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Lorraine Sharma Nelson

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Durban, South Africa

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http://lorrainesharmanelson.com/

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Fantasy, Crime, Horror

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October 2013

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Bio: Lorraine grew up globally, constantly having to adapt to different cultures. Writing was her escape from the reality of always being the new girl in school. These days she writes for the pure joy of creating new stories instead of escapism. Her short stories have been published in sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and mystery/crime anthologies, and usually feature an Indian protagonist. She can be found at www.lorrainesharmanelson.com, and on Twitter @loneriter. ...more

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Hi Lorraine, It was fun to meet you on Michelle and Fidaa's porch last weekend. I look forward to reading some of your stories - which do you recommend that I start with? Heather

Lorraine Sharma Nelson Hi Heather: It was wonderful meeting you too. Thank you so much for looking me up. My Goodreads author profile is new, so I don't have much traffic ye…moreHi Heather: It was wonderful meeting you too. Thank you so much for looking me up. My Goodreads author profile is new, so I don't have much traffic yet. It was such a nice surprise to see your question this morning. Okay, I would recommend that you start with my story, "Antipastdead" in the NOIR AT THE SALAD BAR anthology. Then, if you like fantasy, maybe read my story, "Beauty and the Beast: The Beast Within" in the AFTER THE HAPPILY EVER AFTER anthology If you like horror, then maybe read "No Experience Necessary" in THE BACCHANAL collection, followed by "Through A World, Darkly" in the MONSTERS VS. ZOMBIES anthology. On my website, there are two sci-fi stories that are available to read online, which I won awards for. Please feel free to do so if you like sci-fi.
I have three more stories being published between now and December: a crime story, a fantasy, and a horror story, which I will add to my Goodreads profile as they become available.
Again, thank you so much for your interest. I would love to know your responses to any of the stories you read. I hope to see you again. Best, Lorraine(less)

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Lorraine Sharma Nelson If I'm not feeling particularly creative, I don't try to write. I do something different, like hiking, chores, reading, vegging in front of the TV, or…moreIf I'm not feeling particularly creative, I don't try to write. I do something different, like hiking, chores, reading, vegging in front of the TV, or getting together with friends. Basically, anything else but writing. Then, if the urge to write doesn't come back in a few days, I force myself to sit down and just do it.(less)

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	Noir at the Salad Bar: Culinary Tales With A Bite by Verena Rose (Editor), Harriette Sackler (Editor), Shawn Reilly Simmons (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 4.14 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 2017 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Bacchanal: And Other Horrific Tales by Kristi King-Morgan (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Donald McCarthy (Contributor), Lorraine Sharma Nelson (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 4.25 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2016 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	After the Happily Ever After: a Collection of Fractured Fairy Tales by Anthony S. Buoni (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Alisha Costanzo (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Candace Gleave (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 4.83 avg rating — 12 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	On Fire by Anthony S. Buoni (Goodreads Author) (Editor), K.N. Johnson (Goodreads Author), Jaclyn Adomeit 4.57 avg rating — 7 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Unleashed: Monsters Vs Zombies by Donelle Pardee Whiting (Goodreads Author), Tilby Noir, A.S. Young 4.64 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2016 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Snowbound: The Best New England Crime Stories 2017 by Verena Rose (Editor), Shawn Reilly Simmons (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Harriette Sackler (Editor) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 7 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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