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Dan Gillis

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Born
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Dan Gillis@AerluinWeave

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Fantasy, Science Fiction, Paranormal

Influences
J.R.R. Tolkien, Eiji Yoshikawa, Stan Sakai, Roald Dahl

Member Since
March 2015


Dan Gillis inspires as a certified teacher in the humanities. His own creative pursuits are fueled by the students he teaches. He has written for many years, with his most serious work beginning during his time in university. Thanks to the independent publishing opportunities that have become available he has seized the moment to bring his work to the public.

In addition to his writing, Dan has creative pursuits in music, drama/theater, painting/sketching and many others. He creates his own artwork for his projects including his novels.

This 2015 interview with Dan covers more personal ground and insight into the Author and his first novel.

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How do you deal with writer’s block?
Dan Gillis There have been moments where I cannot find the zone for writing. I don’t feel it is writer’s block as much as finding the environment where creativit…moreThere have been moments where I cannot find the zone for writing. I don’t feel it is writer’s block as much as finding the environment where creativity can flow undeterred. Writers should continue to experiment with various locations and times to find the optimal environment. I wrote Sapling in a quiet University computer lab where the story came undeterred and full of life.(less)
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Dan Gillis I am revising and editing the second book, Sapling: The Broken Halls, which was written in the same year as the first book [(2004)]. I am halfway thro…moreI am revising and editing the second book, Sapling: The Broken Halls, which was written in the same year as the first book [(2004)]. I am halfway through DOVE, a future earth dystopian flavoured novel. Here's the blurb-

The citizens of Vernian Prior have dwelt below the surface of the planet for generations. When lack of genetic material creates a crisis, a specialized group of genetically modified personnelle are created to survive in the harsh surface environment. Their goal is to recover genetic samples that will maintain the way of life for the Vernians. DOVE operatives have limited creative thought, feel no pain and are fully bound to their training - all of this governed by an implant. When an accident occurs while away on a mission, the governess chips are disabled.

A journey of self discovery begins for each operative as they slowly gain human characteristics and independent thought. They are soon confronted with a difficult choice: Continued subservience of their former masters or to defy their training and live according to their conscience. Will they leave the Vernians to die or strike back for the atrocities committed against them?(less)
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The Seeds of Creativity: A Graphical Journey

Creativity comes in many forms, and I doubt many of us are confined to just one. Writing has been a wonderful journey but rarely do I remain complacent in one area for too long. Too many creative seeds clamouring to the surface, to be the next to taste the sweet sunlight of creation. Is it any surprise that I made a decision to go all in for graphics with my recent novel? I, therefore, direct this Read more of this blog post »
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Apr 28, 2016 06:48AM

Dan Gillis Hey, just letting everyone know that Sapling is offered as a free Kindle for the next 5 days. Spread the word! Especially for those who added it to read.


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