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M.J. Carlson

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Born

in a hospital. I was a little young at the time., The United States

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http://www.mjcarlson.com/

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Science Fiction, Suspense

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Stan Lee, Philip K. Dick, Hunter S. Thompson, and that guy, you know t ...more

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M.J. Carlson is an American science fiction author. Four of his short stories: Paradox Effect, A Simple Breach Of Etiquette, Promises in a Reflecting Pool (Of Love and Sacrifice), and St. George, the Princess, and the Dragon received honorable mentions in the Writers of the Future contest in 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2016, respectively. One of his early novels, The Alien Who Fell and a short story, Wish Upon a Falling Star were finalists in the 2010 Florida Writers Association Royal Palm Literary Award competition. CHANGED, INDIGO MAN, ENGINES OF DESTRUCTION: Nicole Piricelli, book 1, and DISINHIBITION: Nicole Piricelli, book 2 are currently available. Two more, THE ALIEN WHO FELL and THE MISSING TRICK LIST: Nicole Piricelli, book 3 are schedul ...more

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M.J. Carlson By outlining the story ahead of time. Like painting, preparation is key. I find by working with an outline, if I'm stuck on one section, I can always …moreBy outlining the story ahead of time. Like painting, preparation is key. I find by working with an outline, if I'm stuck on one section, I can always find another that interests me.(less)

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M.J. Carlson Update for 2026... Ignore Steven King and Hemingway - do not "just write" - unless you're 14. Write with purpose - to learn how to connect with people…moreUpdate for 2026... Ignore Steven King and Hemingway - do not "just write" - unless you're 14. Write with purpose - to learn how to connect with people through your words. Have strangers read your writing and tell you what they liked and where they got bored. And read. Not for pleasure - deconstruct books, make notes in the margins about how this author did that or how it could be said better. Read a dozen good "how to" books, like Story Engineering, or Screenplay, the Foundations of Screenwriting by Syd Field, or Writing Fiction for Dummies by Randy Ingermanson.(less)

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	Hurting Your Characters: A Writer's Guide to Describing Injuries and Pain From the Character's Point of View 4.33 avg rating — 9 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
	Ever After (The Prometheus Saga) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2015 — 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
	The Unofficial Scrivener Workbook 3.50 avg rating — 6 ratings — 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
	Changed it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 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
	Indigo Man really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 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
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