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R.M. Garino

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https://rmgarino.com

Genre

Fantasy, Fiction, Ebooks

Influences

Terry Brooks, Isaac Asimov, Brandon Sanderson, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolk ...more

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February 2017

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R.M. Garino is the bestselling author of The Chaos of Souls Series and other expansive D&D inspired fantasy. With a Masters in Literature, he lives in the beautiful mountains on the east coast with the source of his inspiration: his fantastic wife, three sons, and a slew of unruly book characters.

An avid brewer of beer and strong coffee, Garino is a voracious reader, really bad dancer, an aficionado of fine cigars and single malt scotch, and is not nearly as obsessed with video games as his wife believes him to be.

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Do you listen to music when writing? If so, what genre? What songs?

R.M. Garino Hi there Tom. I always listen to music when I write, I need that backdrop in order to create. Genre's range from metal to bluegrass, it all depends on…moreHi there Tom. I always listen to music when I write, I need that backdrop in order to create. Genre's range from metal to bluegrass, it all depends on the scene that I'm writing at the time. I actually created Spotify playlist for most of the books. You can find them on my website here: https://www.rmgarino.com/about-the-bo...

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

R.M. Garino The idea of writer's block itself is a fiction. It assumes that the words exist outside of the self, perhaps floating around somewhere in the ether; t…moreThe idea of writer's block itself is a fiction. It assumes that the words exist outside of the self, perhaps floating around somewhere in the ether; that there is a magical conduit that flows from this place of words into your own mind; that for some reason unbeknownst to you, the valve has been turned off.

The scary part is that this is all happening in your head. Those voices are real. So let them talk, even if it blows your story to pieces or in a new direction. The words might not exist out there, but the story does have a life of its own.

Better yet, just write, even if it is forced and trite. That's why we rewrite and edit.(less)

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Average rating: 4.49 · 156 ratings · 111 reviews · 6 distinct works

	The Gates of Golorath (Chaos of Souls #1) 4.35 avg rating — 66 ratings — 6 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
	Requiem's Reach 4.71 avg rating — 31 ratings — 5 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
	Angels of Perdition (Chaos of Souls #2) 4.72 avg rating — 25 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
	Initiating Angels: A Chaos of Souls Short Story 3.94 avg rating — 17 ratings	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 Gate of Fang and Thorn 4.92 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
	Of Steel and Steam by Pauline Creeden (Goodreads Author), Bokerah Brumley (Goodreads Author), Margo Bond Collins (Goodreads Author) 4.80 avg rating — 5 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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ARC Book Review: Fiction Tinker’s Guide to Whimsical Worlds; 21 Tips for Defining Your World

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The starting idea for a story may come easily, but many writers get lost when plunging into specifics. Which details should you seek on your quest to create a convincing world that enchants your readers? How do you keep from getting lost down the proverbial rabbit hole?

With his friendly and down-to-earth approach, Theodore Niretac Tinker—three-time award-winning