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Val Gale

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Val Gale was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa. He served in The US Army from 1991 to 1996, stationed in New York and Seoul, Korea. He completed a B.A. in 1999 from Grandview University in Des Moines after his honorable discharge. Identifying as Trans he focuses full time on his writing since an industrial accident amputated his hand and ended his work in a tire facility, creating an opportunity to pursue his lifelong passion for creative fiction. His first novel, Different, a semi-autobiographical YA novel about a trans teen, was published in 2017. He recently completed Hunter, an LGBTQ novel telling the story of post-transition trans relationships. He is currently working on an LGBTQ suspense novel and experimenting with short fiction.
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Val Gale Typically, I will ask a series of questions. What would happen if the character did this? I place my characters in different environments and see how …moreTypically, I will ask a series of questions. What would happen if the character did this? I place my characters in different environments and see how they will respond. If that doesn't work I listen to music lyrics and some of my favorite movie quotes. It helps with dialogue.(less)
Val Gale In becoming a writer you see the world through a different lens. My senses and emotions are heighted. I observe the world around me with an open heart…moreIn becoming a writer you see the world through a different lens. My senses and emotions are heighted. I observe the world around me with an open heart and mind. Drawing from the human condition creates endless possibilities. (less)
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