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Gregory S. Close

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Gregory S. Close has lived on both coasts of the United States (and that wholesome corn-fed part in-between) as well as Dundalk, Ireland and the tiny islands of the Kwajalein Atoll. Greg loves travelling and sampling the native cultures, foods, customs, and beers of the world.

Greg lives in California and works at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where they successfully achieved the first fusion ignition event shortly after hiring him. Likely, due to his expertise in HR/Benefits.

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Gregory S. Close I am currently working on a science fiction/fantasy entitled Greyspace. It's about 50% done now and I hope to launch a Kickstarter soon to see it thro…moreI am currently working on a science fiction/fantasy entitled Greyspace. It's about 50% done now and I hope to launch a Kickstarter soon to see it through to publication.

Also, working on the sequel to In Siege of Daylight as well as several short stories set in the world of Light, Dark & Shadow.(less)
Gregory S. Close There is no such thing as "writer's block." There are simply times when a writer is more/less creative. It's harder to write when you are feeling less…moreThere is no such thing as "writer's block." There are simply times when a writer is more/less creative. It's harder to write when you are feeling less creative, or distracted, or if you are sitting in a tub of lime JELLO. This is a fact. Calling it "writer's block" as if it's some mystical hindrance to the work of writing and creating is just an excuse not to work through the hard times as well as the easy times of pure inspiration. You have to do both. I've never been able to leave my day-job early for experiencing "benefits consultant block," so I can't stop working on a book or story for "writer's block" either. Fair is fair.(less)
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FREE BOOK 9/2-9/4, in support of Histiocytosis Awareness Month

September is Histiocytosis Awareness Month
Every year I try to do something to help raise funds for Langerhans-cell Histiocytosis (LCH).  It's an overlooked disease, classified as a cancer, that needs a lot more money for research.  With budget cuts looming from Washington, the need for private contributions is greater than ever.

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“It's hard to win a war with a front at your back.”
Gregory S. Close, In Siege of Daylight

“Yes, well, I'm not asking you to hide anything. Hiding won't help you. You can't very well hide from a pit, can you? You just need to avoid falling into it." - Brohan Madhrarigal”
Gregory S. Close, In Siege of Daylight

“You never hear a prophecy start with the gods were in error. If it's good, thank the gods - but if it's bad, it's your own damn fault!”
Gregory S. Close, In Siege of Daylight

“I'm not making it complicated, I'm just looking at it less simply.”
Gregory S. Close, In Siege of Daylight

“It's hard to win a war with a front at your back.”
Gregory S. Close, In Siege of Daylight

“Being a Humanist means trying to behave decently without expectation of rewards or punishment after you are dead.”
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“You never hear a prophecy start with the gods were in error. If it's good, thank the gods - but if it's bad, it's your own damn fault!”
Gregory S. Close, In Siege of Daylight

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