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Brendan Walsh

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From Glendale, California, I am now a second-year MFA student at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. My latest novel is the fantasy whodunnit THE MERCURY IDOL, book one of the Blaise Gideon Mysteries. Book two, KNOCK AT THE REPTILE HOUSE, will release next year.

I am also an adjunct English professor at Santa Ana College. When I'm not writing you can find me working/reading at cafes, at the theater, or at home watching baseball. I am also a recreational madman. ...more

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Brendan Walsh That's a good question. In my experience, the best thing to do is to just write SOMETHING every day. If you continue to write, even if it is a very sm…moreThat's a good question. In my experience, the best thing to do is to just write SOMETHING every day. If you continue to write, even if it is a very small amount, you will get new ideas from even just some of the shortest things that come out of your head. Not only that, but your motivation will improve. (less)
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Brendan Walsh I’d like to reread American Gods and Dune. I have a new edition of AG that has 10,000 more words, and I want to reread Dune again because of the upcom…moreI’d like to reread American Gods and Dune. I have a new edition of AG that has 10,000 more words, and I want to reread Dune again because of the upcoming movie. Also, they’re both two of my favorite books.(less)
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The Century's Scribe (A Fan...
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Looking for ARC readers for The Century's Last Word

Hey guys! As the title of this post suggests, I am looking for ARC readers for the sequel to The Century's Scribe. I'm doing this because I most likely will not be using NetGalley this time around, as it is a little costly and I imagine I won't get the same requests, as it is a sequel. If you're interested, let me know!
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“Fine.” Patrick muttered without confidence. “Anything is better than waiting around here.” “Time for a little family reunion.” Johnny remarked. At the agreement, the four trekked the rest of the way down the empty alley. As he passed the final building Patrick peered”
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“I like living. I have sometimes been wildly, despairingly, acutely miserable, racked with sorrow; but through it all I still know quite certainly that just to be alive is a grand thing.”
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