About the Author

This is Sharky and his dog Cujo. Don’t let the cute little face fool you, though; he’ll bite your arm off! The dog is fierce too!
Robert “Sharky” Pruneda is a native Texan, video game “enthusiast” [addict], and fan of all things horror. He left a career in the newspaper industry in 2011 to pursue the life of a nocturnal author, brainstorming new and creative ways to creep out his readers. He doesn’t only write horror though. He also pens the occasional family-oriented tale just to keep from going completely nuts with all those creatures of the night whispering in his ears. When he’s not pulling ideas out of his twisted brain, you’ll likely find him on social media or fighting alongside his fellow gaming buddies where they all get shot up into Swiss cheese (or turned into little bite-sized chunks because of “Sharky’s” obsession with explosives). Medic!
Pursue your dreams . . . and never look back.
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Hey Rob!
I have been following your blog for a while and wanted to nominate you for the Liebster Award. Please accept this award for knowing people like myself enjoy the topics you blog about! =)
If you don’t accept it, that’s okay because I’ll still be reading your work! Not everyone enjoys being nominated so that’s okay.
Please review the following link when you get a chance for information on this award:
http://jramirezauthor.wordpress.com/2013/04/28/awards/
Thanks and keep gamin!!
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Thanks, J.!
I don’t mind participating in these blog awards. I’ve done the Liebster post before, but since the questions are are always different in this one, I’ll participate again. It’ll be sometime in the next couple of weeks.
Cheers!
Rob
P.S. Yes, the gamin’ will definitely continue! 🙂
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Thanks Rob for accepting it 🙂
This is my first time receiving any kind of nomination so I’m just working through it haha!
Take Care Man
🙂
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Just finished reading the first three chapters of Pursuit of a Dream. I loved it. I love how you made everyone seem so real and down to earth. I feel connected to John and felt his pain over the loss of his wife. I understand his plight in trying to raise his children alone. His boss Mr. Phillips is such a charming man. LOL NOT. I wish you continued success Rob. From what I have read so far I have no doubt I’ll be back for more.
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Hi, Joanne! What a pleasure to see you visit my humble little corner in cyberspace. Your comment put a smile on my face. I’m elated that you enjoyed the first three chapters of my debut novel Pursuit of a Dream. Yeah, Mr. Phillips is everyone’s dream boss isn’t he? 🙂 Be sure to take advantage of my free offer on Kindle, Kobo and Smashwords here: https://sharkbaitwrites.com/sharks-books-stories/victory-lane-the-chronicles/
Cheers!
Rob
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Oops! I just updated the link to the correct spot on my site. 🙂
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My pleasure Rob. I’m so happy to be able to tell my friends that I am friends with a published author who writes incredible stuff. And I’m not just saying that cause I want a ride in that Corvette of yours some day. I will read the rest of Pursuit of a Dream. And for the love of God I hope you did something with Mr. Phillips. LOL As always, Joanne ❤
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LOL! Maybe I’ll sneak him into my next horror novel. 🙂 vV””Vv Oh, and regarding the Corvette, I want to ride in it too. Maybe a book sales of Devil’s Nightmare will get that beauty up and runny again. 🙂 Have you seen the new 2014 Corvette Stingray? Wow!
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If you’re interested I’d love to feature your book on my site – bloggerdise.com
Thanks,
Jesse Cohen
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Please send information to SharkbaitWrites (at) gmail.com.
Thanks,
Rob
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Don’t let Robert lead you wrong. He is still quick as lighting while gaming with war games. I have the experience of never winning a game played against him. No matter how I try, he still beats me into the ground so I never challenge him in a game.
Cheers, Robert
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Hey, you put up a good fight with your defenses and sneak attacks. Regarding never winning a game, remember that there’s always a bigger fish. I got slaughtered on Command & Conquer: Generals when I decided to play multi-player online. We make a great team against the computer, though, don’t we? We’ll stick with that. 🙂
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I like your website and design. You have a very interesting story and I just wanted to say (from one writer to another) I respect your work and the impact you have made, and continue to make, on the writing community. Thanks.
P.S.
I still play Command & Conquer too.
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Thanks, Santino! I really appreciate your kind words. Command & Conquer has always been among my favorite PC game franchises. I’m really looking forward to Command & Conquer 4.
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