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J.R. Baude

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After a creative life in musical pursuits culminating in a CD titled “When The Sun Goes Down…”, the muses shifted J.R's passion to writing. "I wanted a new canvas and a venue that would allow my works to be directly accessible to an audience." Fiction writing seemed the perfect answer to that call. In 2011, he self-published his debut novel “The Unremarkable Uneventful Life of Harvey Henderson”. The book has since received a collection of four and five-star reviews (Amazon, Goodreads).

“The Lazarus Chain”, his second novel, was released in April 2020 and is a suspenseful tale packed with intrigue woven into a fabric of cutting-edge genetic science, religion, and the consequences of eternal physical life.

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J.R. Baude I write... The best remedy for a creative void is to exercise the writing muscle. It may mean a brief departure from main the project I am working on,…moreI write... The best remedy for a creative void is to exercise the writing muscle. It may mean a brief departure from main the project I am working on, but it can often stimulate an idea or help spill out some subconscious rubbish that is jamming my flow. If I'm at an impasse in my story, I find it can restore forward motion to build a conversational scene between two characters in the narrative. They will tell you where the story needs to go next. (less)

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J.R. Baude Two things come to mind. First, I get to play God... Yes, I know that sounds rather presumptuous, but I build the world and bring the characters to li…moreTwo things come to mind. First, I get to play God... Yes, I know that sounds rather presumptuous, but I build the world and bring the characters to life. I can decide who receives redemption and who gets their just desserts. Most importantly, I get to bring readers in for a visit to this new world and hopefully they depart in a better place than when they arrived. Secondly, there is this thing that happens when writing that is almost like an out of body experience. There are times where, after a session of writing, I look at the words on the page and wonder where that all came from. It's cathartic, It's therapeutic, it's spiritual, and that all magically happens while merely tapping out a parade of words on a page. It's a glorious mystery and I'm blessed to be a participant. (less)

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Blood Meridian, or, the Evening Redness in the West

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The Gene: An Intimate History

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Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

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J.R. Baude liked an answer from Mary Matuskey: What’s the best thing about being a writer? The Best thing about being a writer is getting to tell stories. You can share your thoughts, dreams, and feelings, and sometimes help others feel understood. it's also a great way to learn more about yourself and the world around you. Mary Matuskey
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