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Keith Deininger

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Keith Deininger is an award-winning dark fiction author. His titles include WITHIN, MARROW'S PIT and A GAME FOR GODS. He is best known for blending elements of fantasy with horror in his surreal, literary style. He grew up in the American Southwest and currently resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico with his wife and daughter.

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I mentioned this in my review of Marrow's Pit, but are there any plans to expand upon the Machine/Maelstrom world you've created?

Keith Deininger Oh, yeah. Big things are coming. I've been hard at work this past year putting some stuff together. The whole thing has become far more complex than I…moreOh, yeah. Big things are coming. I've been hard at work this past year putting some stuff together. The whole thing has become far more complex than I'd originally intended. I'm working on edits right now. Would you believe me if I told you the Machine is but a small part of a vast world? It gets crazy and I'm have tons of fun with it. The next installment will be Marrow's Legacy, which is about the Sol family living in the Machine and takes place immediately after the events of Marrow's Pit. Then comes The Walls of Meridian and then The Blood of Talos, all of which are written, but still need some re-writes and edits. If all goes well, these three titles will be released back to back late summer. It's been a tone of work, but I feel really good about what I have so far. If you're interested, I posted a short teaser for Marrow's Legacy on my website: http://www.keithdeininger.com/blog/ma...
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what part of the writing process do you enjoy the least?

Keith Deininger Thanks for the question, Jason. I used to fear re-writes. I was afraid I'd mess something up, miss something, delete the wrong scenes or fail to put t…moreThanks for the question, Jason. I used to fear re-writes. I was afraid I'd mess something up, miss something, delete the wrong scenes or fail to put the write ones in. I somehow thought my first draft was sacred, the most artistic and that too much editing would ruin it. What I didn't understand is that once the first draft is completed, there is much work I still have left to do. But it's fun work, and it's less taxing than the initial creation. Once the first draft is complete, I have something to work with and can rearrange and insert scenes to make the narrative stronger. Also, because of the organic way I write, I've learned to cut and chop, to give the narrative movement and flow. I've learned what editing really is and it may be the most important part of the writing process. I feel with practice and dedication, I will learn and grow in all aspects of the creation process.

But that doesn't really answer your question... With all honesty, my least favorite part of the writing process is everything to do with the business side of things. I just want to create, but I'd also like people to read and possibly be moved by what I write, so... Thus enters the publishing world and all of the headaches so involved. Agents. Submitting to publishers. Marketing. Cover letters and synopsis. I could be writing. I could be improving my craft. The next one is already better than the last one, I think all of the time. I just want to work on the next one. My head is filled with plans, projects, and ideas. Writing has been like pushing a huge boulder up a hill, very difficult, but now that I have it rolling, I can't stop it. I can't help myself. I just want to write. (less)

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	Shadow Animals 3.46 avg rating — 84 ratings — published 2014 — 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
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	Fevered Hills (The Fever Trilogy #1) 3.75 avg rating — 71 ratings — published 2013 — 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
	Within 3.77 avg rating — 62 ratings — published 2015 — 9 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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	The Hallow 3.59 avg rating — 34 ratings — published 2015 — 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
	A Game for Gods (A Game for Gods #1) 3.96 avg rating — 26 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
	Marrow's Legacy (The Godgame #0.5) 4.10 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 2015 — 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

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The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark

by Carl Sagan

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Keith’s Quotes

“The surreal is as integral a part of our lives as the 'real,' although one might argue that, since the unconscious underlies consciousness, and we are continuously bombarded by images, moods, and memories from that uncharitable terrain, it is in fact more primary than the 'real.”
― Joyce Carol Oates

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“The standards for horror fiction should be no less than those for 'serious literary' fiction in which originality of concept, depth of characters, and attentiveness to language are vitally important.”
― Joyce Carol Oates

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“We work in the dark - we do what we can - we give what we have. Our doubt is our passion, and our passion is our task. The rest is the madness of art.”
― Henry James, The Middle Years

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“One way to avoid what has already been done is to be true to yourself.”
― Ramsey Campbell

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“Tradition is a pretty poor excuse for perpetrating stereotypes.”
― Ramsey Campbell

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message 8: by Leo

Jan 24, 2016 11:11AM

Hiya Mr Keith!! Haven't forgotten about your books. Will be reading and reviewing once I have escaped Delany's 800pg autumnal city!!

Thanks again for sharing :)

Leo

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message 7: by Leo

Dec 03, 2015 11:47PM

Hiya Keith,

Thanks for reading my blog post and nice to make your acquaintance!

Oh, and please feel free to send me anything you'd like reviewed :)

Leo

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message 6: by Shelby *trains flying monkeys*

Mar 23, 2015 06:25AM

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message 5: by Keith

Jun 23, 2014 10:12AM

Great to meet you, Addy! I'm sure I'll be seeing you around.

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message 4: by Addy

Jun 23, 2014 09:32AM

Thanks for the request! Look forward to reading ur work and talking with you;)

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message 3: by Ms. Nikki

Feb 10, 2014 07:46PM

Thanks for the invite, Keith!

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message 2: by Keith

Jun 10, 2013 10:44AM

Cedric wrote: "Thank you very much, Keith, for accepting my Friend request. I am looking forward to reading your books! Have a good one.
All my best,
Cedric"

Cedric, my man! Good to know you. Let me know what you think. I'll be around... ;)
Keith

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message 1: by Cedric

Jun 09, 2013 01:19PM

Thank you very much, Keith, for accepting my Friend request. I am looking forward to reading your books! Have a good one.
All my best,
Cedric

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