Undoubtedly, the best accomplishment that modern democracy has ever achieved was to firmly separate state and religion. Without persecution of religious minorities and most importantly – no preferential treatment for state servants regardless of their beliefs or lack thereof. It sounds splendid in theory, doesn’t it? Pity it doesn’t work in real life. Let me expound on that: To begin with, let’s evaluate that… Read More
The Influence: A Very Unpleasant Man
Back in KL, the third instalment sees Alex having to deal with some inquisitive and anything but friendly people. Meanwhile, in her search for answers, Kris discovers rumours about a legendary Pacific artefact, centuries old, and learns of the ruthlessness of unscrupulous individuals intent on finding and possessing it. Unwittingly, she gets Alex and herself started on a journey from which they may never… Read More
A classic Greek fable: find yourself in this picture!
Yes, it is you, right there – with your stupid, thankful expression, so happy with your masters caring about you that you willingly leave all decision-making to them. After all, surely they have your best interests at heart? Don’t you just love that feeling of finally belonging somewhere, in a group that welcomes you with open hoofs? It was so easy to qualify for… Read More
You didn’t think this could happen in Singapore, did you?
To brighten up your Sunday I’ve published the rest of the second part of the novel – the three remaining chapters. However, if you are squeamish about reading explicit yet brief descriptions of sex, you may want to skip parts of Chapter 13. The plot thickens, and Alex starts getting concerned about his health and general well-being. Read it all at https://www.jovancic.com/the-influence-singapore-fling/
Unhappy editors
Janis and Tiggy are still not convinced that my latest chapter in Blatteparadis is finished – or even good enough – after I read it out to them. ‘Where’s the expected description of yummy food that we’ve gotten used to and want to continue reading about,’ Janis complained loudly while Tiggy pointed out that there was no explicit sex whatsoever in the chapter, ‘not… Read More
The Influence: next chapter is now online for your reading pleasure
The Influence – Singapore Fling
A pictorial guide to The Influence
For a novel to attract readers and continue to captivate them, it always needs to fulfil the three Ps: a twisty Plot, a believable Protagonist and an exotic Place. The plot is there (And, oh boy, you’ve no idea just how far it’s going to take you, do you?), as well as the protagonists (or possibly antagonists, it’s up to you to figure it… Read More
The Influence: another Sunday, another chapter published
Actually, I published two chapters today based on the feedback from my steadily increasing number of online readers, wishing (nay, demanding) to read more. I appreciate you appreciating my writing! After all, the only raison d’être for a writer is an expectant and satisfied reader base, isn’t it? To read the novel, go to jovancic.com/the-influence. Please do continue rating and reviewing what you read… Read More
Latest additions to the site: a new chapter from The Influence and a haiku
I felt that Sundays are good days for publishing new chapters from The Influence, thus here is the latest one. As for the haikus, I was distracted in July but the August haiku is now online. For my Swedish readers: Inspirationen för Blatteparadis flödar och lär fortsätta under åtminstone ett par veckor till. Zoran har lämnat sin “comfort zone” – kvarteren runt Stureplan och… Read More
Do you want to be the first to read my novels?
Within barely two months, my website has acquired a faithful following on four continents and some fifteen countries, with new visitors arriving daily! This kind of support surely must be awarded. As of today, all of you will gradually get full access to my novels online. I’m starting with the finished one, The Influence, and will add a new chapter each week. Later this… Read More