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Sam Drake

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Sam Drake, formerly Sam Graham, grew up in Yorkshire and now lives in Lancashire. When not writing, he plays the guitar and collects cult films.

His favourite book is The Stars My Destination, by Alfred Bester,
His favourite film is Blade Runner.

He's always working on at least two literary projects at a time. That's why, most days, he looks so tired. ...more

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How do you deal with writer’s block?
Sam Drake I do something else for a bit. Either I work on a different writing project (it's important to have a B-project for this very eventuality), or I take …moreI do something else for a bit. Either I work on a different writing project (it's important to have a B-project for this very eventuality), or I take a break from writing for a week. I throw myself into a different hobby, or sometimes I just do absolutely nothing for a day or two.(less)
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Sam Drake That sense of validation at the end of several years' hard work. Other than that, I'm not sure. I do it because I enjoy it, sure, but behind that ther…moreThat sense of validation at the end of several years' hard work. Other than that, I'm not sure. I do it because I enjoy it, sure, but behind that there's the sense that it's what I'm supposed to do.(less)
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Average rating: 4.64 · 11 ratings · 3 reviews · 3 distinct works
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Between Two Fires
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Between Two Fires
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Test Of The Twins (Dragonlance Legends) by Margaret Weis
Test Of The Twins (Dragonlance Legends) (English and Spanish Edition)
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Jun 09, 2026 12:03PM  · 
Sam Drake made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Two books linked to the wrong author topic
" Hi,

I hope somebody can help me. The two books listed below have been listed under a different author with the same name as me.
Please would it be possi ...more "
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Test Of The Twins (Dragonlance Legends) by Margaret Weis
Test Of The Twins (Dragonlance Legends) (English and Spanish Edition)
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The Conan Chronicles by Robert E. Howard
The Conan Chronicles: Volume 2: The Hour of the Dragon (The Conan Chronicles, #2)
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The Finnbranch by Paul Hazel
The Finnbranch: Yearwood, Undersea & Winterking
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Isle of Destiny by Kenneth C. Flint
Isle of Destiny
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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (Penguin Classics)
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