05/09/2025
SPECIAL EVENT! LOCAL AUTHOR, DANIEL SAYRE!!
May 20, TUESDAY 8:45 A.M. CLASS
Location: 3151 Union Ave., San Jose 95124 (campus of Trinity Presbyterian Church).
I'm excited to announce that we'll have an author visit from Daniel Sayre, author of Becoming Glitch and Finding Silvereyes (superhero novels) on Tuesday, May 20 during DENISE BOIKO'S 8:45 a.m. British Literature class. Because that is our last week of classes, there will also be class party goodies available, so it should be a fun time for all. Daniel will be talking about how he creates superpowers for his heroes, using physics principles...but then twisting them a bit. There will be a bit of time for Q&A and/or talking about the creative writing process.
Daniel is a homeschool grad and is a Christian--and his books are fascinating and gripping. If the name sounds familiar, he is the brother of Alina Sayre (also a homeschool grad), author of the Voyages of the Legend fantasy series.
Please invite friends who are checking out Emmaus Road, since Daniel's presentation will be interesting and engaging. If you're coming, please let me know ahead of time so we can set up enough tables and have enough goodies. Daniel will have some of his books available for purchase and will autograph books. Even if you can't come, please tell others about his books. He truly appreciates the word-of-mouth publicity.
Here is Denise Boiko's review of Daniel's second book, Finding Silvereyes (fun fact: she edited the book):
Daniel Sayre has done it again with an engaging, can’t-put-it-down superhero novel that attracts readers well beyond the scope of the traditional “superhero” audience. He’s cooked up a gourmet recipe with all the appealing ingredients that readers are hungry for. A strong plot captures attention and comes dangerously close to shutting down the reader’s regular responsibilities (it may actually have crossed that line a few times). Characters that we love to love and love to hate, depending on which side of the conflict they are on, entertain us with their quirky traits and intensity, while constantly building suspense with both their victories and their vulnerabilities.
Sayre’s impressive ability to invent unexpected and creative “enhancements” (superpowers) in both the protagonists and the villains leaves the reader scratching his or her head, wondering “How did he come up with that?” The humor and honesty of the stream-of-consciousness thoughts coming from the main character’s (Glitch’s) mind, as well as the serious and often anguished reflections of the new character, Silvereyes, draw the reader deep into the vortex of this new adventure.
Blog — The Emmaus Road SPECIAL EVENT - DANIEL SAYRE VISITS OUR SCHOOL! May 20, TUESDAY 8:45 a.m. British Literature CLASS:From teacher, Denise Boiko…I'm excited to announce that we'll have an author visit from Daniel Sayre, author of Becoming Glitch and Finding Silvereyes (superhero novels) on Tuesday, May 20 dur...
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