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Drew McDowell

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in Phoenix, The United States
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C.S. Lewis, Isaac Asimov, Orson Scott Card, Laurell K Hamilton

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Drew McDowell was born and raised throughout Phoenix, Arizona. He is currently pursuing an education in Elementary Education with an emphasis on Science Education. He lives in Phoenix with his wife and children.


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Drew McDowell I let it be. Focusing on writer's block can often make it worse for me, so I find something else to occupy my time. I am never afraid to take the day …moreI let it be. Focusing on writer's block can often make it worse for me, so I find something else to occupy my time. I am never afraid to take the day off in terms of writing. In simpler terms, I just let go for a little bit and try not to dwell. (less)
Drew McDowell Well, I actually started it as a small fantasy series quite some time ago. I finished the first book in the series (which is now shelved as print in m…moreWell, I actually started it as a small fantasy series quite some time ago. I finished the first book in the series (which is now shelved as print in my closet for a later time) and thought about what it might be like to bring the story to more modern times. At that point I was writing a side story about time travel and loved the characters I created. I asked my self "what would they do in the situation of the other story" and played around with it. Ten-thousand words later, the time travel project was sidelined and the characters taken for this project. (less)
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The Soldier's Mask: A Novel...

4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions
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Killer Quill by Shida Ketzer
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Intricate and Intriguing

The way the world, politics, and culture all entwined so seamlessly was wonderfully balanced.

Quill is a complex character that doesn't bore and doesnt miss the mark.

The world building was moved with the story, never pausing
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Planet B by Jasper T. Scott
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Didnt see it coming!

Jasper did an incredibly measured job of planting twists at just the right moment. When I felt that I had a grasp of the direction, I had to recalculate what I knew.

The world was so wonderfully built with distinct features.

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Til Death Do Us Bard
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Fun, Witty, and Engaging

This book was what all stories should strive to be...and adventure. This is not just a telling, but an invitation into this clever and carefully crafted adventure!

The characters were all so very distinct. The world building w
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The First Glimpse by K.W. Bussard
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What an incredible journey that challenges the reader to look within as they read the pages!

The world provided to the reader is rich and lush, with danger and hope lurking on each possibility given to the main character, Corin. The way K.W. presents
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Malignant by Uilleam Whitedale
Malignant
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Dark with an emotional focus

This was a nice short read. The characters are all well defined.

I would have given it five stars, but I did not connect with the flow of the story.

I would suggest this for fans of character centered work, and those who l
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