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"Truth is as terrible as death but harder to find."

Philip Kindred Dick, often referred to by his initials PKD, was an American science fiction writer. He wrote 44 novels and about 121 short stories, most of which appeared in science fiction magazines during his lifetime. 

Born: 16 December 1928, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Died: 2 March 1982, Santa Ana, California, United States

Influential Works: Philip K. Dick's impact on science fiction is profound, with several of his works adapted into popular films. "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" served as the basis for the iconic film "Blade Runner," directed by Ridley Scott. The movie's success helped cement Dick's reputation in mainstream culture.

Personal Struggles: Dick faced numerous personal challenges throughout his life, including financial difficulties and mental health issues. His struggles with mental health and experiences with hallucinations and visions heavily influenced his writing, contributing to the surreal and introspective nature of many of his works.

Prolific Output: Despite his personal challenges, Dick maintained a remarkably prolific writing career. He wrote 44 novels and over 100 short stories during his lifetime. His ability to produce imaginative and thought-provoking content at such a high volume is a testament to his dedication to the craft of writing.

Philosophical Themes: Dick's works often explore philosophical and metaphysical themes, challenging the boundaries of reality and identity. Questions about what is real, the nature of consciousness, and the impact of technology on humanity are recurring motifs in his stories, reflecting his deep interest in these subjects.

Posthumous Recognition: While he faced financial struggles during his lifetime, Philip K. Dick gained increased recognition after his death. His influence on science fiction literature and the exploration of complex philosophical ideas have earned him a lasting legacy. The Philip K. Dick Award, established in 1982, is given annually to outstanding science fiction works in paperback original format, honoring his contributions to the genre.

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Ysabet writes stories in poem form. I adore the way she thinks, and she always adds tags linking to any research or inspiration she uses to write, so I always learn something new.

She's also the author of maybe my favorite series in Avengers Fandom, "Love is for Children" under her same name on AO3. Highly recommended.

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The sim i made of myself can crank out a book every DAY! Smh his energy... his passion....

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Inspirational Journeys Presents: Special Guest Interview with Annie Acorn

Inspirational Journeys Presents: Special Guest Interview with Annie Acorn

Today’s guest is a multi-faceted author, who also owns her own publishing company. You might want to get a notebook or open up your digital notebook for this one, because it’s packed with a lot of useful information for aspiring authors. Keep reading to learn more about my guest and to hear our lovely conversation INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEYS PRESENTS!

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How to be Incredibly Prolific with S.M. Schmitz, author of all the books

How to be Incredibly Prolific with S.M. Schmitz, author of all the books

No two authors are alike. Some write one book in a lifetime. Some write about one per quarter (like me). Others pump them out like they’re possessed by the Muses themselves.

S. M. Schmitz is the possessed kind.

In a year, she’s published FIFTEEN books (according to the count on Goodreads) that all have reviews of at least three stars or higher.

This girl is good. She’s damn good.

As soon as I…

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John Grisham apologizes for remarks on child porn

(CNN) — John Grisham is takin back statemants he made about youngn pernografy an' sex offenders. N' a resent interview wit t'UK’s Telegraph, t'lawy'r an' prolific auther sparket outrage wen he expresset his'n bleef at sum folk who view youngn pernografy online air a'gittin...

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John Grisham apologizes for remarks on child porn

(CNN) — John Grisham is taking back statements he made about child pornography and s*x offenders.

In a recent interview with the UK’s Telegraph, the lawyer and prolific author sparked outrage when he expressed his belief that some people who view child pornography online are receiving punishments that don’t match the scale of the crime.

“We have prisons now filled with guys my age, 60-year-old white men, in prison, who’ve never harmed anybody (and) would never touch a child,” Grisham said during a conversation about high U.S. prison rates. “But they got online one night and started surfing around, probably had too much to drink or whatever, and pushed the wrong buttons and went too far and got into child p**n. … They deserve some type of punishment, but 10 years in prison? There’s so many of them now, s*x offenders … that they put them in the same prison, like they’re a bunch of perverts or something.”

He then used an old law school friend as an example:

“I have no sympathy for a real pedophile. But so many of these guys don’t deserve harsh prison sentences. A friend of mine, this was 10 years ago, was drinking, and his drinking was out of control. And he went to a website, and it was labeled, 16-year-old wannabe hookers or something, some stupid website. And it said 16-year-old girls. So he went there and downloaded some stuff. It was 16-year-old girls that look 30. … He shouldn’t have done it. It was stupid. But it wasn’t 10-year-old boys, and he didn’t touch anything.”

To Grisham’s recollection, the website his friend visited was actually a sting operation to capture s*x offenders. He said his friend was then sent to prison for three years.

Those comments and the nature in which Grisham discussed the very serious issue of child pornography incited a flood of hurt, disappointed and angry reactions from fans.

“The day that you came out in an interview and said that watchers of child p**n get too stiff of a penalty for it (you said 10 years was too much) makes you someone that I cannot support nor no longer want to read,” a reader named Kendra Benefield Lausman shared on Grisham’s Facebook page; another posted that she’s taken her entire Grisham library to her “burn barrel” with the intent to set the books on fire.

“How do you think child p**n is made?” a poster named John Kelly asked on Grisham’s page. “Someone is still getting hurt you imbecile. I’m sad to say that I will never purchase, nor consume, one of your books ever again. I am disgusted.”

After the uproar began, Grisham issued an apology.

“Anyone who harms a child for profit or pleasure, or who in any way participates in child pornography — online or otherwise — should be punished to the fullest extent of the law,” the author said in a statement. “My comments made two days ago during an interview with the British newspaper The Telegraph were in no way intended to show sympathy for those convicted of s*x crimes, especially the sexual molestation of children. I can think of nothing more despicable. I regret having made these comments, and apologize to all.”

That may not be enough for some of his former followers.

“You clearly said in the interview that people (like your drunk friend) who look at child p**n don’t deserve severe punishment,” Facebook user Raylene Jolly Wheeler posted in response to Grisham. “Not sure how you can backtrack that statement.”

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It's the birthday of novelist Georges Simenon (books by this author) born in Liége, Belgium (1903). He's one of the most prolific writers of all time, best known for his detective novels featuring Inspector Maigret. He wrote some 400 books, which sold more than 1.4 billion copies from 1935 to 1997. Each book took him on average eight days to write.

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