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Steven Wood Collins

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An American by birth and education, he wrote Puramore-The Lute of Pythagoras from the perspective of a contemporary British novelist in order to enhance thematic elements as well as character development and portrayal. His perspective as the author from that standpoint was largely influenced by George Orwell, Arthur C. Clarke, Aleister Crowley, Spinoza, Joseph Campbell, Sir Richard Francis Burton and William Blake.

His life-long interest in international economics and finance continues unabated. He primarily demonstrates this professional involvement as a contributor to the Long Room, the members-only international finance professionals' forum hosted by the Financial Times of London.

He’s an expert scuba diver who enjoys traveling to exotic...more

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“Sometimes tyranny isn't so subtle or creative.”
― Steven Wood Collins, Puramore: The Lute of Pythagoras

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“Slander is the first bastion of incompetency.”
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“Sometimes tyranny isn't so subtle or creative.”
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“Slander is the first bastion of incompetency.”
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“Beware of affect adorning vêtement of effect.”
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