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Blending Fact, Fiction, and Imagination
Award-winning author C.R. Fabis discusses his dynamic journey from dessert chef to novelist, shares insights into his creative process, and explores the themes and characters that define his extraordinary work.
“Each dessert I created had its own story.”
.R. Fabis emerges as a singular talent in the liter- ary world, defying convention and showcasing a remarkable capacity to craft stories that captivate, challenge, and inspire. Known to many as an
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C.R. FABIS
TAKES READERS ON
AN UNFORGETTABLE
JOURNEY THROUGH
HISTORY, MORALITY, AND
CREATIVITY
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accomplished dessert chef whose creations once delighted palates across the United States, Fabis transitioned into the world of storytelling with the same ingenuity and passion he brought to the culinary arts. His debut novel, Rome Never Fell, a bold fusion of historical fiction and science fiction, marked his arrival as a novelist of extraordinary vision and depth. With his follow-up, The Angel and the Amazing Life of Maggie Love, he demonstrated yet again his ability to weave compelling narratives that grapple with complex themes, leaving readers enthralled and contem- plative in equal measure.
An undeniable polymath, C.R. Fabis also delights audienc- es as a cartoonist on Instagram, where his visual work brims with humour and creativity. Yet it is in his prose that he finds his full range of expression, crafting intricate characters and plots with spontaneity and authenticity. Whether imagining time travel to ancient Rome or exploring the moral ambigu- ities of revenge through the enigmatic Maggie Love, Fabis’s work speaks to a unique mind unafraid to traverse the bound- aries of genre and artistry.
It is a rare privilege to spotlight a voice as dynamic as C.R. Fabis in this issue of Reader’s House. In this exclusive interview, we delve into his transition from the culinary world to literature, the inspirations behind his unforgettable