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I am an author of fantasy and science fiction. I've watched people roll their eyes when I say I write about elves, fairies and life on distant planets, but that hasn't stopped me. I have a vivid imagination and hope to instill it in the younger generations who now seem so intent being entertained by videos. Although sounding much like a cliché, the imagination is a terrible thing to waste. Reading can stimulate your mind's eye to see even more than that which the author may have intended. Yes, you wandered far and wide when you were young, a child filled with wonder while you read different stories. I write so you can once again embrace those moments and bring to life an elf, a fairy or perhaps an unusual alien on some far off planet.

In addition to writing I enjoy conferences involving the writing experience. Currently I am the coordinator of the NorthWest Ohio Writers' Conference (see www.nwowc.com) which is held annualy in the fall. I am also a speaker who is available for writing conferences, seminars or meetings. The following are some of my sessions that I have provided in the past:
  • Rules of Make Believe
  • Fantasy: Your Other World
  • Creating Memorable Characters
  • Writing Your Hobby
  • Web Design/Pages for Writers
  • Sailing the Seven C's
You will find my fees for speaking engagements quite negotiable and very reasonable. Contact me at "lore @ rolian.com" -- just be sure to remove the spaces around the '@' and be sure to put "Speaking Engagement" in the subject line to avoid being dumped into Junk or SPAM mail.