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D.S. Arnauld

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Longview, TX, The United States

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Children's, Fantasy, Young Adult

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J.R.R. Tolkien, Orson Scott Card, Michael Crichton ...more

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D.S. Arnauld is known for creativity. The worlds he imagines are populated with lovable but flawed characters and their adventures are always larger than life. Like most authors, Arnauld truly loves books. He credits reading The Chronicles of Narnia in school as the book that kickstarted his own love of world-building.

D.S. Arnald visits schools and libraries conducting writing workshops. When he isn't working on the next story, he paints and raises money for wildlife conservation.

You can follow him on social media where he shares the process of making art. ...more

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Hi sorry to bother you but I've just been informed that I've won a giveaway of one of your books called Steam, however I haven't received a copy. It's said the dates were February 1 to April 1 of this year yet I haven't heard any notice? Thank you

D.S. Arnauld Hi Jade, it may have got lost along the way. I will send you an autographed copy. Thank you for being patient and I hope you enjoy the book.
DS…moreHi Jade, it may have got lost along the way. I will send you an autographed copy. Thank you for being patient and I hope you enjoy the book.
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How do you deal with writer’s block?

D.S. Arnauld I do right brain activities like going for a walk, painting, taking a bath. These are all great for using the whole mind. Sometimes you just need to l…moreI do right brain activities like going for a walk, painting, taking a bath. These are all great for using the whole mind. Sometimes you just need to let go and see a funny movie or spend time with friends and laugh. Idea maps are also good for getting out of a hyper critical downward loop, and for finding new connections. This is horrible, but I also watch bad movies and make a list of all the things they could have done better. But the absolute best thing for new ideas is floating. If you have a place to swim or can rent a kayak, it will solve all of your thinking problems. (less)

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Average rating: 4.25 · 52 ratings · 23 reviews · 16 distinct works

	Steam 4.45 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2015 — 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
	A Troll Under the Bridge 4.33 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2011 — 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
	The Baby Piranha Goes to the Dentist 3.80 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2014 — 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 Dinosaur in My Backyard 4.75 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2014 — 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
	Elephantopia 4.60 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2013 — 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 Monkey Kingdom (Elephantopia Book #2) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 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
	Zertelo and the Quest for CastleOak 3.33 avg rating — 3 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
	Zertelo and the Quest for CastleOak (Zertelo #1) liked it 3.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2006 — 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 Baby Piranha Gets Braces it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2014	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
	Zertelo and the Road of Fire (Zertelo #2) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2008	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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If you love audiobooks, I have codes for a free download of my book on Audible. The book is Elephantopia, a YA about a world where animals and people are equal. Message me and I will gladly send you the code and you can tell us what you think of it!

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