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Van R. Mayhall Jr.

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Baton Rouge, La., The United States

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Van R. Mayhall Jr. is the senior partner in a Baton Rouge, Louisiana law firm where he practices corporate and business law and handles selected litigation. Born and raised in Baton Rouge, he was educated at Louisiana State University and Georgetown University. He and his wife, Lorri, have three grown children and enjoy boating on Lake Pontchartrain.

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Van R. Mayhall Jr. I sit down at 9PM each night to write with rare exceptions. I usually write for an hour and then read awhile. Sometimes, I get in a couple of paragrap…moreI sit down at 9PM each night to write with rare exceptions. I usually write for an hour and then read awhile. Sometimes, I get in a couple of paragraphs and at other times, a chapter. I'm not in a hurry and have no deadlines. I've heard and read a lot about writer's block but I haven't yet experienced a situation where I just couldn't write for days or weeks at a time. The story is always bubbling in my head. What happens to me is that I get to what I think of as a "crossroads" where I might take the story, or it might take me, in several directions. I may not write for a couple or few days because I'm mulling over the right direction. You have to think down the road because in taking some paths you foreclose others. Also, you have to inventory your characters and opportunities periodically to strengthen the story and prevent inconsistencies. I don't consider these "mulling" periods to be blocks but others might. You do want to clear your mind at these times. Exercise, do something fun, take a weekend but let the problem go. Then come back at it, refreshed. The story will reveal itself to you. Best.(less)

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What books are on your summer reading list this year?

Van R. Mayhall Jr. Stephen King's End of Watch; I also want to re-read portions of Acts for my up-coming novel, the Tentmaker. Best.…moreStephen King's End of Watch; I also want to re-read portions of Acts for my up-coming novel, the Tentmaker. Best.(less)

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Average rating: 3.92 · 547 ratings · 142 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	Judas the Apostle 3.80 avg rating — 322 ratings — published 2012 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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