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Michael Ripplinger

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Michael Ripplinger writes both novels and computer software. He is a certified introvert who enjoys breakfast cereal and a variety of indoor activities, but he'd rather be at Disneyland. Michael, his wife Rose, and their seven children make their home in south Texas. ...more

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How do you get inspired to write?

Michael Ripplinger Music is my most generous Muse. Finding the right theme song for a character helps me to learn things about him/her I hadn't previously realized. And …moreMusic is my most generous Muse. Finding the right theme song for a character helps me to learn things about him/her I hadn't previously realized. And almost every key scene in my books has a "soundtrack song" that helps me visualize it.

But after I understand the characters and the key plot points, and it is time to actually write them down, I need time alone to think. This usually means that if I'm alone in the car or running or walking, I'm imagining in detail the next scene I plan to write.(less)

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

Michael Ripplinger Many fantasy fans had their love of the genre born from books, but mine was born from role-playing video games. I adore the Phantasy Star series. Wild…moreMany fantasy fans had their love of the genre born from books, but mine was born from role-playing video games. I adore the Phantasy Star series. Wild ARMs is one of my favorite stories from any medium. Final Fantasy VII! Skies of Arcadia! Zelda! Yesterday's Demons, and the entire Verdant Revival trilogy, is my love-letter to the kinds of characters and storytelling found in these games.(less)

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Today’s Saints is on sale now!

I am very pleased to announce that Today’s Saints, the concluding chapter of my Verdant Revival trilogy of fantasy/science fiction novels, is now on sale. You can download the ebook immediately from Amazon, either as a direct purchase or as part of your Kindle Unlimited subscription. The paperback is available from either Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

The Verdant Revival is my Weird West love let