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M. Scott Snelten

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Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Young Adult

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Dan Brown, Dante Alighieri

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Hi, I am the author of TRIAL BY FIRE: Every soul makes a choice. It's the first installment in the Clara Dune trilogy, a journey that will take her to three continents in her search of true identity--while trying to stay alive as she protects an ancient Spanish artifact.

My own writer's journey was simple. I became intrigued after learning about a book called The Hero with a Thousand Faces written by Joseph Campbell. He identified a pattern called the Hero’s Journey. It’s a typical adventure that all heroes undertake, and it’s seen in all storytelling, religious rituals, and psychological development. The hero embarks on a journey, whether short or long, in order to accomplish exploits on behalf of a tribe, group, or civilization. It’s this ...more

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

M. Scott Snelten All of my life, I've had a vivid imagination. As soon as I listen to inspiring music, my imagination flares, and my emotions rise often to the point o…moreAll of my life, I've had a vivid imagination. As soon as I listen to inspiring music, my imagination flares, and my emotions rise often to the point of tears. Because of that, I haven't experienced writer's block, although I am sympathetic that some writers do experience it.

If I do get stumped (as I did with many sections of my novel, Trial By Fire) I have this belief system that the answer is out there -- and it will find me.

When I began writing Trial By Fire, I simply told myself that I was the one to tell this story. I had faith that it would work out.

So, if one day I am stumped by writer's block, I will hand it over in faith -- and what for the answer. (less)

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M. Scott Snelten There are many great things about being a writer. For me, the first is discovery and the second is self-discovery. I love uncovering information that …moreThere are many great things about being a writer. For me, the first is discovery and the second is self-discovery. I love uncovering information that makes me go "ahhhhhh" and I love finding a way to give it life in a story.

While researching Trial By Fire, I discovered so many historical facts about the Principality of Asturias in northern Spain and an an eighth-cenury king named Pelayo. Then I found even more intriguing facts about St. Augustine, Florida (the oldest European-founded and continually-occupied city in the United States). The more interesting points of this research were that these historical points seemed like pure fantasy--but they weren't. It was a miracle that my findings fit so perfectly into a novel. In fact, many readers were surprised that so much of this "fantasy" novel had such deep historic underpinnings.

Researching and writing provide a wonderful adventure. (less)

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Trial by Fire: Every Soul Makes a Choice

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Draw The Line—And Let No One Pass

By M. Scott Snelten Know where to draw the line. Then stand on that line, and let no one pass. At first it may seem intimidating. What will people think of me? Will they respect the line I establish? Oh, gosh, that can be nerve-wracking—at first. But then you realize you’ve had too many people’s […]

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The Argentina Reader: History, Culture, Politics (The Latin America Readers)

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M. Snelten said: " While I have a research purpose for reading The Argentina Reader, I find this non-fiction book a creative accumulation of short essays that nicely highlights Argentine history, culture, and politics--like the title promises. Furthermore, I appreciate ...more "

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