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David Rain is an Australian writer who lives in London. He is the author of the novels Volcano Street and The Heat of the Sun. He has written poetry, articles, and reviews. He has taught literature and writing at Queen’s University of Belfast, University of Brighton, and Middlesex University, London.

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David Rain Some people say writer’s block doesn’t exist, that it’s just an excuse for lazy writers. I don’t buy that entirely. I write to a schedule, I write as …moreSome people say writer’s block doesn’t exist, that it’s just an excuse for lazy writers. I don’t buy that entirely. I write to a schedule, I write as much as I can, but sometimes I still can’t do it. In the end you have to force yourself to write, no matter what junk you get. Just write, and the writing will get better in time. After all, you love writing, don’t you?(less)
David Rain Well, I suppose it’s not fame and it’s not money, which most of us don’t have. Writing is a compulsion. You do it because you can’t do anything else. …moreWell, I suppose it’s not fame and it’s not money, which most of us don’t have. Writing is a compulsion. You do it because you can’t do anything else. Getting something right on the page is fantastic, and when other people like it as well, or even love it, that’s fantastic ten times over. (less)
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Congratulations and thank you

Thank you to everyone who entered the competition to win a copy of my new book, Volcano Street.

Copies are on the way to the three winners: one from Houston Texas, another from California, and the final one from Perth in Western Australia.

Best wishes,
David
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Published on January 03, 2015 10:13 Tags: volcano-street, winners
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“... in the life of every man there was one great good fortune and one misfortune of equal force.”
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“... in the life of every man there was one great good fortune and one misfortune of equal force.”
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