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Allan Batchelder

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Allan is a professional actor, educator and former stand-up comedian. In addition to Steel, Blood & Fire, he's also written plays, screenplays, online articles, dialogue for computer games, greeting card sentiments and more. He holds a Master of Fine Arts in acting from the National Theatre Conservatory and a Master's in Teaching from Seattle Pacific University. He is a huge fan of Shakespeare, Steven Erikson, Joe Abercrombie, Glen Cook, George R.R. Martin, Tad Williams, and R. Scott Bakker. Allan lives in Seattle with his wife and son, where he enjoys walks on the beach, reading in the garden and puttering around on his computer. Oh, and naps. He LOVES naps.

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Allan Batchelder I typically begin my annual Halloween celebrations by reading horror from August through November, so there's always some horror on my summer list. I …moreI typically begin my annual Halloween celebrations by reading horror from August through November, so there's always some horror on my summer list. I picked up Salem's Lot, for example, this August. But I also read a few books by my fellow fantasy authors. (less)
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Generally, I am inspired by things I've read and seen (plays and movies) through…more
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Generally, I am inspired by things I've read and seen (plays and movies) throughout my life. Other times, an idea will bubble up out of nowhere and I'll throw it in on a whim. A long time ago I took a playwriting class in which my instructor discussed the evils of "writing from on-high," that is, trying to see and control everything you write so that everything turns out just so. Much of what I come up with is planned, but some of the best bits are spontaneous, like Spirk's magic stone in book one. (less)
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"A really good little historical fantasy, asking what if Shakespeare faked his death and moved to America. I really like the way the story handled the themes of bigotry, and I love the growing horror of what ever the beast is. I really enjoyed our fou" Read more of this review »
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I'm an avid reader. Rarely do I think of a story as beautiful, but this one truly is. From the plot to the narrative details, this book paints a mesmerizing picture of a young girl's life in feudal Japan. And what a life it is! Risuko loses her fathe ...more
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