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Travis Belrose

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Thunder Bay, Canada

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Historical Fiction

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Travis Belrose was inspired to write The Samurai Poet after repeated visits to Shisendo convinced him that there was far more to Ishikawa Jozan's life than tourist pamphlets and biographical sketches indicated. By using fictionalized biography to stretch the novel form, he has endeavoured to combine the best of history and fiction to tell Ishikawa's story. He currently resides in Canada where he is at work on his next novel. ...more

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Who is your favorite fictional couple, and why?

Travis Belrose Ovid and Corinna from Amores. Corinna, the fickle love of Ovid, is the perfect foil for him to explore all the aspects of romantic love in verse, from…moreOvid and Corinna from Amores. Corinna, the fickle love of Ovid, is the perfect foil for him to explore all the aspects of romantic love in verse, from passion to jealousy.(less)

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Travis Belrose I'll go to the small Japanese-themed room in our home, re-read my previous chapter and get started. When that doesn't work, I try not to fight it and …moreI'll go to the small Japanese-themed room in our home, re-read my previous chapter and get started. When that doesn't work, I try not to fight it and go sideways by editing previous work, doing some research, or outlining future chapters. A good way to avoid writer's block is to stop writing mid-chapter so you know where to pick up next time.(less)

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The Samurai Poet

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It occurred to me a few months ago that it is time to wind down Over a Hedge. The evidence has become clear--it just took me a long time to notice it. Last year, my four month summer hiatus made sense. I was too busy enjoying life in the garden, fixing up my house, and spending time with my family. September came around and I was ready to get back to work. After a fairly productive spring this yea Read more of this blog post »

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