U.L. Harper

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U.L. Harper

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Born
in Los Angeles, The United States
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Influences
Cormac Mcarthy, Chuck Palaniuk, Kurt Vonnegut, Clive Barker

Member Since
December 2009

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U.L. Harper writes literary fiction on the edge of fantasy and horror.

Originally from Long Beach, California, he now makes his home in Tacoma, Washington with his wife and daughter.

Keep in touch by joining The World of U.L. at ulharper1.com

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U.L. Harper This is a really good question. I've actually never had to answer this one. But in this story, the only reason he's young is to be next to his son dur…moreThis is a really good question. I've actually never had to answer this one. But in this story, the only reason he's young is to be next to his son during Arthur's critical times. But it wasn't his idea, really. It was more the idea of Ms. Kimbrel. So he pops into Arthur's life in junior high (middle school). The problem is that he sees that since he's not around for Arthur like originally intended, Arthur has gone off the proverbial rails and is using his powers the wrong way, unintentionally, so he leaves to escape his son, really, but later meets his rendezvous with Kimbrel, who come to find out, has no plans for them to be together. The point is this: his powers were established before the book started. However, technically, Quincy was not part of the story at all. But that's an entirely other thing. (less)
U.L. Harper No. Hopefully in the near future there will be short stories to expand and enrich the Arthur Lowe story but nothing stand alone or another novel conne…moreNo. Hopefully in the near future there will be short stories to expand and enrich the Arthur Lowe story but nothing stand alone or another novel connected in some way. Part of the reason certain characters--Quincy for example--don't have a more full story included is because those stories were meant to be told to the side as short stories. Another short story is going to be about a kid who, during a time when people are simply dropping dead, he encounters a man, (Arthur, obviously) who is bringing people to life. Final thought on it. I'd rather expand the story this way than come out with a book that's simply too long. I honestly would rather not read or write a 450 to 500 page book. (less)
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In Blackness (Book 1)

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The Flesh Statue

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Guidelines for Rejects

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Review of Hollow Road/interview with author Dan Fitzgerald

I want to talk about Hollow Road, Book one of the Maer Cycle, by Dan Fitzgerald.

It’s a fantasy novel, I went into it knowing it would be three books. As a matter of fact, the follow up books are available now in some form or fashion at most major retailers. What sold me on picking it up was the concept of the Maer—mysterious beings who are said to be dangerous, have returned.

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“Sometimes I'm beside myself wondering who is next to me.”
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“Prior to her reading of the poem, light tears washed over him. He seemed to be leaking out moments that were, as far as he could tell, stored in physical parts of his body – in his shoulders, his back, his stomach. His body remembered things that his brain ignored.”
U.L. Harper, The Flesh Statue

“I think when we read we have to hear with no ears and realistically see with no eyes and doing that does something good to us.”
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“I think when we read we have to hear with no ears and realistically see with no eyes and doing that does something good to us.”
U.L. Harper

“Cinci made her way to the jagged piece of concrete Langley had dropped. She picked it up, and with the look of a mathematician deep in thought she briskly made her way to her unconscious, bleeding stepfather. She took that piece of concrete and began pummeling the man's skull.”
U.L. Harper, The Flesh Statue

“Sometimes I'm beside myself wondering who is next to me.”
U.L. Harper

“Prior to her reading of the poem, light tears washed over him. He seemed to be leaking out moments that were, as far as he could tell, stored in physical parts of his body – in his shoulders, his back, his stomach. His body remembered things that his brain ignored.”
U.L. Harper, The Flesh Statue

“Today a young man on acid realized that all matter is merely energy condensed to a slow vibration, that we are all one consciousness experiencing itself subjectively, there is no such thing as death, life is only a dream, and we are the imagination of ourselves. Heres Tom with the Weather.”
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message 8: by Dale (last edited Jul 20, 2014 05:29PM)

Dale Thele U.L., thank you for the Goodreads friend connect.
Wishing you all the very best in 2014!


Avry15 Thank you for the friend request...It's nice meeting new people...I do love sci-fi's..:)


message 6: by U.L.

U.L. Harper Pete wrote: "Hey man thanks for responding I just did a blanket invite. As to your question I believe the issues you raised were corrected. I worked with my publisher so alls good. How are doin man been a wh..."

I'm hangin in there. Coming to the end of a new novel. This one is kicking my but. However, I think it has the potential to be my best work. I'm not saying it will be, but it can be my best. I'll keep working. Thanks for asking. We'll keep in touch, yeah?


message 5: by Pete

Pete Kelly Hey man thanks for responding I just did a blanket invite. As to your question I believe the issues you raised were corrected. I worked with my publisher so alls good. How are doin man been a while since we spoke.


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Pete Kelly U.L. wrote: "Just to let everyone know--whoever is looking--The Flesh Statue is now available on the kindle for $6. I have it in print as well, but it's time to embrace some of this relatively environmentally f..."



you'll do fine on kindle man i have no doubt


Christy Stewart Hello UL, it's nice to meet you.


message 2: by U.L.

U.L. Harper Just to let everyone know--whoever is looking--The Flesh Statue is now available on the kindle for $6. I have it in print as well, but it's time to embrace some of this relatively environmentally friendly stuff.




Shanna Hello,
Thanks for adding me.
I look forward to reading your book.


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