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Cy Stein

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Dr. Cy Stein is a retired oncologist, research scientist, and professor, and currently, an author,
In addition to writing novels of historical fiction and a work of alternative fiction,, Dr. Stein has authored over 230 original scientific papers, letters, chapters, reviews and editorials.

Stein hails from a notable literary family that includes cousin Harry Stein, author and journalist, and Joseph Stein, playwright of Fiddler On The Roof. Cy is a native New Yorker who now resides there with his wife. He has two children and four grandchildren, He is a graduate of Brown University, and holds a Ph.D. in chemistry from Stanford University.

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Cy Stein First, you have to be disciplined. Do at least something every day. The inspiration will come as the characters speak to you. Put yourself in their he…moreFirst, you have to be disciplined. Do at least something every day. The inspiration will come as the characters speak to you. Put yourself in their heads and listen to their lives. (less)
Cy Stein Caligula and I has finally been published on Amazon. It was written some time ago, but two publishers I contracted with went belly-up. It was a long a…moreCaligula and I has finally been published on Amazon. It was written some time ago, but two publishers I contracted with went belly-up. It was a long and frustrating time before I met the right people who understood publicity and marketing. I also had some health problems I needed to resolve that kept me out of synch for some time. I hope you enjoy it, and I'm sorry I've taken so long. (less)
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On Writing Historical Fiction

I’m a retired physician, not a professional writer, though I have written several novels.  So far, four have been published, and I want to thank you all for reading them! 

In the years that I’ve been plunking out these tales on my computer, I’ve learned a few things about this craft I’d like to share—a set of rules I adhere to that have been valuable touchstones in the writing process.  These rule

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