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  <name><![CDATA[Mark David Gerson]]></name>
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  <about><![CDATA[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, &lt;i&gt;The MoonQuest&lt;/i&gt;, is a visionary fantasy set in a time where stories and storytelling have been outlawed and bards have been put to death. 

&lt;i&gt;The MoonQuest&lt;/i&gt;'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.

&lt;i&gt;The Voice of the Muse&lt;/i&gt; 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, &lt;i&gt;The Voice of the Muse — Answering the Call to Write&lt;/i&gt; and &lt;i&gt;The MoonQuest&lt;/i&gt; — and all the work I do — tell the same story: one of breaking the silence and rekindling creative fire and life spirit.

Other sites:
http://markdavidgerson.blogspot.com

Free author newsletters:
http://markdavidgerson.com/subscribe.html]]></about>  <influences><![CDATA[Urusla K. LeGuin, J.R.R Tolkien, Madeleine L'Engle, C.S. Lewis]]></influences>  <gender>male</gender>  <hometown>Montreal</hometown>  <born_at>10/03/1954</born_at>    
  
  
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  <title><![CDATA[The MoonQuest]]></title>
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  <average_rating>5.00</average_rating>
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  <published>2007</published>  
  
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  <title><![CDATA[The Voice of the Muse: Answering the Call to Write]]></title>
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      <name><![CDATA[Mark David Gerson]]></name>
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  <average_rating>4.57</average_rating>
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  <published>2008</published>  
  
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