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Davyne DeSye

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Davyne is the author of Through the Eyes of the Opera Ghost, a retelling of the Phantom of the Opera from the Phantom's point of view, as well as the Phantom Rising Series – a trio of historical romances which continue the saga of the Phantom of the Opera. She has also authored the Aggressor Queen Series – a duo of alien invasion science fiction novels. She has also written a sweet paranormal ghost romance, Love Whispers Through the Veil, and an anthology of speculative fiction short stories, Soap Bubble Dreams and Other Distortions.

Davyne’s writing focuses on strong characterization, a sense of adventure, and emotional impact, reflecting her own passionate view on life. She draws from positive experiences in her life (going on safari, bei ...more

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	For Love of the Phantom (Phantom Rising, #1) 4.07 avg rating — 306 ratings — published 2015 — 6 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
	Skeletons in the Closet (Phantom Rising, #2) 4.33 avg rating — 78 ratings — 4 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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Wow! Just wow! Phantom Rising (Book #3 in the Phantom Rising series) was free last weekend, and so many people downloaded it that on Amazon's "Bestsellers" list, it ranked #1 in "Classic Historical Fiction" (with Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice in the #2 slot), as well as ranking #1 in "Classic Coming of Age Fiction" (with Charles Dickens' Great Expectations in the #2 slot)!

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Pastwatch: The Redemption of Christopher Columbus

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“Instead of thinking outside the box, get rid of the box.”
― Deepak Chopra

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“Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion." (Truvey Jones)”
― Robert Harling, Steel Magnolias

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“He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead: his eyes are closed.”
― Albert Einstein

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“Do what you feel in your heart to be right – for you’ll be criticized anyway.”
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Mar 12, 2017 12:28PM

Buck wrote: "Hello Davyne, new Goodreads friend. Is there a place online where one could view your fine art photography?"

Thanks for asking, Buck, but actually, no... In my youth, I was a serial student. After a degree in computer science, I decided I didn't much like the work. Then I started a degree in fine art photography and when nearly finished, decided I probably couldn't support myself with that (this was before the internet was ubiquitous). So, my pictures were on display and in contests but now only adorn the walls in my home.

Glad to make a sci-fi reading friend (it's my favorite genre)... looking forward to your reviews!

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