Magician, Man and Beast: The Hero Within

In its early manuscript form, Magician, Man and Beast was introduced to readers as a free sample on New Zealand writing critique site - worthyofpublishing.com.

This New Zealand writing site allowed readers to rate and comment on new work. For several years, Magician, Man and Beast was the highest rated sample with hundreds of five-star reviews.

"The highest rated manuscript currently on worthyofpublishing.com is Daniel Williamson's popular fantasy trilogy Magician, Man and Beast."

"This humble New Zealander has received an overwhelmingly positive response from international readers on the site, ' says Cook, who is in the process of locating the right publisher for the book."

Taken from press release.
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Wednesday, 10 June 2009, 10:06 am. Press Release: Worthy of Publishing

"Daniel Williamson has showcased part of his book 'Magician, Man and Beast' on Worthyofpublishing.com since December the 10th 2007 to gain valuable market feedback.
Consistent, positive reader feedback on Daniel's book (Manuscript) so far suggests that he has written an outstanding book. In my view, this is a next best seller just waiting to be discovered by a big international publisher and we will see to it that this happens.
Currently Daniel's book is the 'most read' of all time on worthyofpublishing.com and is also one of the highest rated by readers on the website."
Aaron Cook
Director, worthyofpublishing

(Quote taken from worthyofpublishing, com )- Wonderfully written. My fav line: 'The dead pretended to ignore their fate.'
Jentry Tuesday, June 09, 2009

(Quote taken from worthyofpublishing, com )- I have read non-stop since joining 6 days ago. You are amazing, THIS is amazing. Have you sent this to publishers? I would love to have it in book form, what fantastic work
LadyFirenze Thursday, April 16, 2009

(Quote taken from worthyofpublishing, com )- This is a truly amazing book, and my favourite type of fantasy, one that doesn't begin with the plot, but it unfolds as you read it. Too many writers put the entire back-story into the first paragraph, and I personally think that takes the fun out of it.
On a side note, I love your illustrations. The style of some of them remind me of Tolkien's original sketches
J. M. Nalley Sunday, August 17, 2008

(Quote taken from worthyofpublishing, com )- Your story is well constructed. I enjoyed the imagery of the dead landscape and the feeling of being followed; joining the story at the end of a quest was interesting as well.
C.J. Sinclair Wednesday, October 08, 2008
I am a fan of Tolkien and I love how you manage to sound slightly similar to his writing and yet entirely original. Good job, I'll read your other chapters when I get time =]
Keep writing =]
Samantha Tuesday, August 19, 2008

(Quote taken from worthyofpublishing, com )- Great! reminds me of Jonathon Stroud. Keep up the good work and I loved your details.
soccerhead67 Sunday, June 07, 2009

(Quote taken from worthyofpublishing, com )- This is a wonderful fairy tale. You are as good as Lloyd Alexander.
Nesty Monday, June 01, 2009

(Quote taken from worthyofpublishing, com )- Adjective heaven awash in the rapids of a nightmare tale!
Chris Lee Wednesday, June 18, 2008