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Wick Welker

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Wick Welker is the the winner of the Self Published Science Fiction Contest SPSFC4 with Saint Elspeth and a two time finalist of the competition as well. Start with either Dark Theory or Saint Elspeth for an intro into his writing.

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Wick Welker Thank you so much for checking out Refraction. And yes I have very good news. I'm on the verge of releasing info about my next book which is a 200K wo…moreThank you so much for checking out Refraction. And yes I have very good news. I'm on the verge of releasing info about my next book which is a 200K word sci fi (and kind of fantasy) book which is the beginning of a trilogy. I'll be doing cover art reveal in the next few weeks. The book will be published April 2022. Stay tuned and thanks for reaching out.(less)
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Dark Theory (Dark Law, #1)

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Saint Elspeth

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Refraction

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Medora

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Needle Work

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Dark Kingdom (Dark Law, #1.5)

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The Inspiration of Distraction

As a writer, I usually keep myself open to ideas. I read fantasy novels, watch bad sci fi movies, play open world video games and talk about my writing with family and friends, hoping to spark new ideas for stories. I have no idea where inspiration comes from, but I had an experience the other day which showed me what I’ve been doing wrong.

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“We say we’re joking when we’re actually testing the boundaries.”
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“What she had begun to learn was the weight of liberty. Freedom is a heavy load, a great and strange burden for the spirit to undertake. It is not easy. It is not a gift given, but a choice made, and the choice may be a hard one. The road goes upward toward the light; but the laden traveler may never reach the end of it.”
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