Toby Streams the Universe

TOBY STREAMS THE UNIVERSE.  A psychic in the Big City, just trying to stay sane….  Now available at amazon!

Toby Hay is a psychic living in New York City, supporting his screwed-up family using his visions to play the stock market. He also helps his private investigator best-friend with the occasional case–all while trying not to read the future of every person he meets. Such as Toby’s new neighbor, a beautiful painter hiding from her violent Ex. Or Toby’s psychic, sex-pot, sister, scared of her own future. Or his quirky virtual-assistant, struggling to care for her sick child. Toby wants to help them all, but his super-psychic father trained him not to interfere, lest he lose his own sanity in the process. Toby’s father knew everything–he must have had good reasons for his rules. Of course, he vanished nearly a year ago…

Then a voice speaks in Toby’s mind, offering a path away from the dark future predicted by the Family Histories–if only Toby will challenge what his father taught him and learn to use his visions, rather than merely control them. Now Toby must find his father, uncover the identity of the voice, and save his friends from their futures, all while figuring out how to live inside his own, increasingly strange mind.

Quotes from some of the wonderful fan letters I have received about this book….

“…It’s so refreshing to read an urban fantasy that centers around an engaging male character, without all the machismo so often found in such stories. It was one of those reading experiences where you want to go slowly so the story doesn’t end, and yet speed through it because you have to find out how it resolves.”

“…LOVED “Toby Streams the Universe” and am looking forward to his further adventures. It was well written with great character development. Thanks for a wonderful read.”

“…I read Toby Streams the Universe over the weekend and loved it.  I read the whole book straight through, getting the bulk of it read after I had put my kiddo to bed and ended up staying up waaaaaay past my bed time because I couldn’t put it down.  I loved the fast pace, the adventure, and thought it had just enough romance to keep it real without delving into the realm of bodice ripper.”

“…I really enjoyed your book.  Its not one I will easily forget like a lot of books I have read in the past, but one I look forward to reading over and over again.”

“…What a unique concept, and I’m in love with Toby. I just want to hold him and quiet all those voices. :) Thank you so much for a great book!”

“…I loved the story and the characters, and it kept me interested and was not predictable or formulaic.  I especially liked that instead of the usual martyrdom, burn-at-the-stake, lonely recluse, pillar-of-steel-with-no-needs or other such theme that usually pops up for psychic-types, you allowed the character to be both psychic and have a normal life and normal angst.  And a good ending!”

“…Your writing is really polished, and I felt like it gave me as the reader enough to create a vivid mental movie without giving too much and getting in the way.”

Thank you everyone for writing me! 

 

9 Responses to Toby Streams the Universe

  1. Rainbow says:

    Darling! I came across you and your work a while ago, when I was doing some unschooling research – so funny that I come back now to buy one of your books the day before you put it up for free!!!
    But seriously – I am so happy to pay for a copy of your work, I think you should be paid, especially on your birthday! – but I don’t have a kindle and would be reading it off my laptop of iPhone. Does this work, or can I buy a PDF version straight from you?

    Lots of love and all the best for your journey
    - and happy birthday!!!

    Rainbow x

  2. Rainbow says:

    ps. What you wrote about homeschooling (unschooling) was so beautiful! We have just started! x x

  3. maya says:

    Hello Rainbow, how delightful to meet you. I’m delighted too that you want to buy a copy of either of my books. Yes, you can download the kindle app for free onto your iphone. I love reading on my ipod, especially late at night with the light dimmed, easy to hold in one hand and flick the “pages” with a thumb. Thanks so much for the birthday wishes, and I hope you like the book!
    Also, that’s very exciting that you are starting unschooling. Look at my blogroll for Sandra Dodd and Joyce Fetteroll’s websites if you haven’t already been reading them. They are terrific and huge influences on me. Best wishes!
    Maya

  4. J. Morgan Michaels says:

    Great story…first I’ve read in awhile that made me wonder about the characters when I’d put down my kindle. Excellent work. Thanks for the enjoyment.

    J. Morgan Michaels

  5. maya says:

    Hello Morgan, thanks so much for your comment! I really appreciate it and am thrilled you enjoyed the book.

  6. Kelly says:

    LOVED this book! I could not put it down and read the whole thing in 2 hours. Awesome characters and fantastic story – any news on a sequel?!

  7. Hannah says:

    Hi Maya, I just wanted to tell you that I am half way through “Toby” and am so so impressed with how you capture the mind of a psychic in way that is so authentic. The story has characters with great depth and contrast from one another. Congrats on the success and on writing a terrific novel.

    -Hannah

  8. maya says:

    Thank you Hannah, for your comment and your feeedback! I’m delighted you enjoyed the book. It’s always fun to meet my readers!

  9. [...] I was rather shocked today to realise that it’s been a month and a day since I last posted a review.  I’ve still been reading as voraciously as ever but somehow the bits and pieces of my life seem to have taken centre stage, pushing the reviews off into the wings. So today I’m going to balance things up a little bit by reviewing an urban/paranormal/psychological fantasy called ‘Toby Streams the Universe’. [...]

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