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About Gordon Davidescu

Born in Perth Amboy, Gordon Davidescu lives in Queens with his wife, newborn son and bears. He is learning to play the guitar and goes out to see his favorite bands play when he can.

Writing Short Stories to Push You Toward Novels

Posted on February 17, 2012

I really love to write, but I often get into a rut — one that lasts for months and sometimes even longer. What happens is that I get an idea for a novel and I have some idea of how … Continue reading →

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The Apple iBooks Author Review

Posted on January 25, 2012

When it comes to creative software, from my perspective, there are two important factors — the most important factors, really. They are ease of use and power — interdependent in that creative software can be good with one but not … Continue reading →

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Reading Character Voices in Your Head

Posted on January 6, 2012

When I lived in Seattle, I once attended a reading of the Megillas Esther, the ancient story of the triumph of the Jewish people over the wicked Haman who intended to wipe them out from the face of the earth, … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Handmade Street Signs

Posted on December 9, 2011

Gears turn, machines come alive and ink splatters over metal, making the same sign over and over again — do not park here, street sweeping, please clean after your dog… all entirely uniform and wonderful in its own way, but … Continue reading →

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