MJ Blehart

Biography

I've been writing stories in the genres of high fantasy and sci-fi/space opera throughout my life, the first when I was nine years old. Over the years the scope of my writing has expanded, adding a variety of genres and styles to my skills.

I have been a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism (a medieval re-enactment society) for over thirty years. In the SCA I am known as Malcolm Bowman, and practice 16th-century rapier combat (I am also an instructor in this), court heraldry, and more.

Ever the student, I love to study and learn. I became a Reiki practitioner in the late 1990's, going so far as to become a Third Degree practitioner. I am constantly seeking to explore and gain knowledge of new things, whether the study of metaphysics, technology, history or the arts.

I blog regularly, and continue to write and publish works of both fiction and non-fiction.

Smashwords Interview

Do you remember the first story you ever wrote?
The first story I wrote was a 50 page, illustrated sci-fi novel called Wildfire. The basic premise was that the world's adults allowed a mad genius to give them robots to run the world. As they became fat and lazy the kids rebelled, stealing experimental weapons and striking at the robot overlords from a hidden base in the Grand Canyon. Mind you...I wrote this when I was 9.
Who are your favorite authors?
My favorite authors are an eclectic bunch. Neil Gaiman, Paulo Coelho, Tolkien, George RR Martin, Jim Butcher, Charles Stross and Don Miguel Ruiz / Don Jose Ruiz. There are many others, but at the moment these are the favorites I would mention.
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Where to find MJ Blehart online

Books

The Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins With a Trip to the Post Office
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 56,020. Language: English. Published: January 9, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Personal memoir, Fiction » Humor & comedy » Satire
What do you do when you wake up in the hospital, and can’t remember how you got there? At the end of 1999, that’s exactly where i was to be found. I was the victim of a hit-and-run, and I had a lot of damage to recover from. Within these pages is a whole bunch of crazy stuff that really, truly happened. The story of these experiences is a little sad, sometimes tragic,infuriating, but also funny.
Five Easy Steps to Change the World for the Better
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 6,200. Language: English. Published: April 19, 2016 . Categories: Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Personal Growth / General, Nonfiction » Inspiration » Personal inspiration
The Five Easy Steps to Change the World for the Better are a simple means to change how we speak and post online to generate more positive energy, which we could all use in our lives.

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