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Azrael James
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Azrael James

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Born
in San Diego, The United States
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Genre
Fantasy

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Patrick RothfussBrandon SandersonScott LynchJ.R.R. TolkienBrent WeeksR ...more

Member Since
January 2017


Azrael James fell in love with Tolkien at the age of twelve leading to a life-long love of fantasy fiction. Writing stories that capture the imagination, James invites readers into a world where magic rules and ordinary life is forgotten. When not spinning tales, James teaches guitar to underprivileged fairy folk. He believes music and love are what binds all life together.

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How do you deal with writer’s block?
Azrael James Usually taking time to read well written literature in my chosen genre, tends to get me back on track. At other times, it is simply trudging through h…moreUsually taking time to read well written literature in my chosen genre, tends to get me back on track. At other times, it is simply trudging through hoping to find that glimmer of light that will spark the creative flow once again.(less)
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Azrael James I am currently working on Fate of Belstrom the sequel to Mark of Destiny. My current projects include the beginnings of another epic fantasy series an…moreI am currently working on Fate of Belstrom the sequel to Mark of Destiny. My current projects include the beginnings of another epic fantasy series and a steampunk novel geared toward young adults.(less)
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Shadow Light, a fantasy novella I have been working on will be released soon. If any of my Goodreads followers would like a review copy when it's finished, please send me a message requesting one. Thank you, and have a wonderful day!

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Brandon Sanderson
“If you give up what you want most for what you think you should want more, you'll end up miserable.”
― Brandon Sanderson, The Hero of Ages
tags: inspirational, truth
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Frank Zappa
“So many books, so little time.”
― Frank Zappa
tags: books, humor
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“If, when you read the fairy tale you say that you don’t believe, then I ask you, if you do not believe in something, how can you expect to find it?”
― Nanette Kinslow, The Secret of Stavewood
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“Fairy Tales are born from our need for love and without romance the world is bitter. With love in your heart the world is always sweet.”
― Nanette Kinslow, Stavewood
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Brandon Sanderson
“Unknowing ignorance is preferable to informed stupidity.”
― Brandon Sanderson, Warbreaker
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159261 Kindle Scout — 287 members — last activity May 03, 2020 10:58PM
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99123 Indie Authors Monthly Magazine For Authors and Readers — 5519 members — last activity Nov 29, 2025 01:11AM
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Azrael’s Friend Comments

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message 3: by Orient
Mar 18, 2017 11:06PM

Orient Thank you for the friendvite :)


message 2: by Azrael
Feb 04, 2017 09:33PM

Azrael James Your warmth is refreshing :-)

Have you read Silence of the heart? It is one of my favorites in nonfiction. Any of the varied practices, and clues that Robert Adams gives out, if followed and experimented with in a practical way, will lead to some form or flavor of awakening, some experience of the whole. Although, some resonate more deeply with me than others. Any way, I am glad to have your friendship, and best wishes to you as well :-)


message 1: by Majenta
Feb 04, 2017 06:53PM

Majenta Hello, Azrael! Thank you for contacting me. Congratulations on your book! I hope you are well and having a great 2017 so far. Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Have a great week ahead. Blessings!

Best wishes from Majenta


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