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Jason Stadtlander See that crack over there in the window? There's actually an infestation of an insect that will come at you in the middle of the night. Nighty night!
Jason Stadtlander Narnia, I would live an entire life in a matter of days in real life and be able to live it all over again if I screw it up.
Jason Stadtlander The search for nobility in the family tree but finding something more sinister...
Jason Stadtlander Most of the time, I find something else to occupy my time - step away from writing for a little bit and then sit back down. Writer's block (for me) usually occurs when I am trying too hard to create something that my heart is not behind.
Jason Stadtlander My favorite thing about writing is creating worlds and people that don't exist. Allowing the little details of a character to come into a pseudo-reality right in front of my eyes. I also really enjoy meeting a fan that loves the people and places that I create.
Jason Stadtlander Find something that provokes a strong emotion and let your fingers do the writing. Don't 'think' too much about your story or it will never come to pass. The best stories develop on paper right in front of your eyes.
Jason Stadtlander Currently, I'm getting my sci-fi novel The Ter'roc ready to release, working the sequel to The Steel Van Man (The Father) and working on two other thriller novels.
Jason Stadtlander I listen to sound instrumental soundtracks (to movies) a lot of the time when I write. In my mind, the story is almost playing out before me like a movie.
Jason Stadtlander My father used to tell my siblings and I as children that if we didn't go to bed, he'd call The Steel Van Man. Used to scare the living daylights out of me. So I decided as an adult I'd like to find out what it would be like to bring this monster to life.

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