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A "True" Fantasy That's Disturbingly Relevant

Thank you — for each story you tell…for each time you refuse to be silenced…for each time you refuse to hide…for each time you challenge fear…for each time you embrace your courage. It’s your stories that will carry us through this real-life MoonQuest we’re living…and it’s your voice that will ultimately flood the darkness with light.

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The MoonQuest: A 30th Conception-iversary!

It is March 28, 2024 – thirty(!) years, more than twenty books, many thousands of miles and countless lifetimes since the moment of The MoonQuest’s conception. It’s hard to remember that Toronto writer who was so stressed by the loss of control The MoonQuest demanded of him. After all, when you have no idea what you’re writing from one word to the next, you have to surrender a hell of a lot of control!

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"I Am a Writer. Period."

"I am a writer. Period." I wasn't so sure about that while writing The Bard of Bryn Doon, which was such an intensely challenging experience that I was seriously tempted to give up. Often. And not only on this book, but on *all* books. Somehow, though, I managed to get through it, and I now think that my newest book may be my best yet! I guess I'm going to keep a writing after all!!

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