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Allan Avidano

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Born

Naples, Italy

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Fiction

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David Mitchell, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Salman Rushdie, Haruki Murakami, He ...more

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My life has been greatly defined by literature, art, and travel. I studied English and History as an undergrad, spent nearly a decade abroad but then returned to New York City, my favorite place in the world, and pursued a higher degree to work with the mentally ill population. My writing reflects and unifies these various interests. Check out my website at: www.allanavidano.com
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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Allan Avidano I believe it was Henry James who said it best when delivering a lecture to aspiring writers. Apparently James got to the podium and asked the audience…moreI believe it was Henry James who said it best when delivering a lecture to aspiring writers. Apparently James got to the podium and asked the audience (and I paraphrase): "So, you would like to be writers..." to which many heads began nodding. James replied, "Well then go home and write," and with that he walked off the stage. There is no better advice.(less)

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Allan Avidano A variation of the the last man on earth theme that has been done to death. This will have a different spin on it.

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	The Other Son 4.42 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2014 — 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
	Secrets Most Writers and Publishers Will Never Tell You by Tara Tomczyk, Everett De Morier, Coralee Boileau 3.50 avg rating — 4 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