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Joe Pranaitis

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I grew up in East Chicago, Indiana, and at an early age, my parents whom I miss introduced me to science fiction which influences the stories I write. When I was a kid I read the novel Star Trek: Final Frontier by Diane Carey and later on was introduced to Babylon 5. For the past 20 years, I've been working at the Hoosier Theatre in Whiting, Indiana. During my time there, I've written 20 novels. I am always working on my next book. One of my goals is to work with most major studios. ...more

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Good Lord Joe, ho w do you do it? Your output is amazing. When I check your news feed on face book. You're plunging through infinite possibilities like Boeing 747. Guess you do a fast first draft, then a number of rewrites afterwards until you've got the story lock down.
Joe Pranaitis Well I work on the first draft until it's done and I'm satisfied but I know that once it goes to the publisher that it there will be more steps and bu…moreWell I work on the first draft until it's done and I'm satisfied but I know that once it goes to the publisher that it there will be more steps and but yes you're right and I'm looking forward to continuing the series soon. (less)
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Joe Pranaitis I plow through it since my writer's blocks are physical meaning that when I'm not writing I'm working when I want to be writing.…moreI plow through it since my writer's blocks are physical meaning that when I'm not writing I'm working when I want to be writing.(less)
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It’s the 29th Century. This book covers the years 2863-2867. Through these five years we see Commander John MacLeod first officer of the starship Lionheart get married. Admiral Kellyson go undercover on the Pirate Republic homeworld of Barbary. The tragic finding of Read more of this blog post »
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Nov 27, 2018 11:39PM

Joe Pranaitis HELENE wrote: "BOOK REVIEWS:
Thanks for accepting my friend-vite. I am a novice author wishing to increase my book sales by increasing book reviews. Kindly refer to the URL link on my profile page for a better un..."

Hey Helene, no problem I'll pick up a copy and have a review up for you early 2019


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