writing face”. I will act out the emotions of a scene and mouth my character’s dialogue. Apparently it’s pretty funny to watch.
Were you an avid reader growing up?
Yes! I was a late reader (I was in special ed until fourth grade) but once it clicked, I was reading everything from Encyclopedia Brown to Isaac Asimov. No library was safe and used book stores were more exciting than candy shops.
If you could form the ultimate writers’ group, which authors past or present would you invite to join you?
Terry Pratchett, Isaac Asimov, H.P. Lovecraft, Ayn Rand, and probably others that aren’t coming to mind at the moment. Imagine reading their rough drafts!
Do you snack while writing and if so, what is your favorite snack?
Nope. Weirdly enough I find it too distracting. I save my tea for writing breaks.
Who has influenced your writing the most?
My friend/ex/writing partner/proofreader Shane DeMink. He was the first person I was comfortable showing my writing to and is still the only person who’s allowed to read my rough drafts. He’s a very comfortable, non-judgmental, encourager who happens to look like a scary asshole. Without his confidence-boosting, I’d still just be daydreaming about writing instead of doing it.
Is there anything you would like my readers to know about you and your book?
I’d like you to know how much I appreciate you taking the time to read this interview, Gina’s lovely review, or even The Dust Remains. Your feedback and support mean the world to me.
For those wondering about a sequel, yes there’s one coming. Expect Ashes to Ashes 2: To the Living sometime before October 2019.
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