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Robin Layne

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Born

in Whittier, California, The United States

August 21

Website

http://writingthatsings.com

Genre

Fantasy, Young Adult, Paranormal

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C.S. Lewis, Frank Peretti, J.R.R. Tolkien, Bram Stoker ...more

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September 2012

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I formerly edited books for Barking Rain Press. I continue to do freelance editing and writing as Robin Layne Enterprises. I'm available for more writing and editing assignments. Please write me if you'd like to try my services. I keep a blog about my work-in-progress, AVS: The Anti-Vampirism Society, a YA series of novels.

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I've always loved stories. From earliest childhood I enjoyed hearing my mother read to me and watching movies, acting out fairy tales, drawing pictures and dictating to my teacher the words to go with them. I made my first picture book in second grade, and in fifth grade, wrote my own poetry book. When other kids teased me, I thought, "I'm going to be a famous artist and writer someday, and when they read about me in I formerly edited books for Barking Rain Press. I continue to do freelance editing and writing as Robin Layne Enterprises. I'm available for more writing and editing assignments. Please write me if you'd like to try my services. I keep a blog about my work-in-progress, AVS: The Anti-Vampirism Society, a YA series of novels.

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I've always loved stories. From earliest childhood I enjoyed hearing my mother read to me and watching movies, acting out fairy tales, drawing pictures and dictating to my teacher the words to go with them. I made my first picture book in second grade, and in fifth grade, wrote my own poetry book. When other kids teased me, I thought, "I'm going to be a famous artist and writer someday, and when they read about me in the papers they'll be sorry they made fun of me."
By the time I was in junior high I had invented my own fantasy world, which I continued to write about into adulthood. Even more exciting than the magic of inventing stories is the miracle of a loving relationship with God--a wonder I find harder to put into words than any fiction or poetry.
I've always got at least one novel in the works. So far, I have published a number of poems (including one in Authors by Design's Medley of Fiction), and a few short stories in print and online. "The Hearth Dragon's Tale" was published in the Lamp-Post of the Southern California C.S. Lewis Society. In 2000, I created the spiral-bound book "Enlarging the Tent: Poetry and Prose by Robin Layne" to benefit Good Samaritan Ministries. In summer 2011, I released a new edition of the same. I posted a short story from it in installments, called "Manuel Pascal."
From 2005 to 2010, I edited a newsletter called "Sweet Comfort"; it included a lot of poetry and short non-fiction, as well as articles and, in the latter months, a column.
I have been working for some years on a series of YA vampire novels. "Blood Ties," a short story based on parts of what is now the second book, won a YA writing contest by AuthorsbyDesign.com, and later won "best original fiction" at a Kumoricon in Portland, Oregon. I have posted this story on my profile. AuthorsbyDesign also sponsored a "Twisted Fairy tale" contest, and I won that after re-writing a lesser-known Brothers Grimm story and calling it "Mother of All Good Children."
I wrote and illustrated my own zine, "A Character Sandwich," which features short sketches about fictional characters sandwiched between stories about myself. In July 2015, I came out with my second, the first issue of a series called "Turtle Soup: On Finding My Voice."
I completed my Bachelor of Arts in English, minor in writing, from Portland State University in spring 2012. In August 2013, I finished the UC Berekely extension online series, earning a certificate in professional editing.
I am excited to be a part of the Goodreads community. I look forward to the day when I can announce the publication of my first novel. ...more

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	Medley of Fiction: An Anthology by Carrie Chesney (Editor), Andrea Allison (Goodreads Author), C.L. Scarr 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2008 — 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
	Enlarging the Tent: Poetry and Prose by Robin Layne 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2000	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
	A Wall Is a Road by Robin Layne (Goodreads Author), Jan Goakey, Chris Davis it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2013	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
	What's Important Is the Story by Robin Layne (Goodreads Author), Jim Brennan, Jennifer Buck it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2012	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
	Journeys through Chaos: an Anthology to Bring us Together (Writers' Mill Journal #8) by Jean Harkin (Goodreads Author), Catherin Violante, Matthew McAyeal it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2020 — 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
	The Writers' Mill Journal Volume 6 by Robin Layne (Goodreads Author) (Contributor), Sheila Deeth (Goodreads Author), Jean Harkin (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating	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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	Faithful really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2016	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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My website, WritingThatSings.com, introduces my editing services and includes lists and samples of my published writing. Please let me know if you want help with your own writing! You can use the form on the website or just email me at RobinLayne.Author@gmail.com. Y Read more of this blog post »

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Becoming Jesus People: True Stories of How Love Broke Through in the Jesus People Movement

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The NASB, MacArthur Study Bible, Hardcover: Holy Bible, New American Standard Bible

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“There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.”
― Ernest Hemingway

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“If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.”
― C.S. Lewis

tags: god, world

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“We are not necessarily doubting that God will do the best for us; we are wondering how painful the best will turn out to be.”
― C.S. Lewis

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“A man can no more diminish God's glory by refusing to worship Him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word 'darkness' on the walls of his cell.”
― C.S. Lewis, The Problem of Pain

tags: god, religion

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“Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person's ultimate good as far as it can be obtained.”
― C.S. Lewis

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message 7: by Dustin

Sep 21, 2012 09:37AM

Robin wrote: "Dustin wrote: "Hi, good day, Robin!

How have you been? Did you have a good visit with your family? I hope all's well.:)

Here's the link to my review of Adam:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/sho..."

Hi, Happy Friday, Robin!

I'm so glad the visit with your family went to well, and it's definitely one to cherish.:)

Given the two choices, I really like the title, "From The Red Read Robin." The play-on words is a nice touch.

No, that doesn't bother me at all. I appreciate the heads-up. Thank you! I'll go correct that right away!

Have a wonderful day and a blessed weekend!

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message 6: by Robin

Sep 20, 2012 09:04PM

Dustin wrote: "Hi, good day, Robin!

How have you been? Did you have a good visit with your family? I hope all's well.:)

Here's the link to my review of Adam:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

A..."

Just read your review. Sounds interesting. Found a typo you might correct if you can: "On scene" should read "One scene." Hope my picking doesn't bother you; I'm just practicing my copyediting.

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message 5: by Robin

Sep 20, 2012 08:54PM

Dustin wrote: "Hi, good day, Robin!

How have you been? Did you have a good visit with your family? I hope all's well.:)

Here's the link to my review of Adam:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

A..."

I'm not sure of the title yet. I'm leaning toward "My Night-Blooming Series," but I also like "From the Red Read Robin," or some such. Would appreciate input.

I read a bunch of pages of homework today and then found out I had been reading the wrong book! Besides that, I have been tired a lot lately. My visit with family was the best! A great experience to remember.

I want to read your review, and am trying to decide whether to stick to my seat before the computer right now or go do something else for a bit. In any case, I will read the review soon.

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message 4: by Dustin

Sep 20, 2012 11:16AM

Hi, good day, Robin!

How have you been? Did you have a good visit with your family? I hope all's well.:)

Here's the link to my review of Adam:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Are you still searching for a title for your blog, or did you figure that out..? Let me know, please.

Have a wonderful day, enjoy the rest of your week!

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message 3: by Dustin

Sep 13, 2012 02:32PM

You're very welcome, Robin.:) It's amazing how the Holy Spirit works, and what it's able to convey, isn't it? God never ceased to amaze and astonish me.

Oh, an online editing course sounds exciting. I bet you'll learn a LOT! Are you enjoying it so far?

I'm sorry to hear about the tendonitis in your shoulder...

Yes, as a matter of fact, that is one of us many ultrasound photos. We're having a boy, due November 21st!! There are additional photos on my profile, if you'd like to see them. Please feel free to leave any comments you'd like. And and all are always welcome.:) Thank you for asking!

Have a wonderful day, enjoy the rest of your week!!

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message 2: by Robin

Sep 11, 2012 06:30PM

Dustin wrote: "Hi, Robin!

You are very welcome. I feel honored to be your first friend here.

You know, it's a rare thing (for me, anyway,) to know someone that shared my birthday. I've heard of some that are c..."

Thanks, Dustin. Sometimes the Spirit moves me with stuff I never would have thought to say and I get blessed by it, too. I started an online college class today (in editing), and I haven't read the comments in the threads here yet because I've been busy with that. It may take a while for me to catch up. I spent the day yesterday straightening up my very messy desk, and the tendonitis in my right shoulder is really acting up. It hurts to type. Off to get a couple ibuprophens again! And then back to reading my schoolwork.
Say, is that an ultrasound in your in your profile pic? Are you an up-and-coming father? Or is it something else?

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message 1: by Dustin

Sep 11, 2012 02:06PM

Hi, Robin!

You are very welcome. I feel honored to be your first friend here.

You know, it's a rare thing (for me, anyway,) to know someone that shared my birthday. I've heard of some that are close to that, but never the exact day. That's really cool!

I just want you to know that I love reading your posts in the Hardcore Faith group. They're very encouraging and inspiring. Thank you!

Have a wonderful day, and enjoy the rest of your week!

I'll talk again soon.:)

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