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Richard Parks

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I write mostly fantasy, both short stories and novels. My third short story collection, On the Banks of the River of Heaven was published in November, 2010. My second novella with PS Publishing, The Heavenly Fox, was released in early 2011. I've been a finalist for both the World Fantasy Award and the Mythopoeic Award for Adult Literature.





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Richard Parks My current project is Power's Shadow, which is the sequel to Black Kath's Daughter, third book in The Laws of Power series. As of this writing, I'm ab…moreMy current project is Power's Shadow, which is the sequel to Black Kath's Daughter, third book in The Laws of Power series. As of this writing, I'm about halfway done.(less)
Richard Parks Inspiration as a writing prod is overrated. So long as you're writing about things that interest you and that you care about, you seldom have to wait …moreInspiration as a writing prod is overrated. So long as you're writing about things that interest you and that you care about, you seldom have to wait for inspiration. As often as not, when you're already working is the time inspiration will strike.(less)
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“In the early evening a tiny moth-demon was trying to batter its way into my room through a tear in the paper screen, no doubt attracted by the scent of poverty.”
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