Edge of the Galaxy - A Unique Science-Fiction Devotional

✨Introduction:
Welcome to the captivating world of "Edge of the Galaxy" by Brock Eastman – a thrilling science fiction adventure that seamlessly weaves action-packed narratives with faith-filled lessons. This unique science-fiction devotional takes readers on an interplanetary journey with Gavin Greystone and his family, exploring the challenges of life in space while imparting valuable insights applicable to everyday life.

Key Features:

✝️ Faith-Filled Lessons:

• "Edge of the Galaxy" stands out by integrating faith-filled lessons into its gripping storyline. As readers follow Gavin's adventures through his star log entries, they encounter meaningful reflections on faith, identity, and purpose. The narrative serves as a source of inspiration and encouragement, making this devotional a valuable addition to the science fiction genre.

🪐 Interplanetary Adventure:

• Set in the year 2095 on the space station Provider above Saturn's moon, Titan, the story unfolds as Gavin and his family embrace life as space explorers. The challenges they face in space, combined with the excitement of exploration, create a dynamic narrative that keeps readers eagerly turning pages.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Dynamics:

• "Edge of the Galaxy" explores the dynamics of Gavin's family as they work together to expand humankind's footprint on the surface of Titan. The story beautifully portrays the bonds of family and the strength derived from unity, making it relatable to readers of all ages.

🎨 Colorful Illustrations:

• Enhancing the reading experience, the book features beautiful color illustrations that bring the interplanetary adventure to life. The visual elements add depth to the storytelling, immersing readers in the vast and wondrous landscapes of space.

🧬 Life's Purpose and Identity:

• Through numerous trials, Gavin discovers not only who he is but also the plan that God has for him. This theme of self-discovery and divine purpose adds a layer of depth to the narrative, encouraging readers to reflect on their own journeys of purpose and identity.

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In "Edge of the Galaxy," Brock Eastman has created a masterful blend of science fiction and devotional elements, offering readers a unique and enriching reading experience. This Amazon A+ Page serves as a gateway to the extraordinary world of Gavin Greystone and his family, where faith and adventure converge in the vastness of space. Embark on this interstellar journey and discover the profound lessons that await on the "Edge of the Galaxy."

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What is this?

Marketing, advertising, promotions! 

I went to get a degree in marketing at Illinois State University in Normal, IL.

​Okay so maybe not every kids' dream job. It's not a very glamorous sounding degree I know, but I knew that it was stable, that I could get a job at one of the two major companies in central Illinois; Caterpillar and State Farm. (Indeed upon graduating I had offers at both of the companies.) I knew I could make a career of it, provide for my family, and be creative. 

I ended up selecting a company called MultiAd. I wasn't there long though, before suddenly I got a call to work for a company that would change the trajectory of my life.  
In fact newly married I turned to my wife and asked do you want to move to Colorado?
To this day I can not remember applying for the job they called me about. A job that had nothing to do with my degree, or chosen career field. No indeed, I would find myself in IT (information technology) at a company called...

My interest in marketing, and how to indeed market books, became core to The Quest for Truth series' very cover designs and even the titling of each and every book in the series.
Maybe you have already noticed this very cool feature. Take your Quest for Truth books, put them in order from left to right starting with Taken and ending with Hope, and with their spines facing you. 

What do you notice?

Don't have your own set? Let's fix that. 

You can also scroll down to reveal the super cool secret.

Scroll to see the spines of The Quest for Truth!

Keep Scrolling...

Just a bit more...

I was always fascinated by airplanes, and spaceships. My second largest collection of books, were airplane books, primarily military aircraft. The shear speed of the airplanes, the sophisticated weapons they carried, all interested me. I enjoyed attending airshows, and in particular recall my first experience seeing the Blue Angels. In fact I still dash outside of my house, as air force planes fly over where I live. 

I call out the airplane type, F-22 Raptor, V-22 Osprey, F-18 Hornet, etc. In fact I followed the competitions for the JSF (Joint Strike Fighter) which is known as the F-35 Lightning II. And I still have my copy of Popular Mechanics issue covering the JSF!
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Interesting Fact, before the F-22 was officially called Raptor, it was referred to as the Lightning II. I had a video game called F-22 Lighting II. But then they corrected it with F-22 Raptor.

So any guesses so far as to what my career choice was as a junior in High School? 

No?

I found myself intrigued and inspired by the F-22 Raptor, and I wanted to be part of creating such a fantastic powerful machine. One that could continue giving the United States air superiority. 

Of course I had watched the movie Top Gun (F-14s), and the idea of out matching our enemies in the sky, was exciting. But I didn't have a desire to be a pilot, nor did I want to join the actual air force.

​In fact I didn't even fly on an airplane, until my senior year of high school. 

I was fairly good at math and science, and so Aerospace Engineering made sense as a career path. I could apply my skills in math and science, to creating something I really enjoyed thinking about; airplanes.

So I applied and was accepted to several universities that excelled in aerospace engineering, and so my career path was chosen.

Well at least until I realized maybe engineering wasn't what I thought it would be. As a boy I loved to draw, and so I would draw all sorts of things; dinosaurs, Civil War murals, construction equipment, and of course airplanes. But I wouldn't just draw one small piece or component to the airplane, but the whole thing.

And now, many years down the road, with a bit more insight into who I am, I realize that I was always more of a big vision person, a macro idea person. And while I have played my small part in many larger projects, when I was determining my career choice for the 'rest of my life' I didn't picture myself at a desk, drawing one small component for an airplane.

​So alas, I still had yet to discover what I wanted to do for my career, and the countdown to graduation had begun.

​...and owned lots of dinosaur toys (which I still have today)!

I love dinosaurs! 

​​Did I want to become a paleontologist to discover what happened to them—volcanoes, asteroids, disease, a flood? In truth, no, that’s not really what I was after.

What I wanted as a kid was to see a real live dinosaur… okay, what I really wanted was to ride one.

There is a solution to getting these often direct lessons in a nonfiction book into the minds of your kids through the power of fiction. Generally perceived as entertainment, fiction books can provide the exact same values and lessons you wish your adolescents to pick up on. The genres and stories run the gamut, from what authentic love looks like to Biblical allegories, powerful character traits, epic tales that shine light on deep friendship, heroic feats that teach kids to stand up for what they know is right even in the face of adversity, or telling the truth no matter the consequences.

As an author, I not only look at the theme of my entire series and each individual book when I write, but I also try to provide examples within the details of the characters starring in my stories. Take Oliver for instance: he’s got great leadership skills, he’s strong, he’s confident, and he’s courageous—he’s everything a young man wants to be. But he’s also at times arrogant, quick to anger, impatient to listen, and not willing to work as a team. Oliver needs to be relatable to his readers, but he also has to grow right alongside them. We watch his character develop, and in the end, the readers see traits they wish to embody.

If you think back to the books you loved most growing up—or even now—you’ll probably find in some way you relate to a character, whether through their past, their journey, or who they become. Maybe it’s not that you’re just like them, but they embrace the traits you aspire to have. They may give you the courage to make a change in your life or conquer a fear. What characters in stories have done for you, they can also do for your kids.

When shown through the characters of an exciting adventure or emotional journey, character traits can connect with a reader without making them feel the lesson is being forced upon them. Your kids will find themselves relating their own lives and their own journeys to the characters of the story. Even vast epics like the Lord of the Rings teach character traits your kid will relate to such as you can accomplish things greater than yourself, being wealthy is not the most important thing in life, be honest with others and yourself, be courageous, and size doesn’t matter, having “heart” does.

​And if your kids still resist a fiction book handed to them by you, enlist the help of a cool aunt or uncle, or perhaps an older cousin. Personal recommendations for books go a long way in engaging a reader. Often if someone likeminded has invested in reading a book or series, your kid is more likely to see the investment as worth their own time. ​

Readers can make all the difference to an author's success. If you've read The Quest for Truth and enjoyed it, would you consider doing all or at least a few of the below items. Reviewing a book lets others know that they should invest their time and money it the book! I'm hoping to get The Quest for Truth books up to 500 reviews each. Would you help?

Here is my list for awesome #Questers! Have you?

1. Told your friends and Family about The Quest for Truth?
2. Asked your local public library, church library, and school library to order The Quest for Truth?
3. Reviewed The Quest for Truth on these online retailers? 
   1. Taken (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Mardel, Christian Book, Books-A-Million) 
   2. Risk (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Mardel, Christian Book, Books-A-Million, Family Christian) 
   3. Unleash (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Mardel, Christian Book, Books-A-Million, Family Christian) 
   4. Tangle (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Christian Book, Books-A-Million) 
   5. Truthful Test (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million) 
   6. Coming Storm (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million)
4. Reviewed The Quest for Truth on Goodreads.
5. Liked my Author facebook page? 
6. Followed me on Twitter?
7. Followed me on Pinterest?
   1. Re-pinned the covers? Taken, Risk, Unleash, Tangle, Coming Storm, Truthful Test
8. Subscribed to my YouTube channel?
9. Added me to your circle on Google?
10. Subscribed to the Phoenix eNewsletter?

Thank you for your support it means the world to me. And as we get ready for the launch of Hope your help is sure to make the release of the final book, a HUGE SUCCESS!

You can make a huge different in spreading the word about my books by simply requesting that your local library purchase any of my books. Using the tax dollars your family is already paying, your school or public library, will be happy to stock great new middle grade and young adult fiction as well as picture books. Simply print out the book list below (downloadable) and take it into your library to request they purchase and shelve these titles. Send me an email and let me know when the libraries have stocked the book or books and I'll send you something awesome! 

​Brock Eastman's Book List. 

Quest for Truth

• Taken - 978-1596382459
• Risk – 978-1596382466
• Unleash – 978-1596382473
• Tangle – 978-1596382480
• Hope (July 2018)
• Waste Deep –978-1946692009
• Coming Storm –978-1946692030
• Truthful Test – 978-1946692047
• Davey & the Mech –978-1946692061
• Quest for Truth Galaxy – 978-1946692153

Sages of Darkness

• HowlSage – 978-1946692146 or 978-1946692139
• BlizzardSage (October 2017) – 9781946692184 or 9781946692191
• CrimsonSage (May 2018) – 9781946692207 or 9781946692214

• Wasted Wood – 978-1946692054

Nebula Chronicles

• Endeavor – 978-1946692085 or 978-1946692078
• Velocity (August 2017) – 9781946692160 or 9781946692177
• Journey (January 2018)
• Plasma (May 2018)

Hippopolis

• Rainbow Hippo – 978-0692495834
• Happy Hippo – 978-0692506264
• Count Hippo, Count – 978-0692531655
• Alpha Hippo – 978-1946692023

Imagination Station

• Showdown with the Shepherd – 978-1589976313

Looking for fun resources to encourage your kids in learning and using their God-given, creative abilities?  Imagination Soup gives you just that.

Melissa Taylor, a mom of two and former teacher, blogs weekly on ImaginationSoup.net, giving everything your child needs from engaging book recommendations to intriguing writing prompts and contests to multiplication songs and even coding.

Melissa has recently read The Quest for Truth series and LOVED it. You can read her review here.

If you haven't listened to either Wasted Wood, Coming Storm, or Truthful Test you're missing out.You can find all three on Audible here. And with every new release (Coming Storm) I offer the first ten people a free download in exchange for a review. If you'd like a free copy of Coming Storm (An Obbin adventure from The Quest for Truth) fill out the contact form below.

What people are saying:
Wasted Wood
"Kept My Daughter and I Engaged Till The End" - J. Ruis
"Amazing Storyline!! Highly reccomended!!!" - Rebecca
"Excellent! Can't Wait for the Next One" - H. Dickinson
Truthful Test
"Such a great mini-story in the TQ4T universe!" - Amazon Customer
"Fantastic story for kids and their parents" - Jason G. Duesing
"This Was A Good Short Sci Fi With A Lesson" - Teresa

If you're a subscriber to Clubhouse then you've probably already received your July issue and discovered my latest story Waste Deep. This fun story is about Grey Wikk and life in an undersea colony beneath the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica.

The story teaches a valuable lesson about serving others and features Grey, his parents, and 3 lovable penguins. I hope you'll consider subscribing to this awesome magazine. 

If you've read the story I'd love to hear what you thought. I know I've had a few questions asking how Grey might be related to the rest of the Wikk family featured in The Quest for Truth.

If you want to catch future stories and articles be sure to subscribe to Clubhouse and Clubhouse Jr. magazines right away.

Clubhouse and Clubhouse Jr. stories you might have missed:
Coming Storm - January 2012 Clubhouse
Carrying the Cure - March 2015 Clubhouse
Mother's Day Mess - May 2016 Clubhouse Jr.
Waste Deep - July 2016 - Clubhouse

Clubhouse and Clubhouse Jr. stories you won't want to miss:
Christmas Story - December 2016 - Clubhouse Jr.
Fizzlebop Experiments - 4 Issues in 2016 - Clubhouse Jr.
​More to come

Does your school, local, or church library have The Quest for Truth books? If not consider donating a set to the library so that other readers can find the series. After all if you're reading this then you probably liked the series at least a little, so why not share the fun and adventure with others. If you decide to donate leave a comment below, so I can personally thank you. And if you're library already has the series, do me a favor and take a picture of them and let me know the library name, city, and state. I might just be sending them a box of bookmarks.