J.C. Steel

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J.C. Steel

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Born in Gibraltar and raised on a yacht around the coasts of the Atlantic, I’m an author, martial artist and introvert. In between the necessary making of money to allow the writing of more books, I can usually be found halfway to the further galaxy.

Science-fiction and urban fantasy are my favourite genres. I grew up on a rich diet of Anne McCaffrey, Tolkien, Dorothy Dunnett, and Jack Higgins; I can't point the finger at any one book or author that set me in my current direction, but I'd blame my bent for characters with an inclination to drastically practical solutions on some mix of those. If I can mess with peoples' heads by tossing in a bit of gender- and genre-bending, so much the better. Status quo is boring.

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J.C. Steel Are you kidding me? :) Creating an entire universe of your own has to rate way up there on the list of fun things to do. Getting to sit on a character…moreAre you kidding me? :) Creating an entire universe of your own has to rate way up there on the list of fun things to do. Getting to sit on a character's shoulder through crazy stunts and space battles is a nice change of pace from the day job, too. *ahem* OK, got off-track. Summary: writing is the best part about being a writer.(less)
J.C. Steel I have a low boredom threshold, and I'm a purely indie pub, so my approach is probably a bit unique on this one. If I truly hit a road bump in the boo…moreI have a low boredom threshold, and I'm a purely indie pub, so my approach is probably a bit unique on this one. If I truly hit a road bump in the book I'm trying to write, and all the usual tricks, like changing playlist, taking a walk, taking a workout, writing sprints, etc., don't work ... I start something completely new and different (to steal a Monty Python quote). By the time I've written 75k or so about totally new characters and a totally new environment, my brain is raring to get back to the book I abandoned.(less)
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Review of The Rose Thief, by Claire Buss

The Rose Thief has an upside down opening: quite literally, as Ned Spinks, Chief Thief Catcher, is suspended by his heels for questioning at the time. Someone’s been stealing the Emperor’s roses, and one of them embodies the force of love. Steal that, and the kingdom will lose all ability to care. Ned’s job is to track the rose thief…before he or she makes off with the rose of love. Between that,

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Serena Great to connect with you on GR!


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J C Steel Kira wrote: "Hey there! Thanks for the friend request - I recognize you from Twitter and it's nice crossing paths again. ;)"

Hi Kira :) great to connect - looking forwards to sharing books!


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Kira Hawke Hey there! Thanks for the friend request - I recognize you from Twitter and it's nice crossing paths again. ;)


Martha Perez Hello J.C. Happy to be connecting! It's always a pleasure to meet more friends.
Best Wishes


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J C Steel Y. wrote: "Thanks for connecting! I'm looking forward to learning more about you and your works! All the best, Y. :)"

Hello Y.! Thanks for the message - I've been admiring your page. Take care, JC


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Y. Correa Thanks for connecting! I'm looking forward to learning more about you and your works! All the best, Y. :)


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