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Xander Richards

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Canadian espionage writer Xander Richards was born during the early sixties in an unremarkable town in western Europe to parents whose stories of their wartime military experience enthralled him and stoked the fires of his imagination. Inspired by Fleming’s James Bond series, Cussler’s Dirk Pitt adventures, Clancy’s techno-thrillers, Alistair MacLean’s novels and many other suspense and espionage books, he started writing at an early age.

After a spell in the military Xander was first published—under a different name—in the late eighties. Around this time the idea for ‘COAST: An Act Of Burial’ was conceived whilst on vacation with friends from the army. It was initially started as a film script but due to the pressures of work and family was
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Xander Richards I find Pournelle's (and, to a less extent, Niven's) 'CoDominium' universe very appealing. The idea that humankind are spreading throughout space is in…moreI find Pournelle's (and, to a less extent, Niven's) 'CoDominium' universe very appealing. The idea that humankind are spreading throughout space is inspiring. Were I to go there, I imagine that I'd spend as much of my time as possible exploring.(less)
Xander Richards I'm not sure I'm qualified to offer a solution for dealing with writer's block because I've only had it once and it kinda went away by itself. But I w…moreI'm not sure I'm qualified to offer a solution for dealing with writer's block because I've only had it once and it kinda went away by itself. But I will say this; the more I look after my health the easier it is to write creatively. When I eat garbage, the writing can be a little bit of a drudge and my lack of diligence in the health department has cost me valuable time on my latest book. However, when I'm taking care of my diet and stuff—I'm a big advocate of raw vegetable juices—the ideas and motivation take care of themselves and the writing is a joy.(less)
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Xander Richards Lucinda wrote: "Thank you so much for your friendship request..."

And thank you, Lucinda, for your interest in my writing. An ebook copy of 'COAST: An Act Of Burial' is making its way through the satellites and routers as we speak. :-)


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L Dear Xander,
Thank you so much for your friendship request here on GoodReads. That is a shame that i sadly did not win a copy of your book, but i would be delighted to take up your offer of reading & reviewing an e-copy of 'Coast: An Act of Burial'!

I shall send you a message with my email address and preferred format.

Kind Regards
Lucinda x


Xander Richards Cheryl wrote: "Your note disappeared after I added you to friends..."

No problem Cheryl. Thank you so much for accepting my friend request and for your willingness to review my novel! I'll be in touch via email. :-)


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