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Mark David Gerson

author profile

url

http://www.goodreads.com/profile/markdavid

born

October 03, 1954

gender

male

place of birth

Montreal, Canada

website

http://markdavidgerson.com

genre

Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Religion & Spirituality

influences

Urusla K. LeGuin, J.R.R Tolkien, Madeleine L'Engle, C.S. Lewis

about this author

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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 — a...more

books by Mark David Gerson

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avg rating: 4.86 | 14 ratings | 2 distinct works

	The MoonQuest (Paperback) by Mark David Gerson (goodreads author!) avg rating 5.00 — 8 ratings — published 2007	my rating:
	The Voice of the Muse: Answering the Call to Write (Paperback) by Mark David Gerson (goodreads author!) avg rating 4.67 — 6 ratings — published 2008	my rating:

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Mark David's writing

The MoonQuest (Science Fiction & Fantasy)

1 chapters — updated 07/20/2007 07:42PM

description: 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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Mark David made a comment in the group You Imagine—How do you get past writer's block? topic:

Mark David wrote: "For a whole new perspective on writer's block, check out this blog post about author Howard Engel:
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July 09

Mark David made a comment in the group Twitter Book Club—Following Each Other topic:

Mark David wrote: "Thanks, Dee, for setting this up. You and I are already friends EVERYWHERE. BUt here's my Twitter ID...more "

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June 30

Mark David made a comment in the group You Imagine—Let's discuss character topic:

Mark David wrote: ""Just as the Creator in most religious and spiritual traditions allows you the free will to liv...more "

June 19

Mark David made a comment in the group Friends who write —Welcome topic:

Mark David wrote: "Hi, Letitia,

Good news/bad news is that even with a traditional publisher, you'd still have to do...more "

June 14

Mark David read and liked Jacob's review of The Elements of Typographic Style:

"I am in the process of transforming myself into a book. In order to do that, I am having my spine surgically removed and removed and replaced with a smyth sewn binding. My skin is being stripped off in large patches and replaced with 12 pt cardstock ...more "

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New comment on Jacob's review of The Elements of Typographic Style

Mark David wrote: "My guess is that books feast on page-turners. "

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June 13

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Ptolemy's Gate (Bartimaeus Trilogy)
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Mark David's friend comments

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from Hyacinth

1 day ago, 05:52PM

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

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from Deborah

06/06/2008 08:31PM

Hey, Mark,

Glad to connect with my Myspace pal!

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from The Kingdom Hall..No More

05/01/2008 07:22AM

Good Morning Mark !

Thank you for the add and I hope to meet you one day at a book signing!

My father in law still lives in Belen, new Mexico so when I do a book signing out there, we can meet!

Thanks again

Daniel

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