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T. Marion Dodge

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My inspiration for Emma came to me while traveling, mostly in dreams. I have always had a great interest in the Iranian/Persian culture, and have had an almost obsessive interest in the Iran/Iraq war, dating back many decades. While traveling, I couldn't break away from dreaming, some so detailed that they actually are scenes in the book, including the ending. After writing the first chapter, the novel built around that. The story found me, I didn't find it.

I'm currently working on two follow ups, 'The Hunt for Sasha and Savanna' is taking most of my time. You can read my first draft chapter and the introduction of a new character on my blogs.

I've recently had to evacuate from the Big Island of Hawaii d ...more

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T. Marion Dodge I've found riding my motorcycle on a wide open road in Australia allowed me to come up with scenes. I was stuck many times with Emma, I would hop on m…moreI've found riding my motorcycle on a wide open road in Australia allowed me to come up with scenes. I was stuck many times with Emma, I would hop on my bike, and start thinking. I would let my brain drift from thought to thought, trying my best to not forget to stay on the left side of the road. I would get back to my campsite, and finish the scene. (less)

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T. Marion Dodge I've always fantasized, day dreamed, imagined things good and evil happening around me. I feel I see the world as it is, being able to express my thou…moreI've always fantasized, day dreamed, imagined things good and evil happening around me. I feel I see the world as it is, being able to express my thoughts in the form of a fiction novel is a release that I didn't even know I needed. Whether people buy my story or not at this point is immaterial, I have written a novel, and I think it's good. I have read it a hundred times and I still cry every time. (less)

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From my book, chapter 1....”She let go of his hair, and Farzad Rostami, the second highest ranking officer in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, fell limp to the floor, his last moments sealing his eternal damnation.”

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