J.J. Crane

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Born
Passaic, The United States
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June 2014


I’m a lifelong resident of New Jersey. I’ve been writing since high school. In college, I ventured into the realm of television production where I eventually evolved into writing promotions and tv ads for many years.

My first book, The Jersey Devil, evolved from a short story. I wanted to make that story the prologue but realized it wouldn't fit right. It turned out that it had nothing to do with how the story in the book came to be.

Just Beyond the Shadows came about because my kids loved watching, Finding Bigfoot, and wanted to know if I could or had written anything about Bigfoot. I've always found the topic fascinating. I decided to try my hand at writing something that would respect those who legitimately put their passion and belief in
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J.J. Crane I am of the school that believes writer's block is an excuse of some kind for not moving the story forward. Can you have a tough days, yes. For me, wr…moreI am of the school that believes writer's block is an excuse of some kind for not moving the story forward. Can you have a tough days, yes. For me, writer's block is nothing more than coming to a part of your story that is either becoming bogged down in too many details, the action has ceased or you are becoming afflicted with self doubt about the work. There are a myriad of solutions - go for a walk/ do another activity, meditate (a favorite), write something else. Sometimes when the voices become all jammed up, you simply need to simplify.(less)
J.J. Crane Sit and write. Do it, at the very least, four times a week. If it helps, set goals.
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“Born in Hammonton, New Jersey 1968… grew up in Shamong Township. A true Piney.”
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