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C. J. Pastore lives in Manhattan with her husband and two children. When not pounding the keyboard, she enjoys jogging, hiking, reading, and traveling. Immersing herself in other cultures, laughing, eating and drinking with the local populace are favorite pastimes. She holds true to Anne Frank's belief that “people are really good at heart,” and deems that whether walking in your own neighborhood or traversing the globe, the kindness and well-meaning wishes of others can be absorbed and reflected.

As a former writer of curriculum and teacher mentor, C.J Pastore has published articles in TESOL Journal and Social Studies and the Young Learner. Essays on the global rights of Children have been published in The Citizen. Captive of a Commoner, B ...more

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Who is your favorite fictional couple, and why?

C.J. Pastore Hmm, good question. I have many, but I think my favorite fictional couple would have to be Odysseus and Penelope. He was this clever, handsome and bra…moreHmm, good question. I have many, but I think my favorite fictional couple would have to be Odysseus and Penelope. He was this clever, handsome and brave hero who fought in the Trojan War for ten years and then took ten years to get home, fighting monsters and evil along the way. (Lesson: don't anger the gods) Gone twenty years, and still their love for each other remained strong. Penelope waited, fending off suitors while she pined after her one and only love. It has a happy ending, too. True romance, and it was created thousands of years ago. It shows love and loyalty prevail through the ages. (less)

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C.J. Pastore Writer's block is that nasty little demon that lurks in the back of my mind. For me, it often starts with a voice whispering, "You're not going to wri…moreWriter's block is that nasty little demon that lurks in the back of my mind. For me, it often starts with a voice whispering, "You're not going to write anything worthwhile. You can't." When this happens, I separate from what I'm writing, take a long walk, have a snack, read, etc. Soon, the characters start "talking" to me again. By stifling the negativity, I'm usually able to plunge back into the plot. (less)

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ADVENTUROUS ROMANCE BOOKS by C.J. PASTORE

Have you ever driven a standard car, shifted incorrectly, and gotten that grinding, gritty sound that shouts your mistake? That’s more or less the reaction I received when I told friends and family I had written a romance novel. “Aren’t you a writer of educational curricula and articles on literacy?” several protested. Some, too shocked to speak, just stared as if I had sprouted a second head. Oth