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Nicholas Bruner is the author of Roll dem Bones and more than twenty other works of fiction. He has a background as eclectic as his stories, having worked everywhere from summer camps in Hungary to explosives crews in the U.S. Before becoming a full-time writer, he spent years as a government contractor in Washington, DC.

Nick writes books that blend suspense, imagination, and heart. His latest YA horror, Roll dem Bones, has been called “masterfully written” and praised for its chilling atmosphere and unforgettable characters.

When he isn’t writing, Nick can be found running, weightlifting, playing chess, or digging through vintage comic book bins. He lives in Fairfax, Virginia.

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If you could travel to any fictional book world, where would you go and what would you do there?

Nicholas Bruner My favorite fictional world is the harsh desert planet of Arrakis in the book Dune, but I don't know if it sounds like a fun place to visit. Rather, I…moreMy favorite fictional world is the harsh desert planet of Arrakis in the book Dune, but I don't know if it sounds like a fun place to visit. Rather, I think I might like to visit Narnia--it has talking animals, noble humans, and toffees that grow on trees. There's enough danger to keep it interesting, but friendly fauns and owls and horses to help you on your way. And though it's a kid's book, I notice the fauns and badgers are always drinking ale!

If I can bend the rules a bit, the 18th century London of Boswell's Life of Johnson sounds delightful, especially if you're lucky enough to dine frequently with Boswell and Johnson and their friends. I'm not sure it counts, though, since it was a real place!(less)

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Nicholas Bruner The best way to treat writer's block is to write nearly every day. Try to do it at the same time and in the same place so it becomes a habit. I write …moreThe best way to treat writer's block is to write nearly every day. Try to do it at the same time and in the same place so it becomes a habit. I write early in the morning, before anyone else is awake. I might think a bit before bed about the scenes I need to work on in the morning, so my mind can work on it overnight. If you wait until you're inspired, you'll only write on occasion. It needs to be something you do, whether you're feeling in the zone or not.(less)

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Of the classic movie monsters, my favorite is Frankenstein’s monster, so I was keenly interested to see this new version, directed by Guillermo del Toro. Oddly, I had a hard time finding a movie theater that was playing it. I live in an area...

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