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Zara Steen

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Born
in Canada
December 04

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Romance, Paranormal, Fantasy

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August 2012

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Zara Steen is a lightworker, a twin flame, and a true believer in love.

The eternal optimist, she writes Romance Novels for your soul. Inspired by nature, she lives in Atlantic Canada and creates meaningful stories with captivating and strong-willed characters who find themselves in magical places. She invites you to join them on journeys of excitement, love, and wonder.

She is the author of the fantasy series, The Mercrutian Chronicles, the story of Anya, a mermaid who must embrace her powers and discover her personal strength in the face of adversity.

Look forward to her upcoming Arzulian Kingdom Novels and her Pure Hearts & Bittersweets Vampire Sagas.

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How do you deal with writer’s block?
Zara Steen Not very well... haha. Actually it can be very challenging sometimes, but something that I find helpful is meditation. When I take a moment to clear m…moreNot very well... haha. Actually it can be very challenging sometimes, but something that I find helpful is meditation. When I take a moment to clear my mind and focus on what I want... in this case for my muse to come tap me on the shoulder and say "Write Zara!" it helps me relax to the point where I can focus. I also recently learned the place mat exercise and that has been incredible:

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what's your favorite music? and do you listen to music while you write?
Zara Steen I do listen to a lot of different musical styles so it would be hard for me to pick a favourite. My tastes generally match my mood, especially when I'…moreI do listen to a lot of different musical styles so it would be hard for me to pick a favourite. My tastes generally match my mood, especially when I'm writing. Sometimes I choose instrumental or classical just because the words don't muddle the ones I'm writing. For that I'm particularly fond of Vanessa Mae, Tchaikovsky, and Ludovico Einaudi.

I like to explore 8tracks for some really great playlists. Music muses would be Kina Grannis, Norah Jones, Lykke Li, Bitter:Sweet, Florence and the Machine, Anjulie (her oldest stuff), Lana Del Ray etc...

I listen to the Gabriel and Dresden Remix of Motorcycle's As the Rush Comes on repeat. It's my favourite song right now.(less)
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Average rating: 4.18 · 49 ratings · 20 reviews · 9 distinct works
Heart of Shell (The Mercrut...
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It's been a long while since I've been creative. So many life distractions have taken me away from my dreams. I know this is all too common with people in general and not just myself. Lately, I have been reflecting on the importance of my personal mission.

So here I am, once again writing novels and feeling excited about it, rejuvenated even. If this great pause during COVID-19 has taught me anythi Read more of this blog post »
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“My mother looked back at me while my father drove. Her long auburn hair was shimmering in the flickers of light passing through the window from the oncoming highway traffic. Looking at her I admired her flawless, pearlescent skin. Her hazel eyes were flecked with bits of blue and teal like a true Mer. My mother was beautiful, and I looked nothing like her.”
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“I'm bookbrained-the act of book obsession common in writers. Not to be confused with bookbrains, a delicacy for zombies when eating the former.”
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“I'm bookbrained-the act of book obsession common in writers. Not to be confused with bookbrains, a delicacy for zombies when eating the former.”
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“My mother looked back at me while my father drove. Her long auburn hair was shimmering in the flickers of light passing through the window from the oncoming highway traffic. Looking at her I admired her flawless, pearlescent skin. Her hazel eyes were flecked with bits of blue and teal like a true Mer. My mother was beautiful, and I looked nothing like her.”
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“Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others.”
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“Don't wait for a light to appear at the end of the tunnel, stride down there and light the bloody thing yourself.”
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