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Martin Berry

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Born

The United Kingdom

Website

https://martinberrybooks.com

Genre

Children's, Fantasy, Science Fiction

Influences

Jeanne DuPrau, Louis Sachar

Member Since

June 2018

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Martin Berry is the author of The Sapphire Crystal series and Glow Worms.

Before becoming a writer he worked as an electronic engineer, designing and building prototype scientific research equipment. He grew up in the Thames Valley and now lives in Wiltshire with his wife, and dog Poppy who can often be found sitting under the table while he is writing, waiting patiently for her next ‘walkies’.

When not walking the dog, Martin enjoys playing tennis, reading and learning to play the guitar.

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Martin Berry I find the way to deal with this is to have a break from writing - maybe a week or so. This lets your subconscious sort things out so the plot is stra…moreI find the way to deal with this is to have a break from writing - maybe a week or so. This lets your subconscious sort things out so the plot is straight in your mind. Then when you come back to it you have a better chance of continuing with the story. (less)

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What’s the best thing about being a writer?

Martin Berry The best thing about being a writer is that, with fiction, you can create your own world where your characters take on a life of their own.

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Average rating: 4.56 · 18 ratings · 11 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Sapphire Crystal (The Lia Chronicles - A thrilling middle-grade fantasy series of magic, memory, and hidden worlds) 4.50 avg rating — 8 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
	Glow Worms 4.50 avg rating — 6 ratings — 3 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 Lost Shard (The Lia Chronicles - A thrilling middle-grade fantasy series of magic, memory, and hidden worlds) 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 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