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Ian V. Conrey

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Ian Conrey is both a teacher and student of history and theology, who actively fights against human trafficking and is working toward an M.A. in Religion. In his free time, he enjoys reading biographies and ancient mythology, discovering early American folk songs, and exploring the Cohutta Wilderness. He lives with his wife and three children in the North Georgia mountains.

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Ian V. Conrey Moments of writers block are never easy, but I dealt with it in two ways. First, I would listen to music, watch movies, read books, or even go on long…moreMoments of writers block are never easy, but I dealt with it in two ways. First, I would listen to music, watch movies, read books, or even go on long hikes to try and find inspiration. Second, I kept my phone on me at all times so I could audio record any ideas that popped in my head before I forgot them. Most of my ideas actually came at night when I was trying to sleep or when I was on long drives, so having my phone handy was very helpful.

This was also beneficial because it helped me realize that the writing process was not simply done in front of the computer. When I was listening to inspiring music to help get me out of writer's block, I may not have been typing on the keyboard, but I was still moving forward in the writing process. In fact, those moments were probably when most of the work was done. (less)
Ian V. Conrey More than anything else it was music. As I wrote my novel I listened to Radiohead, Mumford and Sons, and lots of early American folk songs. I also can…moreMore than anything else it was music. As I wrote my novel I listened to Radiohead, Mumford and Sons, and lots of early American folk songs. I also can't even count the amount of hours I spent listening to Bach, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky.

As a close second, my inspiration came from myth. I love Gilgamesh, the Odyssey, the Greek Plays, and even more modern myths, such as Tolkien's The Children of Húrin.(less)
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