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Greetings.

The instructions for an introduction were in list format. So... here's a list.

- I have created and am creating a science fiction/fantasy crossover universe. More easily stated, science fantasy. It seamlessly blends science and magic, and the two are rather intertwined in many cases - especially with more advanced technologies. Within this universe I have written one short story that would be considered a tragedy, and am working on a mixed-genre novel and series. More short stories will come over time, but everything takes place in the same universe.

- I like to read science fiction and fantasy, such as The Sword of Truth series, Lord of the Rings, A Song of Ice and Fire, Harry Potter, Battlefield: Earth, Starship Troopers, The Damned Trilogy, and others.

- I was a writer when I was younger, but stopped due to abusive relatives disliking my passion. I'm now a husband and father and can't allow that to dictate my life. I am now driven and have created a universe for my stories to take place in.

- I have not beta read before, but would be willing to. I have a beta reader for my works.

- Krav Maga practitioner and instructor, wilderness survivalist, bushcrafter, Game Master, father, husband, fictional character murderer (depictions of death and malevolence tend to be rather vivid in my stories and I'm about as attached to characters as George R. R. Martin).

BradCarsten said:

Hi Justin. Welcome to AW. Great to hear that you are throwing off those shackles of the past and are following your dream. I wish you all the best.
I thoroughly enjoyed book 2 of the sword of truth. I read it in high school, and need to revisit it soon. Have you ever read Wheel of Time?

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Wizards First Rule sets the stage and is a rather good story. I recommend reading it. Interesting way to do a political treatise.

I've read WoT, though it was some time ago. Unfortunately, what sticks out the most from that series was the rather ridiculous portrayal of women... and the desert dwellers that could run barefoot on snow. Not a bad series, but I feel like Robert Jordan was not really well versed in psychology or biology.

Denevius said:

Intriguing list!

Best of luck, and welcome to AW!

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Thanks.

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Thanks, sounds like a plan.

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Thanks. I read relevant FAQs. I don't do challenges, though.