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Dorothy Tinker

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Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction

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Boredom has always been my worst enemy, so books have been good friends of mine, as have the stories that I've been telling myself since I was a young girl. However, it wasn't until I was thirteen, when I met someone who wrote poetry and fan fiction, that I realized I could share the stories in my mind with others.

And so, the worlds and characters filled the pages as they had filled my head for so long.

I have spent the years since then writing fantasy and horror. I actually don't enjoy reading horror because I'm a scaredy cat, but the few horror stories I've written are my translation of the nightmares I had as a child.

As you might imagine, my main reading preference is fantasy. I enjoy the magical and seemingly impossible worlds that fill ...more

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Dorothy Tinker For me, part of writer's block is my nature as a procrastinator. It can be hard for me to actually sit down and write. And, so, in order to avoid this…moreFor me, part of writer's block is my nature as a procrastinator. It can be hard for me to actually sit down and write. And, so, in order to avoid this, I remind myself of my dream and the fact that people are excited to read the next part of a story I've already begun.
The other part, the part most people consider writer's block, is being stumped on where to go next. When this happens, I take a break on the point I'm at. I might try skipping ahead (that's how I managed to start writing again after three years or so of 'writer's block'), or I might wait a day or to in order to try again. My mind always seems to be working on something, so I can usually find my way through the storyline after I've let the thought stew for a while.
Plus, driving an hour a day for work helps with the thinking.(less)

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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Dorothy Tinker Never give up on your dreams.

It took me about two and a half years of searching and studying for a job to 'support my writing' (jobs I didn't really w…moreNever give up on your dreams.

It took me about two and a half years of searching and studying for a job to 'support my writing' (jobs I didn't really want and that would take up any time I might have wanted for writing) before I realized that the paths I was following were only pushing my dream of being a fantasy writer further and further away. At the rate I was going then, I wouldn't even finish my first book for years, let alone be able to start the multitude of other stories that fill my head.

That's when I came to the decision that I would take hold of my dream and never let go, no matter what others might say about its practicality or probability of success. Writing fantasy novels is what I want to do with my life, and it will be my life.(less)

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Average rating: 4.31 · 86 ratings · 33 reviews · 19 distinct works

	Peace of Evon 3.90 avg rating — 20 ratings — published 2014 — 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
	Rogues and Wild Fire: A Smoldering Romance Anthology by Dorothy Tinker (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Debbie Burns (Goodreads Author) (Introduction), Nyri Bakkalian 4.69 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2018 — 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
	Dragons Within: Claiming Her Wings by Charleigh Brennan, Dorothy Tinker (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Ynes Malakova (Introduction) 4.73 avg rating — 15 ratings — published 2019 — 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
	Out of Many, One: Celebrating Diversity by Dorothy Tinker (Goodreads Author) (Editor), A. Catherine Vouvray, Clancy Weeks (Goodreads Author) 4.38 avg rating — 8 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
	Gift of War (Peace of Evon Book 2) 3.25 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2014 — 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
	Lost King it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2015 — 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
	Peace of Evon: Missing Heir 3.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2013 — 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
	Riding the Waves: romance anthology 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	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
	Rogues: Before and Beyond 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	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
	[ Gift of War BY Tinker, Dorothy ( Author ) ] { Paperback } 2014 by Dorothy Tinker (Goodreads Author), Unknown Author 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	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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