Chad Strong

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Chad Strong is a Canadian author to whom the "Three R's" means: Readin', Writin', and Ridin'- his greatest passions.

Chad discovered the power of books at a young age and has been enjoying and learning through the written word ever since. His main interests lie in westerns, fantasy, history, mythology, and literary classics. As with his reading preferences, Chad's writing does not adhere to any one particular genre. He writes the stories that hassle him, demanding to be told, be they western, fantasy, supernatural, suspense, young adult — historical or contemporary — or any combination thereof.

Chad's first novel, High Stakes, made it to the Finals for both a Peacemaker Award by the Western Fictioneers in the category of Best First Western No
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Chad Strong Actually, I don't experience "writer's block" all that much. But at those times when I just can't seem to get what I need out onto the page, I find it…moreActually, I don't experience "writer's block" all that much. But at those times when I just can't seem to get what I need out onto the page, I find it helpful to do something physical, like take a walk in Nature, or work on something completely different, something to switch gears and allow my mind to let go of whatever it's stuck on. Usually, I can then go back and bring a fresh perspective to the work.(less)
Chad Strong I'd say the best thing about being a writer is all the worlds you get to explore, the characters/people you get to know and understand; you really lea…moreI'd say the best thing about being a writer is all the worlds you get to explore, the characters/people you get to know and understand; you really learn to put yourself in other people's shoes. I've learned so many unexpected things along the way, and I hope I never stop learning. Life is amazing!(less)
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High Stakes

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MIXED GRAZING
A COLLECTION OF SHORT STORIES

This collection of eight short stories showcases the multi-genre range of Chad Strong’s writing. From Westerns and Suspense, to Fantasy and Supernatural, to Contemporary and Young Adult, these stories have all been published before, but some are hard to find elsewhere. They are gathered here in one collection in response to the requests of readers. Thank y Read more of this blog post »
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“If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.”
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“When you read you can have every adventure. In the pages of a book you can be anyone you ever dreamed of being... They can never tell you you're too young to slay the dragon -- because it all happens right here, where it's safe.”
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“Don’t walk in front of me… I may not follow
Don’t walk behind me… I may not lead
Walk beside me… just be my friend”
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“Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can.”
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“To travel is to take a journey into yourself”
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