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D.J. Williams

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With the DNA of a world traveler, D.J. Williams was born and raised in Hong Kong, igniting an adventurous spirit as he ventured into the jungles of the Amazon, the bush of Africa, and the slums of the Far East. His global travels submerged him in a myriad of cultures, providing a unique perspective that fuels his creativity.

As a fresh voice in mystery, suspense, and YA fantasy, his novels have climbed the charts ranking as high as #1 on Amazon Hot New Releases. His books The Auctioneer and Hunt For Eden’s Star have received stellar reviews from Kirkus Reviews, the most trusted voice in book discovery. Williams has also been featured in Publishers Weekly and Writer's Digest.

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D.J. Williams Writer's block is something that stops the story dead, but it must be worked through. Surfing on Facebook or Twitter isn't the answer. I've found that…moreWriter's block is something that stops the story dead, but it must be worked through. Surfing on Facebook or Twitter isn't the answer. I've found that the best way for me to deal with it is to write. It doesn't matter if what I'm writing is good enough to keep, but what I've found is that in those times there's a nugget that I can pull from that gets me over the hurdle.(less)
D.J. Williams Never give up...and write what you love. If you start thinking about how to craft the best novel so it sells then you've missed the joy in writing. I …moreNever give up...and write what you love. If you start thinking about how to craft the best novel so it sells then you've missed the joy in writing. I think it's better to write the story that's circulating inside, and then see what happens. After going through the system of writing proposals and then waiting for my agent to call with an offer, I've realized that it's impossible to know what a publisher is looking for, so I might as well write what inspires me.(less)
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