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Michael McAfee

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Michael McAfee was born in San Diego, but his family moved to New Mexico when he was six months old making him almost a native. He studied Creative Writing and Political Science at The University of New Mexico, graduated from U.N.M. with a degree in English/Political Science. Toying with the idea of becoming a teacher, he took classes for his teaching certificate while writing stories for local magazines, and the local convention Bubonicon.

In 1990, he started writing a satire/farce called, A BACKED UP JOHN. The book was a response to the writings of Edith Hamilton who wrote the comprehensive works for Ancient Greece and the Gods. The premise was, what if a person who had unlimited power, but ignorant of this fact, arrive in
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Michael McAfee When I write, I usually do an outline of where I want the story to go. The outline is a really, really rough outline. It's more like sign posts on the…moreWhen I write, I usually do an outline of where I want the story to go. The outline is a really, really rough outline. It's more like sign posts on the adventure. I use this to help with writer's block. It keeps me focused and on track. I also put small notes telling me key events I need to discuss in the chapter or section. For really hard issues, I let it sit, see a movie, a television show, or play a game. I take my mind off of the issue, and before long my mind will come up with a solution, and off I go into the deep world of subconscious wonder. (less)
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Michael McAfee Need 4 more proof readers for, "The Eternals" an Urban Fantasy I am currently writing. Thanks - Mike M


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