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Before I get into who I am, just a few rules that I have decided to apply, for those of you who might be wondering (this does not apply to those of you who respect writers in SW):

  1. If I enter a contest and you don't comment on my work (at all), I will block you.
  2. If you make glib comments, I will ignore you henceforth.
This is not an attempt at punishing - hardly, because you wont care - it is just a way of making sure I don't have anything to do with you again, and because there are so many of you, blocking is a great way of keeping track.

BTW, if you read my work and write a reasonably in-depth critique, I will transfer points to you for your trouble, as the system is pretty frugal for that sort of thing.

Recommendation - don't use the Feature system as most people wittingly or unwittingly gather your points and make no comments.

 

 

Now, back to the more important stuff:

My name is Gerry and I work in IT - it isn't a bad job, but it isn't the same as writing.  It couldn't possibly be as good as writing for a living.

I started writing stories at the age of about 10 and have never not created worlds, characters, plots etc.

The biggest mistake I ever made in my life was not to pursue professional writing until a few years ago. Have a lot of catching up to do - don't have a problem with creating worlds, characters, constructing plots - but the discipline of writing is more than that. It's putting it all together into something publishable. And of course, every year I didn't try to get published is another year I had no chance at all getting past the "find an agent" obstacle course.

I have finished one "seriously publishable" novel, and am two-thirds the way through on a second - in the high fantasy genre. I am also working on a YA novella, a fantasy short story anthology (based on the world of my first and second novels), and a collaboration with three fine authors on how to write fantasy. I am still trying to find the agent or publisher that will want to even seriously look at what I have written. I have no doubts at all that I will be published - the question is really about when.

Anyway, apart from a highly demanding, stressful job, as well as a four year old daughter, I am dead keen on getting into the profession. May the gods help me!

I am an administrator of The International Fantasy Writers' Guild, where I provide editorial input, including access to me and my partners' epublishing business.

My Lists

My Stories

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  • The Sinkhole
    I awoke with the sound of rushing water jetting from above, and the chilly swell lapping at my face.
    400 words, 3 comments, November 7. In Dark
  • 5 words
    <100 words, 4 comments, November 5
  • My Animus
    I am eating my own soul with hatred.
    400 words, 12 comments, October 18. In First person, Horror, Weird
  • The Other Side
    She had at least five hours to herself, which meant five days… on the Other Side.
    3800 words, 4 comments, October 17. In Love, Science fiction

Guest Book

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  • hgdolphin : hi on November 27
    Aren't you a little old to be on here?
  • Lieutenant Miller : Hi on November 22
    Gezza is the name of a girl in the anime Wolf's Rain. I was wondering if you like it or at least had seen it, since what's the chance of having an animatic name if you've got no relation to the origin in the first place, right?
  • The Insane Eraser on October 22
    I agree with you 100% on the commenting o.o Oh btw Hello ^^ My name is The Insane Eraser, but you can call me Karissa, I too am hoping to become a professional writer, Your work seem very interesting, and I will probibly be having a peek. Good luckin your dreams, never let them go. ^^

    Love
    Karbear.
  • Sarin Rayne on September 5
    I wish you the best luck on your dream and I know if you push yourself you will suceed.

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