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J.F. Ridgley

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Life is an adventure not a destination. I truly believe this. I never expected to become a writer. Reader yes? I've always loved reading. I still do when I get the chance but writing is very time consuming.
Once upon a time I trained, showed, cared for two wonderful American Saddlebred horses because I love horses and always have. They taught me a lot. Never give up. Never give in. I discovered writing by way of King Arthur who I learned was not a king but a Celtic chief. Then, I learned you don't meet a Celt that you don't run into a Roman soldier. I am now stuck in that quicksand, hoping never to get out. And I love just writing whatever story comes to my mind. It's a crazy life but I love it ...more

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

J.F. Ridgley As I said above, as soon as I quit trying to be perfect, everything came. As soon as I shut that nagging voice in my head off, it happened. After that…moreAs I said above, as soon as I quit trying to be perfect, everything came. As soon as I shut that nagging voice in my head off, it happened. After that, I just go with it and enjoy the ride. What is surprising is, ideas explode after that.
Also I'm a bit of a pantser/write by the seat of my pants as well as a plotter/outline the story. or mainly know where it's going to end. Then set off on this journey knowing where I'm supposed to go (plotter). It never goes that way, so I let it fly (pantser) enjoy the ride because I know where it will end...some how. Knowing I can't do it wrong keeps me from blocking. Now if I do hit a wall, I pull weeds (literally) Clean house. Scrub toilets. By the time my brain has figured it out, I have a nice yard and a clean abode. . (less)

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What’s the best thing about being a writer?

J.F. Ridgley There are days I'm not sure about this craft. And I do agree with Hemingway. "Writing is easy. Just open a vein and bleed all over the page." But I lo…moreThere are days I'm not sure about this craft. And I do agree with Hemingway. "Writing is easy. Just open a vein and bleed all over the page." But I love the stories, the characters and I love being the first to find out why, when , where, ...Kinda nuts really(less)

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Average rating: 4.11 · 82 ratings · 22 reviews · 11 distinct works • Similar authors

	Vows of Revenge 3.82 avg rating — 38 ratings — published 2012 — 6 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
	Red Fury Revolt (Agricola #1) 4.30 avg rating — 20 ratings — 5 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
	Red Fury Rage (Agricola #2) 4.33 avg rating — 9 ratings — 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
	Threatened Loyalties (Vulcan's Wrath #1) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2013 — 5 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 Chrysalis it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2014 — 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
	For the Family 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2012 — 5 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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	A Roman Affair: Short Story to Red Fury Rage (The Agricola Series: Season One) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 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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Loves his father – but which one?

Meet Colin—caught between two worlds, two fathers, and two identities. Raised by the fierce Caledonii but drawn to a Roman legacy he never asked for, Colin must choose where his heart and loyalty truly lie.

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