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Rock Kitaro

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Born

in Fairfax County, Virginia, The United States

Website

http://www.knightswithnolords.com

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Fiction, Crime, Fantasy

Influences

Lord Byron, Bruno Heller, Michael Hirst, Dale Furutani, Nancy Springer ...more

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Drawn to morally complicated characters and cinematic storytelling, Rock Kitaro's work combines character-driven drama with vivid worldbuilding and highly choreographed action, reflecting influences from history, mythology, film, and the Byronic tradition.

Kitaro is the author of *The Perennial War of Paramours* and *The Knights with No Lords: The One Called Gawain*, an Arthurian fantasy that returns to the years before Camelot, when Arthur's kingdom was still uncertain and the men destined to become legends had not yet decided what—or whom—they were willing to fight for.

For Kitaro, the most interesting characters have never been the ones that history decided to promote as the faces of an era. The most interesting characters are the ones his ...more

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Rock Kitaro I don't think I've ever had to deal with a "writer's block" yet. I do know that when I don't want to write, I never force myself to. I just have to st…moreI don't think I've ever had to deal with a "writer's block" yet. I do know that when I don't want to write, I never force myself to. I just have to step away for a moment and take a break from it.

To me, writing isn't a just hobby that I cram out in my spare time. It's something that I absolutely love and must do. It's my own therapy. It's my ability to fly, my ability to escape this world without committing suicide. So no matter how tough a time I'm having at the moment, I know the urge to do so will come back to me in a matter of days. Never weeks or months.(less)

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What’s the best thing about being a writer?

Rock Kitaro How does one define the best thing about breathing without stating the obvious? I suppose for me, the best thing about writing is that it's provided a…moreHow does one define the best thing about breathing without stating the obvious? I suppose for me, the best thing about writing is that it's provided an outlet for me in my personal life. I hate saying I'm different but at the same time, I'm far from normal.

Raised unconventionally and in contradicting environments, it was hard for me to explain to people what was bothering me internally without them looking at me like I have three heads. I gradually came to accept myself for who I was, but simply forming that personal constitution and praying to God wasn't enough for me (back then).

So a blank piece of paper listened to my problems. The number of self-discoveries I've unearth by simply writing down my internal conflicts and coming to solutions to the problems...it's a beautiful thing. Of course, even after I've come to the conclusion, I've had to seek second opinions. This is a must not just for validation, but to assure yourself that you're not going crazy.(less)

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Average rating: 4.27 · 15 ratings · 6 reviews · 20 distinct works

	The Knights with No Lords: The One Called Gawain 3.67 avg rating — 3 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
	The Ghost of Cloud Beaudry (Case 1) 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2013	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 Perennial War of Paramours 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — 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
	The Godfather's Sword it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2013	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
	August the 18th (The Three Kings of Ybor, Vol. 4) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2014	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 Kennedy St. Massacre (The Three Kings of Ybor, Vol. 5 it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2014	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
	Aida and Eliza: My Childhood with a Future Sociopath really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2014	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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How many times have you heard someone say something along the lines of: “The Holy Spirit was telling me to_____”“God told me to ____”“The Spirit placed it on my heart to ____” I don’t know about you guys, but every time I hear someone use the Holy Spirit as the authority for some decision they […]

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Rock Kitaro liked READER VIEWS's review of The Knights with No Lords: The One Called Gawain: "Men of the sword. Women of dark magic. A Roman warrior who considers himself “Nero incarnate.” Standing between them are too many innocent people who struggled to eke out their existence even before war came to their land. Their hope, supposedly, lie" Read more of this review »
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