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Who inspired Vivika?

Dave Turpin Who inspired Vivika?

The first thought of the character was that she was small in stature. Which lead me to the gymnast angle. And to ramp up the dram…moreWho inspired Vivika?

The first thought of the character was that she was small in stature. Which lead me to the gymnast angle. And to ramp up the drama, a gymnast that has lost a leg. As far as an actual 'who' inspired, the closest real life flesh and blood person I see when I visualize Vivika, is Jennifer Love Hewitt. The hair, face, height, that sort of thing. She's always struck me as playful, quick witted, etc. I've watched a few of her interviews on late night talk shows, where I made note of her smile, her quick comebacks to the host, etc. In my mind's eye, she fit the bill. :) (less)

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Dave Turpin When I find a speed bump while working on a story, I create, and kill off a character. I may or may not leave the character in the story. It changes t…moreWhen I find a speed bump while working on a story, I create, and kill off a character. I may or may not leave the character in the story. It changes the channels, and frees me up to think about the "real" story at hand. (less)

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	Truth or Consequences: A Vivika Stryker Mystery it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2010	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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Water Words By Dave Turpin -- a collection of poetry

Water
Words

By

Dave Turpin

Volume I 1977 to 2007

THE POEM

It is not Poetry
unless your pentameter
is showing. She said, "You must
have thus, therefore, thou, thee...
prose, it must, it has to,
for this mess of words
to be considered Poetry..."

Yeah Yeah Yeah
I say if it comes from
my heart
and it feels right...

Don't say it ain't POETRY
jus cuz it don't line up
with some imaginary rule.

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