D. J. Pratt
Journey into a Mystical Realm of History, Science & Most-Importantly, Love
”In the shadows of forgotten realms where time weaves the ancient tapestry of fate, souls wander through the corridors of centuries, each seeking the other half of their eternal story.”
The universe is a wondrous place – a place where the foundations of existence are cast from a crucible of love. Where people are more that what is shown by the flesh and relationships are greater than the sum of the people within them. Human connection – in all of its beautiful forms – is to be celebrated and cherished.
Embrace the story…
Video voice talent: Poddy Wilson
Latest Podcast: Prima Nocta Deep Dive
Audio PlayerAbout Prima Nocta
What if the universe conspired against you?
What if it teased you with your forever love – your other half – dangled in front of you for one passionate, sensual moment… then snatched them away?
There are threads that connect us all.
The most important ones are those that connect us to those souls we are meant to know now and again over many lives: those within our soul tribe. These people form us: they are fundamental to our very being. We may come to know them from time to time – we recognize them from an almost instantaneous deep sense of harmony. When we meet them in life, we just know who they are.
Fated Mates.
An enigmatic witch and a pursued scholar. A displaced geisha and a pining daimyō. A randy duke and a terrified sharecropper. A razor gang gangster and a luckless trollop. A witchy escort and a terminal writer, a heroic bioengineer and an obsessed quantum physicist. What do they have in common?
This is a collection of the stories of six couples who describe their experiences as they travel, together, along an emotional, metaphysical and scientific journey of discovery. Along the way, they learn to understand themselves, each other and the true nature of reality…
…and to correct the universe’s malicious plan to destroy their chance of true fulfillment.
Advisory: while this is, at heart, a story about deep love, there is material within suitable only for adults 18+
♥ This is a standalone novel, but there are two more related novels coming that enrich the story: Prima Nocta II (Dominique’s Journey) is planned for Winter, ’25. Subscribe to my distribution to be notified when it releases!
Quotes / Critical Response
- "It's a novel so satisfying and rich, it made me cry"
- "The book goes from good to great in surprising ways."
- "A celebration of sexuality, but it's really about connection"
- "Vivid prose and heartfelt moments"
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Artwork: The Lovers
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Book Club Discussion Prompts
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About the Author
Welcome to the World of D.J.Pratt
Award Winning Author
D.J.Pratt is an author who explores the intricate connections between people through mystical romance, fantasy and science fiction. With a rich background from education and life experiences and led by a lifelong passion for writing, Pratt’s stories are inspired by history, fiction and speculative science. The author’s dedication to understanding the human experience is evident on every page, inviting readers to ponder the mysteries of fate, connection, love, and the universe.
When not caring for the family or writing, Pratt’s hobbies include reading, hiking, woodworking, FRP, cosplay, Latin dance, Zumba and yoga.
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As you know, AI is trying to emulate storytelling… but what it writes is flat, derivative and unoriginal. The art it creates is also derivative: essentially stealing elements of human creators’ art and adapting or reshaping it. AI lacks the love and spirit that is expressed by the human heart. My books are written by me: with the actual hands I was born with and at a simple keyboard. The talented artist who does my art is a lovely soul and extraordinary creator — and pure flesh and blood. And the articles on this website were all written by actual people.
Admittedly, however I did use a tad bit of AI in this website: “The Deep Dive” podcast was done by an AI engine that I played with out of curiosity — it’s not completely correct (what podcast is?), but I hope that posting it might help you understand what the book is about, while not impinging on the human’s inalienable right to create art.