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Sean O'Neil

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Born

in Montreal, Canada

Website

https://www.sean-oneil-writer.com/

Genre

Thriller, Horror, Romance

Influences

Stephen King, Arthur C Clarke, Clive Cussler, J.R.R. Tolkien

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December 2019

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Who hasn't had dreams about becoming a writer? The image of great writers and the vision of their success, and more so, their freedom in life, appeals to many people, and it certainly appealed to me.

Writing wasn't where I thought I would be at this point in life. I'm an MBA Grad and former CEO, but I left the executive world behind to ultimately opt for a life of adventure and writing, and I am so glad I did.

I've spent the last twenty years journeying the world and finding human stories that spark my own stories. I look beyond the standard sites and tourist traps; I look for the human side that is hidden behind them and the stories that others simply don't find. I was gifted with the ability to connect with people, no matter their backgroun Who hasn't had dreams about becoming a writer? The image of great writers and the vision of their success, and more so, their freedom in life, appeals to many people, and it certainly appealed to me.

Writing wasn't where I thought I would be at this point in life. I'm an MBA Grad and former CEO, but I left the executive world behind to ultimately opt for a life of adventure and writing, and I am so glad I did.

I've spent the last twenty years journeying the world and finding human stories that spark my own stories. I look beyond the standard sites and tourist traps; I look for the human side that is hidden behind them and the stories that others simply don't find. I was gifted with the ability to connect with people, no matter their background. I have friendships stretching from the Philippines to India, to the Middle East to Central America. I have worked and lived on four continents, and wherever I have been, I've found the path less traveled.

I write quick, simple read books. I don't try to complicate things; I just focus on making the reading fun. I don't pretend to be the next Stephen King. I write books that I hope readers find entertaining.

I specialize in writing thrillers in three sub-genres:

My first sub-genre is Supernatural Thrillers with novels such as The Comatose Diaries, my Grindhouse series, and The Chosen to name a few. I write these in the old school style, heavy on the story build and the suspense. They are along the lines of great 1970s legends such as The Exorcists and The Omen. I often incorporate concepts such as nature as an active participant in this world, as well as God, Gaia, and the Devil, and the incredible spiritual capabilities of our Native Canadians. I don't do slasher books. In my opinion, it is simply low-brow writing.

The second sub-genre is apocalyptic/dystopian. I don't write the traditional zombie or Walking Dead stories. Mine are creative and take unique takes on the apocalypse and are really told through the characters in my stories. My novels, The Plague: Judgement Day and Demons: Judgement Day, are both best-sellers.

My final sub-genre is my smallest but very popular. I write dark romantic thrillers, including Parminder's Journey trilogy and the multi-award-winning film noir thriller, Jhill.

In all genres, I focus on quick, enthralling reads. My books are typically between 220 and 270 pages. A temporary break from reality for less than the price of a coffee.

The books are intended to draw you in and provide an escape from the world outside for a brief period of time. I do it through deep and realistic characters, complex plots with the odd twist, and a pace that makes it hard to put the book down.

I write from the heart and soul. I'm a natural storyteller. I do this because I want others to find the same joy in reading as I did when I was young. In my youth, my first book was Lord of the Rings, a gift from my father. From the day I picked that book up, I never stopped reading. I had always hoped that one day I could inspire someone to feel the same way about reading as I did then. ...more

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	The Plague: Judgement Day (The Apocalyptic Series Book 1) by Sean O'Neil (Goodreads Author), Sahara O'Neil (Editor) 4.08 avg rating — 87 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
	Jhill by Sean O'Neil (Goodreads Author), Shiva Kumar (Goodreads Author) 4.54 avg rating — 28 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
	Demons: Judgement Day: The Apocalyptic Series 3.83 avg rating — 18 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
	The Omega Variant 3.86 avg rating — 14 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
	Grindhouse Canada: Urban Legends from the Great White North (The Supernatural Thriller series Book 1) 3.92 avg rating — 13 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
	Galway Banshee 3.62 avg rating — 13 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
	Brian's Dream (The O'Malley Family Trilogy Book 1) 4.18 avg rating — 11 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
	The Comatose Diaries (The Supernatural Thriller series Book 2) 4.33 avg rating — 9 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 Chosen (Supernatural #3) 4.33 avg rating — 3 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
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“We’re not saying not to hold regular team meetings and require attendance. We are saying, understand the unintended consequences of doing so, and be aware of the value of that meeting for each person. Weigh those factors against your perceived value of the meeting for all, and then decide whether you’re going to insist on attendance.”
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