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Bruce M. Perrin

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Bruce Perrin has been writing for more than 20 years, although you will find most of that work only in professional technical journals or conference proceedings. But, after completing a PhD in Industrial Psychology and a career in psychological R&D, he is now applying his background and fascination with technology and the human mind to writing novels. Besides writing, Bruce likes to tinker with home automation and is an avid hiker, logging nearly 2,500 miles each year in the first two years of Fitbit ownership. When he is not on the trails, he lives with his wife in St. Louis, MO. For a closer look at his writing life, book reviews, and progress on his upcoming works, please join him at www.brucemperrin.blogspot.com. ...more

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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

Bruce M. Perrin A friend, when he saw I had published my first book, emailed me, “Half A Mind…….Autobiography? :)”

Although those who know me might expect that, no, my…moreA friend, when he saw I had published my first book, emailed me, “Half A Mind…….Autobiography? :)”

Although those who know me might expect that, no, my life was not the inspiration for the book. It was actually another friend who recommended a novel, saying, ‘You’ll like it. It is about brain plasticity gone wrong.’

If you are thinking, brain plasticity sounds vaguely familiar, but completely uninteresting, I can address the first issue.

Unless you are employed in an academic or professional field that studies the human nervous system, you have most likely heard of brain plasticity in a news story. Plasticity is the cure when a 2-year old falls from his bike, sustains a head injury that causes, for example, the loss of speech, but then develops speech again using a different part of the brain. It is the nervous system re-wiring itself in order to replace a lost function. And it has been credited with some remarkable recoveries.

I was intrigued. How could the brain’s natural curative capabilities go wrong? What events or technology would be needed to produce re-wiring? What form would the maladaptation take? I thought I had some promising hypotheses about the novel.

Then, I got a copy of the book and read it. None of my guesses about it was correct…because the book was not about plasticity. It did mention it, but the suspense was not from it.

As the book did not satisfy my curiosity, and perhaps increased it, I dug further into the research on neural re-wiring, only to find many of my hypotheses were much more than that. They were techniques and technologies, in the labs and in the headlines. To my surprise and my apprehension, our capabilities brought us closer to this neural demise than I had ever thought. And the kernel for Half A Mind had taken form.
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My Lord, Bruce. You always said you wanted to write a novel, and now you have. I didn't take that very seriously. I admire your accomplishment greatly. Bob Yadrick (this isn't a question, is it?)

Bruce M. Perrin Hey Bob -

A name from the past! Did I really talk about writing back then? I don't remember, but now that I have time, it feels less like an accomplish…moreHey Bob -

A name from the past! Did I really talk about writing back then? I don't remember, but now that I have time, it feels less like an accomplishment and just like something that I enjoy doing.

And even if it wasn't a question, it was great to hear from you. If you want to catch up on old times, message me through Goodreads with your email address, or get mine from my blog: brucemperrin.blogspot.com. I have no idea what you are up to these days.(less)

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Average rating: 4.18 · 461 ratings · 276 reviews · 15 distinct works • Similar authors

	Of Half a Mind (The Mind Sleuth #1) 3.99 avg rating — 114 ratings — published 2015 — 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
	In the Space of an Atom 4.03 avg rating — 110 ratings — published 2017 — 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
	Killer in the Retroscape: A Near-Future Mystery 4.42 avg rating — 45 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
	Mind in the Clouds (The Mind Sleuth #2) 4.09 avg rating — 47 ratings — 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
	Mind in Chains (The Mind Sleuth, #3) 4.48 avg rating — 33 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
	A Wrinkle in the Mind (The Mind Sleuth #5) 4.20 avg rating — 35 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
	In the Mind of a Spy (The Mind Sleuth, #1) 4.18 avg rating — 22 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
	The Beating Heart of a Mind (The Mind Sleuth Series, #6) 4.22 avg rating — 18 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
	From the Mind of a Witch (The Mind Sleuth #4) 4.62 avg rating — 13 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
	A Voice in the Mind (The Mind Sleuth Series) 4.91 avg rating — 11 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

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Bruce Perrin liked Judy Johnson's review of A Weaponized Mind (The Mind Sleuth Series): "This book truly kept me guessing. There are plenty of suspects, yet no clear answers in this engaging page-turner. So many possibilities that all seem so plausible, yet all of them also seem so improbable. Wait, what???? A murder takes place, and then" Read more of this review »
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Bruce Perrin liked Willow Webster's review of A Weaponized Mind (The Mind Sleuth Series): "Great book! I enjoyed it a lot. It was a good fun read! 5 stars!"
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Bruce Perrin liked Kelly's review of A Weaponized Mind (The Mind Sleuth Series): "I enjoyed reading this book. This one quickly pulled me in and kept me turning pages. I found this to be a great escape and will be watching for more books by this author. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a" Read more of this review »
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“It was in the 1930s when psychologists found that people tend to forget details that don’t fit their concepts about the world, their schema, while other aspects of their recollection may be exaggerated to become more consistent.”
― Bruce M. Perrin, Killer in the Retroscape: A Near-Future Mystery

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Making Connections: 4091. - HALF A MIND (The Mind Sleuth Series Book 1) by Bruce M. Perrin	3	8	Nov 18, 2015 06:30AM
Review Group: * Group 88, 18+. Mod: Emma	128	97	Feb 26, 2016 12:04AM
Making Connections: 4269. - MIND IN THE CLOUDS (The Mind Sleuth, #2) by Bruce M. Perrin	3	9	Mar 19, 2016 10:38AM
Review Group: * Group 96 General. Mod: Chance	155	66	May 09, 2016 06:33PM
Review Group: * Group 100G Thriller. Mod Noorilhuda	131	85	Jul 13, 2016 12:25AM
Genre Specific Re...: Mystery/Thriller Review Group (completed)	42	43	Jul 19, 2016 12:26AM
Review Group: * Group 106 Thriller. Mod Graham.	133	84	Nov 26, 2016 06:07PM
Making Connections: 4863. - IN THE SPACE OF AN ATOM by Bruce M. Perrin	1	9	Mar 15, 2017 05:35PM
Genre Specific Re...: General sci-fi round (MK 2) (Closed)	99	23	Jun 01, 2017 02:43PM