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Jon Wasik

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December 29

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Fantasy, Science Fiction

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Jon Wasik is the author of the Sword of Dragons fantasy/adventure series and the urban fantasy series Chronicles of the Sentinels. But where, dear readers, did all this begin? And where is it all going?

For as long as he can remember, Jon has been a story teller - ever since he was first enamored by children's fantasy books. Then came the Hobbit, Star Wars EU, and Star Trek novels, on top of all of the movies and TV shows he could watch. That right there was a recipe for an active imagination and a love of all things fantasy and sci-fi. Add to that the growing number of fantasy and sci-fi video games, and, well, his imagination just never stops. All of that combined with a love of story telling and the written word, and his fate was sealed.

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What mystery in your own life could be a plot for a book?

Jon Wasik I have a scar on my right wrist that I've had for as long as I can remember, but I have no idea where it came from. My earliest memory of having it is…moreI have a scar on my right wrist that I've had for as long as I can remember, but I have no idea where it came from. My earliest memory of having it is at least as far back at 2nd grade. My parents don't recall me ever having an injury there, either. Pretty basic stuff, right? Until years later, we moved halfway across the country, and shortly after met who would become my best friend for life (20+ years so far.) About a year after meeting him, his parents took note of my scar, and pointed out that my best friend had the exact same scar in the exact same location. They don't have a clue where his scar came from, either. A lot of different stories could come out of that!

Another interesting mark on my body could be another link to a story - I have a mark on my head, that most of my life was covered by hair, but when I started buzz-cutting and then later shaving my head, my wife noted that it looks like Saturn. Am I a child of the stars? ;)(less)

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Jon Wasik Perhaps the hardest part of overcoming writer's block for me was trying not to feel guilty about it. Whenever it would hit, I would feel like a failur…morePerhaps the hardest part of overcoming writer's block for me was trying not to feel guilty about it. Whenever it would hit, I would feel like a failure and criticize myself, and that would start a downward spiral that would make the block last longer and make it harder to overcome.

As a writer, we're told (often by other writers) that to be a writer you must ALWAYS be writing. While it is true that the more you write, the better you become, the problem is that the more of a chore you make it, the harder it'll become to keep at it.

So start by acknowledging that it is OKAY not to write all of the time. If you have to take a break from writing for a while to recharge your batteries, do so, and don't feel guilty about it. Unless you have an impending deadline, it's okay.

Getting back to the direct question, how do I deal with it? I set my things aside, and do something to engage my mind elsewhere. Video games are my go-to, especially ones with story, as those could spark inspiration. But even if they don't, I'm doing something I enjoy, something that relaxes and recharges me. Same with going on a hike. Watching a movie or reading a book.

It feels like it has been ages since the last time I endured writer's block (knock on wood,) but I feel like part of that is because I've learned to be okay with bouts of inability to write. Accepting it and doing something else when it happens usually means I can get right back to writing a lot faster.(less)

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Average rating: 4.0 · 57 ratings · 7 reviews · 11 distinct works • Similar authors

	Rise of the Forgotten (The Sword of Dragons, #1) 4.07 avg rating — 29 ratings — published 2015 — 6 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
	Legacy (Chronicles of the Sentinels, #1) 3.10 avg rating — 10 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
	Burning Skies: The Sword of Dragons Book 2 it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 6 ratings — 5 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 Awakening: Project Sirius 3.40 avg rating — 5 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
	Advent Darkness: The Sword of Dragons Book 4 it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 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
	Secrets of the Cronal: The Sword of Dragons Book 3 4.50 avg rating — 2 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
	The Orc War Campaigns: A Sword of Dragons Story it was amazing 5.00 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
	Retribution (Chronicles of the Sentinels Book 2) liked it 3.00 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
	Champions 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
	Chronicles of the Sentinels Trilogy by Jon Wasik (Goodreads Author), Beck Wasik (Illustrator) 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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