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Brian J. Smith

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Born

Seattle, The United States

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Science Fiction

Influences

Robert A. Heinlein, Herman Wouk, Tolkien

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August 2019

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Brian J. Smith is a 1990 graduate of the University of Southern California and NROTC program. Upon graduation he was commissioned an officer in the U.S. Navy and served several years on active duty. He is currently a commercial pilot and writing enthusiast residing in Boise, Idaho.

He can be contacted through Centauri-Evergreen Publishing, at brianjsmith68@yahoo.com, or right here at Goodreads!

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Brian J. Smith Since I don't write for a living, I don't need to worry about deadlines. Therefore, dealing with writer's block is a little easier for me.

For the mos…moreSince I don't write for a living, I don't need to worry about deadlines. Therefore, dealing with writer's block is a little easier for me.

For the most part, I just walk away from the project for however long it takes. Usually I'll take long walks in the morning or evening, and if I'm stuck on something I just let my mind chew on it in the background while I'm exercising or doing something else.

So far, that has always done the trick. Eventually that mental epiphany comes, and then I get right back at it. (less)

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What’s the best thing about being a writer?

Brian J. Smith As someone with an introverted nature, the best thing for me has been the way writing lets me expand my imagination and lose myself in worlds of my ow…moreAs someone with an introverted nature, the best thing for me has been the way writing lets me expand my imagination and lose myself in worlds of my own making.

That, and telling a rip-roaring, fun story! (less)

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Average rating: 4.42 · 131 ratings · 51 reviews · 32 distinct works

	Singularity Point (Concordium Book 1) 4.27 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2019 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Abbie's Wrath by Brian J. Smith (Goodreads Author), Alien Buddha (Contributor) 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Reflections it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	BEYOND THE VEIL by Brian J. Smith (Goodreads Author), Tristania (Artist), Alien Buddha (Contributor) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Inherit the Stars (Concordium Book 3) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Strange Discovery and Other Strange Discoveries really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Coloring Book: Magical Unicorn Coloring Book for Girls, Boys, and Anyone Who Loves Women's (8.5"x11") inches up to 105 Pages. 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Design Well, Be Well: Minimalist Gridline Notebook 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Life of Brian - the Other One 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Black Tiger: A Novel of Slightly Alternate History 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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History of US Naval Operations in WWII, 15 Vols

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Brian Smith made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Please remove.... topic " Actually, it looks like Black Tiger is already there, so please remove all other books except for Black Tiger and Singularity Point. Thanks, Brian. "
Mar 29, 2025 07:35PM