Mark David Gerson
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url
http://www.goodreads.com/markdavid
born
October 03, 1954
gender
male
place of birth
Montreal, Canada
website
genre
Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Religion & Spirituality
influences
Urusla K. LeGuin, J.R.R Tolkien, Madeleine L'Engle, C.S. Lewis
member since
July 2007
about this author
Although I'm Canadian by birth, I have lived in the U.S. since 1997 — in Arizona (Sedona), Hawaii and, now, New Mexico.
My novel, The MoonQuest, is a visionary fantasy set in a time where stories and storytelling have been outlawed and bards have been put to death.
The MoonQuest's theme links to another aspect of my work: working with groups and individuals to help them break through creative blocks and connect with the voice of their muse.
The Voice of the Muse is also the title of my book of writing inspiration, exercises and techniques, and of its companion 2-CD set of guided meditations for writers.
In effect, The Voice of the Muse — Answering the Call to Write and The MoonQuest — and ...more
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41 postsMark David Gerson's Blog
This is a repeat of a piece I posted here in July, but featuring a whole new gallery of readers! (A version of this also appeared in August in my New Earth Chronicles blog.) I hope you'll join the fun. Read on to find out how....
Do you have a copy of either of my books? If so, I'd love to include a pic of you reading either The Voice of the Muse: Answering the Call to Write, The MoonQuest</a>... ...more
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The MoonQuest by Mark David Gerson (Goodreads author) avg rating 5.00 — 10 ratings — published 2007 |
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The Voice of the Muse: Answering the Call to Write by Mark David Gerson (Goodreads author) avg rating 4.50 — 8 ratings — published 2008 |
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Mark David Gerson on tour for the book "The Voice of the Muse: Answering the Call to Write"
Author appearance, November 15, 2009 01:00PM
Writing Workshop, Northeast Heights, 87112, Albuquerque, NM, The United States
"From Memory to Memoir: Writing the Stories of Your Life" Learn power...more
Author appearance, November 15, 2009 01:00PM
Writing Workshop, Northeast Heights, 87112, Albuquerque, NM, The United States
"From Memory to Memoir: Writing the Stories of Your Life" Learn power...more
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Mark David Gerson on tour for the book "The Voice of the Muse: Answering the Call to Write"
Author appearance, November 21, 2009 01:00PM
Writing Workshop, Northeast Heights, 87112, Albuquerque, NM, The United States
"Birthing Your Book...Even If You Dont Know What Its About" Connect ...more
Author appearance, November 21, 2009 01:00PM
Writing Workshop, Northeast Heights, 87112, Albuquerque, NM, The United States
"Birthing Your Book...Even If You Dont Know What Its About" Connect ...more
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Mark David Gerson on tour for the book "The Voice of the Muse: Answering the Call to Write"
Author appearance, December 06, 2009 01:00PM
Writing Workshop, Northeast Heights, 87112, Albuquerque, NM, The United States
"The Heartful Art of Revision: An Intuitive Approach to Editing" Inst...more
Author appearance, December 06, 2009 01:00PM
Writing Workshop, Northeast Heights, 87112, Albuquerque, NM, The United States
"The Heartful Art of Revision: An Intuitive Approach to Editing" Inst...more
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The MoonQuest (Science Fiction & Fantasy)
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In a land where fear rules and storytelling spells death, only one bard's imagination can end the tyranny... THE MOONQUEST is a "true fantasy" set in a time when stories are banned, storytellers banished and fact the only legal tender, a gripping and epic adventure rich with universal truth.
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LOL. Had a beard earlier in life. Shaved it off 16 years ago. This one sort of kicked in by itself in January. I only just got a bearded pic that was good enough to post.
Tucson is great. I love Sabino Canyon!I left Montreal in the early '80s. Was there last about 2 years ago.
For me, the greatest appeal of Albuquerque is the Sandias. In fact, I'm looking at a view of them right now out my window. (Trailhead across the street!)
P.S. If you're also on MySpace, please visit/join me there @ http://myspace.com/mdg888. On Twitter @ http://twitter.com/markdavidgerson. Or on Facebook @ http://profile.to/markdavidgerson.
Hi Mark David, Thank You for being my Friend!
I have been to Montreal, when I could speak French, back in the early 1960's, but living in Tucson for the last 35 years, I have lost it.
Do you find living in Albuquerque inspires your writing? I haven't been there in ashile, but there are parts that would me, if they are still population free!
Thanks for the add.. Hope to read some of your books. Don't know if its available here in the Philippines, but will definitely look for it or will visit amazon.
Thanks again..
Hyacinth
