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John Meszaros

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in Ypsilanti, The United States
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Read my blog at: http://dilophosaurusbard.blogspot.com/

Also check out my State Cryptids blog at: http://statecryptids.blogspot.com/

And Scarecrows I Have Known: https://livingscarecrows.blogspot.com/

John Meszaros graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Biology which, combined with his love for world cultures and history, has served him well in his writing and art. He's worked a variety of jobs and volunteer positions: Cancer Research Lab Assistant, Museum Docent, Aquarium Diver and Cleaner, Traveling Marine Life Educator, Graphic Layout Artist, Zookeeper and Landscaper, and Stay-at-Home Parent.

When not writing or drawing, John is often outside in nature -or underwater when he can get his SCUBA gear out- doing research for
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John Meszaros I'm currently researching and writing entries for a blog about cryptid mascots for all 50 US states. When I'm finished, I'll edit and compile all the …moreI'm currently researching and writing entries for a blog about cryptid mascots for all 50 US states. When I'm finished, I'll edit and compile all the entries into a book.

After that, I'm working on an illustrated science fiction novel about a scientific expedition to an Everglades-like setting.(less)
John Meszaros I have several approaches. Sonetimes I'll just reread what I have and try to add a little bit more to the scenes I've already written. If I'm lucky, t…moreI have several approaches. Sonetimes I'll just reread what I have and try to add a little bit more to the scenes I've already written. If I'm lucky, that will open the creative gates a little more and let the writing flow.

Sonetimes I let the story mull in my head for a bit. I always carry a notebook with me because solutions to problems in my story will come to me at the weirdest, most inconvenient times.

On that subject, I'm also forever writing down notes about my experiences in life, or interesting things that I've read. You never know when something will suddenly just click into place. I've gotten many inspirational moments from National Geographic articles or posts on AmusingPlanet.com(less)
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More Two-sentence Horror Stories

During some slow days at work, I passed the time by writing some two sentence creepy stories. Creating these feels a lot like writing a haiku. Since there's such a small space to work in, I start with a single, potent image and try to punch it up as much as possible.

Also, as before I've titled each story with a time and place to give them a feeling of being "grounded". A feeling that maybe if you Read more of this blog post »
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