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Rick Tabor is a compelling voice in contemporary thriller fiction, known for weaving complex technological and fantasy concepts with deep social commentary into fast-paced, unforgettable narratives. He is the author of Children of the Scroll, winner of the StoryTrade Award for Best Urban Fantasy of 2026, and The Blink of Humanity a sci-fi political thriller that is terrifyingly close to our world today. He hosts the podcast Authors Learning Something New on YouTube, Instagram and X. Rick lives in the Houston suburbs with his smart, lovely wife, his wonderful children, and Trixie, his faithful miniature schnoodle.

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Rick Tabor I use several approaches -
* First, my mantra from start to finish is "Keep the plot simple and straightforward." This doesn't imply that you should a…more
I use several approaches -
* First, my mantra from start to finish is "Keep the plot simple and straightforward." This doesn't imply that you should avoid clever plot twists, but the plot needs to be straightforward enough that you avoid having it become so entangled that you find yourself blocked for solutions that allow you to move forward.
* Second, I listen carefully to Stephen King - create rich characters who react to situations according to their built-in nature. This is related to the above, because you as an author are responsible for keeping the actions of the characters believable.
* Finally, if there is the need for creativity, I drink a small glass of orange juice (glucose for the brain) and start a self-run brainstorming session, sometimes accompanied by walking and talking to myself. For me, this is the best way to create a list of exciting options for breaking the block.
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Rick Tabor Hi Rayna,

This is a very easy question. It's the Bible - Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth. The author also happens to be an awesome friend and …more
Hi Rayna,

This is a very easy question. It's the Bible - Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth. The author also happens to be an awesome friend and the book has my favorite quote - "For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

Far below this read, is my 2nd favorite read - Dune by Frank Herbert.
Thanks for the question and best wishes,

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Great News! Children of the Scroll has just received, and published its Kirkus Review!

“In Tabor’s debut fantasy novel, a colorful cast of characters seeks a magic scroll that can resurrect the dead.”
– Kirkus Reviews


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