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Jason Lockwood

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Hello, and welcome to my Goodreads author page.

I originally hail from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the Upper Midwest of the USA, I am a longtime resident of Sydney, Australia, which I now consider my true home.

Like many people, I decided to start writing books after wrapping up a long career in the software and related services business. Over the years, I wrote a lot of user manuals and how-to guides. Cultivating those skills was a great way to segue into writing my own books.

In 2015, I published my first book: Banana Peels on the Tracks. It's a memoir of my experiences as an English teacher in former Communist Slovakia during the early 1990s.

A few years passed before I undertook my next book-length project, released in March of 2019. It's cal ...more

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What books are on your summer reading list this year?

Jason Lockwood After many years of avoiding them, I've decided to start reading Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series. I've never been a fantasy reader, really, but q…moreAfter many years of avoiding them, I've decided to start reading Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series. I've never been a fantasy reader, really, but quite a few friends have recommended the series, and I've enjoyed Robin Hobb's books, so I figured it was 'time' to tackle this series.

Because I'm going on a two-week cruise it November, it will be the perfect time to delve into Jordan's universe.(less)

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Jason Lockwood Some of you may find this odd, but I have never had writer's block to any significant degree. That said, I have, from time to time, struggled to follo…moreSome of you may find this odd, but I have never had writer's block to any significant degree. That said, I have, from time to time, struggled to follow through on a writing project. In the past, I would have a great idea for a piece – either long-form or short – and abandon it, never to return.

These days, I have one directive to myself, and that's to finish every writing project I undertake. Finishing means, at minimum, that I've written a complete draft. Whether or not I edit and refine the piece is another question.

I find that some pieces are simply written to practice craft. For example, I recently wrote a short story of just over 3,000 words. It was fun to write, and I've edited it quite heavily, but at this point, I have no plans to do anything in particular with it. Perhaps, after I've amassed 20 or 30 stories, I'll publish them in one book.

I do have a bit of a mantra when it comes to writing. During drafting, I tell myself I'm writing the best, most brilliant thing ever conceived. This gives me the encouragement to solider through to the end of the draft. Then, during editing, I flip my opinion of the piece and tell myself it's the worst trash ever written, and then I proceed to make it good.

Ultimately, I have to love what I've written, or I won't bother putting it out for the world to discover. (less)

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Average rating: 3.82 · 83 ratings · 16 reviews · 3 distinct works

	Banana Peels on the Tracks: Coming of Age in Post-Communist Slovakia 3.82 avg rating — 83 ratings — published 2015 — 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
	Two Weeks in Phoenix: A Travel Memoir 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 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
	Banana Peels on the Tracks: Coming of Age in Post-Communist Slovakia by Jason Lockwood (2015-08-13) 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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Who Am I and How Did I Get Here?

This being my first blog post, I thought I'd talk a bit about my journey to becoming an author.

I grew up in a family of writers, editors, and teachers. As a kid, my parents would frequently correct my grammar whenever I made mistakes. To some, this may sound terrible, but I always appreciated it. They taught me the value of good, clear communication.

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“It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.” - Seneca”
― Jason Lockwood, Banana Peels on the Tracks: Coming of Age in Post-Communist Slovakia

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