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Daniel Ruth

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Daniel grew up reading fantasy, science fiction and playing various RPGs. He has enjoyed sharing his worlds as a GM (Game Master) and thought he would share some additional stories he thought up.

Born in Canada in 1969, he moved to Chicago when he was about four years old and then a few years later moved again to New Jersey where he finished his school years. He is married and has two daughters. He presently makes his living as an engineer in California.

See what he is up to at his Blog: https://danielfruth.wordpress.com/

His website is at: www.myworlds.icu
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Daniel Ruth I used to get inspired by playing RPGs. Since then the RPGs I played have gotten further and further from the ones I really enjoyed. So perhaps it's t…moreI used to get inspired by playing RPGs. Since then the RPGs I played have gotten further and further from the ones I really enjoyed. So perhaps it's true to say the lack of RPGs in the genre I enjoy inspire me to create my own worlds.(less)
Daniel Ruth My friends and I started a book club. Every month choose a book, read it, and discuss it. So far the first is "We Are Bob". I asked the others if they…moreMy friends and I started a book club. Every month choose a book, read it, and discuss it. So far the first is "We Are Bob". I asked the others if they wanted to publish reviews on my website but so far mine is the only one there. The next book will be Leviathan Wakes". None of these were my choices but I enjoyed the first one and hope to enjoy the second. Naturally, I read a lot more than that, but there is a short answer.(less)
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I was contacted a couple of months ago by Sheperd: Discover the best books. They wanted to showcase a book I wrote. Naturally I accepted. I have been pretty horrible at marketing my book, so anything that could help was welcome. However, the way they do so is pretty unique.

An author gives them a book to showcase, but that’s not the endpoint. The author then lists five books that had an impact

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