About
M.L.Listen's Biography
I reside in Oklahoma with my spouse and two kids. My past experience includes serving as an Information Systems Technician in the Navy for five years. In my leisure hours, I would indulge in writing and sharing stories. Gradually, I noticed an increasing number of my shipmates requesting additional tales or subsequent chapters. Even now, my wife drops not-so-subtle hints that I should write more ‘fantasy romance’ like I did one time while out at sea. The mind tends to wonder when you’re abstinent while on deployment.
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Upon returning to civilian life, I pursued an IT career and put writing on the back burner. I believed writing was just a fleeting interest and not a viable profession. That was until I kept having a reoccurring dream about high adventures in space. On a whim, I decided to put the dream to paper and, from this, poured out a story that followed in the footsteps of my science fiction inspirations, such as Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek, Firefly, Contact, and The Expanse.
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Apart from storytelling, I have discovered that I possess a talent for drawing, painting, and creating computer-generated art. I have frequently utilized these abilities while functioning as a Game Master for tabletop roleplaying games with friends. It has also been a delight to be a part of their narratives. As time has passed, our games have evolved to prioritize the story and enjoyment over the outcomes of dice rolls.
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The content I produce reflects my strong passion for creating engaging and visually descriptive stories that are equally entertaining. My ultimate goal is to inspire my readers to embark on their own adventures and share their unique tales with others.