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Martin Lastrapes
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I’m in a state of shock.
Numb is probably more accurate.
No, no… overwhelmed is more apt.
Paris Book Festival Grand Prize
Inside the Outside, my debut novel, won the Grand Prize in the 2012 Paris Book Festival. I found out a couple of hours ago and, quite frankly, I’m still trying to wrap my head around this tremendous honor. It’s nearly two 0′clock in the morning as I type this and there’s no tel...
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Inside the Outside
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Mark my words, this book will become a cult classic. Think Dexter meets Warren Jeffs. Self-published author Martin Lastrapes recounts the life of a young girl in a cannibalistic cult and her sudden immersion to the rest of society. It really is a...
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One of my friends took a class with this teacher and posted a picture of this author and said that in person he does not look so scary. Well, after reading his book, I am inclined to think that yes, he must be quite a creepy person. The book sure...
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May this be the start of an award filled career! (I can get you a deal on award display cases......)" Thanks, Re...more " |
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“Stories are for joining the past to the future. Stories are for those late hours in the night when you can't remember how you got from where you were to where you are. Stories ar for eternity, when memory is erased, when there is nothing to remember except the story.”
― Tim O'Brien, The Things They Carried
― Tim O'Brien, The Things They Carried
“If the rule you followed led you to this of what use was the rule?”
― Cormac McCarthy, No Country for Old Men
― Cormac McCarthy, No Country for Old Men
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― Buddy Wakefield, Live for a Living
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Angela wrote: "Thanks for accepting friend request. I look forward to reading your book, it sounds great!"Thanks for picking up a copy, Angela! I hope you enjoy it :)
Kelly wrote: "Glad you found me! I love horror and all of that nut-ness. As well as the great works of fiction. You seem very intriguing. Would like to get in your head."Well, Kelly, I'm an open book (so the to speak) and I love talking about writing, so anytime you want take a peak in my head, just let me know.
Glad you found me! I love horror and all of that nut-ness. As well as the great works of fiction. You seem very intriguing. Would like to get in your head.
Marsha wrote: "Thanks for the friendship! I'm really looking forward to reading your book!"I look forward to having you read the book, Marsha! Thanks for taking a second to say hello :)
