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Ian Cattell

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Website

https://www.iancattell.online/

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Genre

Science Fiction, Humor and Comedy, Suspense

Influences

Terry Pratchett, Douglas Adams, Isaac Asimov, Greg Bear

Member Since

February 2017

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Ian Cattell is a software developer who wanted a change from staring blankly at a computer screen all day. So he decided to write a book.

Yeah, I know…

Over the next six months he learned that there are many advantages to writing a book compared to writing software, the main one being that he doesn't have to re-write it whenever Microsoft decides it's “time”.

He enjoys astronomy, baking organic bread, and trying to figure out why some people insist on using Macs - but when his neighbour is out he likes to play his drums. He's got a Roland TD-11KV with the extra CY-12 Crash cymbal and double kick pedals, he runs it through a 150W Mosfet PA amp via a BOSS...

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Ian Cattell By doing something completely different. My home often gets a good clean when I'm struggling to find the flow in my work. I often get ideas when I'm w…moreBy doing something completely different. My home often gets a good clean when I'm struggling to find the flow in my work. I often get ideas when I'm washing up or hoovering, you'd be surprised how much the subconscious mind can contribute when you're in 'automatic pilot'.(less)

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What’s the best thing about being a writer?

Ian Cattell Not having to commute anywhere. Not having to be anywhere by any particular time. Not having a boss telling me what to do. The ability to work when I …moreNot having to commute anywhere. Not having to be anywhere by any particular time. Not having a boss telling me what to do. The ability to work when I feel like it... need I go on?(less)

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Average rating: 4.71 · 28 ratings · 12 reviews · 3 distinct works

	The Long Lost Future 4.73 avg rating — 22 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
	The Impossible Past: The Long Lost Future - Book II 4.67 avg rating — 6 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 Impossible Past (The Long Lost Future book II) 0.00 avg rating — 0 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