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Sylvia Shults

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Sylvia Shults has worked as a librarian, Bookmobile driver, flower seller, dancer, and art model. Her hobbies include baking, making wines and cordials, and reading (it's an addiction). She firmly believes there is no such thing as too many projects. She lives in Illinois with her husband, a certifiably insane Husky, a Belgian Malinois with no impulse control, and a whole bunch of books. ...more

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Sylvia Shults Fortunately, I don't get writer's block very often. But when I get panicky about finishing a book, or working on it (which is, I think, a good definit…moreFortunately, I don't get writer's block very often. But when I get panicky about finishing a book, or working on it (which is, I think, a good definition of writer's block), I go small. I focus on one part of the book. Then I narrow down to one scene in that one part. Looking at the details helps me start putting one foot in front of the other. Before I know it, I'm off and working again.(less)

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Sylvia Shults I'm currently working on a nonfiction book called 44 Years in Darkness: The Rhoda Derry Story. It's about one of the patients at the Peoria State Hosp…moreI'm currently working on a nonfiction book called 44 Years in Darkness: The Rhoda Derry Story. It's about one of the patients at the Peoria State Hospital. Rhoda's story is so compelling, I felt it had to be told in detail. I'm really intrigued by this young woman ... I won't say I'm enjoying writing the book, because that's not exactly the right word. Let's say rather that I'm learning a lot while writing the book.(less)

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Average rating: 3.97 · 264 ratings · 65 reviews · 33 distinct works • Similar authors

	Fractured Spirits: Hauntings at the Peoria State Hospital 3.96 avg rating — 69 ratings — published 2013 — 7 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
	44 Years in Darkness: A True Story of Madness, Tragedy, and Shattered Love 3.70 avg rating — 64 ratings — 6 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
	Double Double Love and Trouble 4.09 avg rating — 23 ratings — published 2013 — 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
	Hunting Demons: A True Story of the Dark Side of the Supernatural 3.75 avg rating — 12 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
	Gone on Vacation 4.78 avg rating — 9 ratings — 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
	Ghosts of the Illinois River 3.33 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2010 — 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
	Spirits of Christmas: The Dark Side of the Holidays 4.57 avg rating — 7 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
	The Taming of the Werewolf by Sylvia Shults (Goodreads Author), William Shakespeare 4.33 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2011 — 6 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
	Fractured Souls: More Hauntings at the Peoria State Hospital 4.33 avg rating — 6 ratings — 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 Spirits of Christmas: The Dark Side of the Holidays 3.57 avg rating — 7 ratings — 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

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A house fire in London, England, was caused by a crystal doorknob. Sunlight refracted through the doorknob and reflected onto a nearby nightgown. The concentrated beam of light set the clothing on fire. (from Ripley’s Believe It or Not: Undoubtedly Odd)

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