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My Favorite Authors:

I became a fantasy fiction fan in my early teens after my first reading of JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Needless to say, Tolkien remains my favorite author. However, he had a close challenger for the spot when JK Rowling penned The Harry Potter Series. These two works, for me, are the gold standard of great fantasy writing.
I do have a few favorite contemporary writers who I continually check for new releases from.In no particular order they are; Scott Meyer, Brenda Hasse, Drew Hayes, Robert Kroese, Marko Kloos, Jim Bernheimer, Barry Hutchison, Dennis E Taylor, Rachel Aaron, and Kevin Hearne

Favorite Authors

My Recommended Selections:

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Favorite Editor

Favorite Editor

Moving from a rough draft to publishing your first book can be scary. Picking an editor that can make the best of your work can be daunting. I was lucky to find editor, Arnetta Jackson. She played a large role in getting The Chronicles of the Manaar: Immersion into a publishable state. I strongly recommend her for your next book.I have provided a link below on her editing service, Line Upon Line.

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Favorite Coffee Shop

I had been shopping around to find a good coffee shop where I could get away for focused writing time one or two times a week.  I did not find a good coffee shop, I found a great coffee shop.  The Daily Blend in Romeo, at the Old Frontier Town shopping center.  I am very particular about my coffee, and I think I found the best around there.  The wraps and sandwiches are delicious.  This is where I do all my creative work, fueled by the great coffee, food, and pleasant people who work here.  When you stop in, tell my friends April, Darla, and Sam that I sent you.  

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Inspired Music

My journey into writing coincidentally coincided with my discovery on YouTube of a talented piano composer stage named Syts.  His music became the soundtrack in my mind of everything I was writing in my story about the trials and tribulations of Mik and his band of survivors of the Windbeck fair.  If you ever get a chance to listen to his music, you might see some familiar titles.  I recommend starting with his beautiful song, Immersion.

L.R. Maley Novels and The Chronicles of the Manaar Book Series  ™  are trademarks of Woodsy Hollow Publishing LLC.  2025

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