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Mary-Jean Harris

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I write and read fantasy and historical fiction, both novels and short stories. I'm interested in most fantasy, historical, and esoteric books, and I love old books too. I love reading lots of books at once, though I usually only write one story at a time.

I have also studied theoretical physics and have a Masters degree from The Perimeter Institute in Waterloo. Before that, I went to Carleton University in Ottawa and studied physics with a minor in philosophy. I love ancient philosophy, especially Plato, Plotinus, and Lao-Tzu.

Note: I am happy to review other authors' books if they are a genre I am interested in and IF they are in hardcopy or audio.
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Mary-Jean Harris Thanks for the question! I like to follow Epictetus' handbook, or Enchiridion. You can read it all for free online and there are many really golden sa…moreThanks for the question! I like to follow Epictetus' handbook, or Enchiridion. You can read it all for free online and there are many really golden sayings to live by in there. Also Marcus Aurelius's Meditations are great.(less)
Mary-Jean Harris The second book in The Soul Wanderers, which takes up where Aizai the Forgotten left off. There is more magic and adventure to come!
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“It is only those who do not know who wander the paths. A blind eye and a stout heart create a true wanderer. Those who seek the paths do so in vain; only those who can see deep might hope to wander.”
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“True friends are always near, the Goddess said. Beneath the eyelids on a stormy night, around the bend in a wicked dream, hearkening to the future by the chimes of their companion’s call.”
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“Eldora smiled up at Paulo cunningly, her dark eyes twinkling. “You are old, Father.”
“Not as old as I shall be, before I have finished with the universe.”
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“If you have a soul of a warrior, you are a warrior. Whatever the color, the shape, the design of the shade that conceals it, the flame inside the lamp remains the same. You are that flame.”
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“The moon and sun are travelers through eternity. Even the years wander on. Whether drifting through life on a boat or climbing toward old age leading a horse, each day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.”
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“Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise; seek what they sought.”
Matsuo Bashō

“Real poetry, is to lead a beautiful life. To live poetry is better than to write it.”
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Elwen I read mostly in german, but like to chat in english also :)


Mary-Jean Harris Armina wrote: "Hello Mary-Jean and thanks for the friend request! Good to see 'fantasy', 'philosophy' and 'esoteric' as some key words in your info. :) Looking forward to book and other chats with you."

Hi Armina, nice to meet you!


Armina Hello Mary-Jean and thanks for the friend request! Good to see 'fantasy', 'philosophy' and 'esoteric' as some key words in your info. :) Looking forward to book and other chats with you.


Mary-Jean Harris Hi Elwen, I like to read fantasy mostly, young adult or high fantasy or historical. I saw that most of your books are in German- do you read in English or German?
Nice to meet you!
PS. Cute owl avatar!


message 1: by Elwen

Elwen Hi Mary-Jean, thanks for your friends request. Love to sneek in your bookshelf and have some chatting :-)


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