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Tom Roberts

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Biloxi, MS, The United States

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Tom Roberts is the author of Lost Scrolls of Archimedes, a historical novel, and Moving Pieces, a short story collection. In 2019, at the Florida Writers Association’s Royal Palm Literary Awards, his historical novel, Lost Scrolls of Archimedes, was awarded Gold for best unpublished historical novel. The novel was published in paperback and eBook in March 2020. A software engineer in a previous life, Mr. Roberts began writing in 2017. He is avid reader of ancient history and technology and a member of the Florida Writers Association, the Atlanta Writers Club, and the West Florida Literary Federation. He still dabbles in software, maintaining websites for two non-profits as well as his author’s website, TomRobertsAuthor.com. An Air Force vet ...more

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Tom Roberts Since I do extensive outlining, I don't get writer's block very often. When I do, I just step away for a while---an hour, a day, or a week depending o…moreSince I do extensive outlining, I don't get writer's block very often. When I do, I just step away for a while---an hour, a day, or a week depending on the severity of the block.(less)

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Tom Roberts I think it's the sense of accomplishment you get when you finally finish the first draft or the final draft. There's also that exciting moment when yo…moreI think it's the sense of accomplishment you get when you finally finish the first draft or the final draft. There's also that exciting moment when you first hold your book in your hands (or see it listed on the Kindle store). You realize you've done something---through hard work and persistence---that most people just dream about.(less)

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	Lost Scrolls of Archimedes (Lost Artifacts, #1) 3.83 avg rating — 42 ratings — 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
	Moving Pieces: Tales of Mystery, Suspense, and Fate on the Chessboard of Life 3.63 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2019 — 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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Tom Roberts's Blog: Ancient Dispatches

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Karnak Temple at Night I had always planned to go to Egypt …someday, I said. But the expense, the pandemic, and other things in my life delayed it until this past November. The trip turned out not to be a typical travel tour for me but more of a spiritual experience I never expected. But years of research for my historical novel did not prepare me for what I felt on arrival. Landing in Egypt felt Read more of this blog post »

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