Ben Schwartz

@SabrinaBrandon Thanks very much for your interest. Please do let me know what you think after you've read the excerpt -- just uploaded chapter 2 as well ... Best, Ben S.

@EurekaEureka Thank you indeed for your kind words. I am not the sort, as you have inferred, who "rolls over" in the face of adversity. 
          
          Before the Following Sea is not a "conventional" novel, either in its structure or themes; that said, however, its unusual-ness is not capricious or contrived. I hope you enjoy the first couple of chapters, and if so, I'll be happy to provide you with the remainder ... Best, Ben S.

Thank you for becoming a fan.  I just read your profile and I absolutely MUST read your exerpt.  I'm adding it to my Library to read later.  

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          Forgot to give you the link to the clubs. here it is.

@BenSchwartz it's an honor knowing you. We crib about trivial things in life while you rebuilt you life with such finesse and now as I read your profile your courage and perseverance makes me salute you. When I saw you went back to the sea conquering all the negativity that it brought, You me realize what's really a "Don't give up" attitude is all about. 
          
          As far as your book is concerned, I am sure you will do great. To get your book known across the site, you can aptly use the forums. 
          
          http://www.wattpad.com/club/38-share-your-story
          
          I will make you a book cover and an ad for you to use while promoting your book. Also you can always give your inputs the forums need not be just the share your story club.
          
          In the above link, on the right hand side you can see the club names. I am sure people will be willing to read your inspiring work. Hope you have great experience in here. I will always be here for your help, whenever you need any.
          
          On to your story, and I will surely give you the feedback on it.

And by the way, my birthday's October 23 ...

You're most welcome -- look forward to reading your work, which I'll begin doing now!! 

Thank you for Following me @BenSchwartz :)))

Maja,
          
          I hope this finds you well -- thanks very much for your message, indeed. It's 8:30 here in Massachusetts, and I was pleased to find your note in my inbox this morning, as I'm new to Wattpad and would appreciate your guidance as I come up to speed on this site.
          
          There's a bit about me and my writing (some of which I will upload later) on my profile page, but here's a bit more: I'm a dedicated reader as well as a writer, so this site seems terrific for both purposes -- reading others' work, and getting their feedback on mine. My literary agent suggested I investigate this site, and it seems a good suggestion.
          
          So, if I upload a chapter of my book, how do I get people to read it? It's a broadly autobiographical, literary novel, and I'd be pleased to get people's thoughts. My agent currently has it under submission, and it would be helpful to me to hear from other readers. 
          
          Thanks again for your note, and please do feel free to be in touch as you like ... Best, Ben S.
          
          

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