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Joseph J. Bailey

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Through such simple questions as, "What if we lived in a world where our beliefs were real, tangible, and actualizable?" Joe explores the possible through thought, fantasy, wit, and character.

Including influences such as Shunryu Suzuki, Tolkien, Krishnamurti, Iain M. Banks, Laozi, Stephen R. Donaldson, Philip Kapleau, Raymond E. Feist, Edward O. Wilson, Dan Simmons, and David Bohm, Joe creates existential fantasy filled with rich worlds, concepts, stories, and ideas.

Joe holds an advanced degree in environmental management from Duke University where he also studied religion with a focus on meditative, experiential, and transformative traditions.

When not at play with his family, he enjoys reading, writing, and relaxation. When he can, Joe als ...more

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	Soul Stealer (Legacy of the Blade #1) 3.74 avg rating — 212 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mulogo's Treatise on Wizardry (Exceptional Advice for Adventurers Everywhere #1) 3.48 avg rating — 145 ratings — published 12 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Shadow's Rise - Return of the Cabal (Chronicles of the Fists #1) 4.08 avg rating — 86 ratings — published 2012 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Grak: Private Instigator (Orc PI #1) 4.09 avg rating — 44 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Spellslinger (Spellslinger Chronicles #3) 2.90 avg rating — 29 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Infernal Fire (Spellslinger Chronicles #1) 3.38 avg rating — 21 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lords of Light - Ascension of the Four (Chronicles of the Fists #3) 4.06 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2012 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Shadow's Descent - Tides of Darkness (Chronicles of the Fists #2) 4.25 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2012 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Wild Mage: Water and Stone (Legacy of the Blade #2) 3.50 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 2016 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Grak: Orc on Vacation (Orc PI #2) 3.73 avg rating — 11 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Legacy of the Blade (3 books)
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Exceptional Advice for Adventurers Everywhere (4 books)
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Chronicles of the Fists (3 books)
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Orc PI (3 books)
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Spellslinger Chronicles (3 books)
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Zen and the Brain: Toward an Understanding of Meditation and Consciousness

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“Do you wish to control the destinies of others? Become a publican.”
― Joseph J. Bailey, Mulogo's Treatise on Wizardry

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“Do you wish to care for others? Become a priest or healer.”
― Joseph J. Bailey, Mulogo's Treatise on Wizardry

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“A warrior rushes you in the heat of battle, brandishing a great two-handed hammer. Do you really have to call down the fires of the heavens and turn his body into an ionized cloud of superheated vapor? Probably not.”
― Joseph J. Bailey, Mulogo's Treatise on Wizardry

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“Dare to realize your dreams. Dare to dream your reality.

- Master Wei
Priest of the K’un Lun”
― Joseph J. Bailey, Shadow's Rise - Return of the Cabal

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“The first mover is the mind.

- Master Wei
Priest of the K’un Lun”
― Joseph J. Bailey, Shadow's Descent - Tides of Darkness

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“The more profound the stillness, the deeper the perception.

- Master Wei
Priest of the K’un Lun”
― Joseph J. Bailey, Lords of Light - Ascension of the Four

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message 3: by Saul

Oct 18, 2013 04:57PM

Thanks for connecting, Joseph! Looking forward to seeing you around the GR hallways!
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message 2: by Joseph

Oct 12, 2013 05:06PM

Katy wrote: "So you think that guy Joseph J. Bailey is pretty cool, huh? LOL Thanks for the friend request!"

Personally, I think he's as cool as the back side of the pillow on a winter's morn....

You're very welcome!

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message 1: by Katy

Oct 12, 2013 03:16PM

So you think that guy Joseph J. Bailey is pretty cool, huh? LOL Thanks for the friend request!

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