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D. L. Finn is an independent California local who encourages everyone to embrace their inner child. She was born and raised in the foggy Bay Area, but in 1990 she relocated with her husband, kids, dogs, and cats to Nevada City, in the Sierra foothills. She immersed herself in reading all types of books but especially loved romance, horror, and fantasy. She always treasured creating her own reality on paper. Finally, surrounded by towering pines, oaks, and cedars, her creativity was nurtured until it bloomed. Her creations include children’s books, adult fiction, and poetry. She continues on her adventure with an open invitation to all readers to join her. You can learn more about Ms. Finn at her website: www.dlfinnauthor.com , or email her ...more

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D.L. Finn I am currently working on my third children's book, "Things on a Tree". It's based off a story I used to tell my kids on Christmas Eve. It has a few t…moreI am currently working on my third children's book, "Things on a Tree". It's based off a story I used to tell my kids on Christmas Eve. It has a few twists they won't recognize...lol. This book is in the editing phase. I am, also, putting together a book that includes my poetry, my photography and a more personal story based some things I went through called: "No Fairytale--A Realty of a girl who wasn't a Princess and her poetry". I have been spending some time putting my "old" work on my laptop in between. I will be focusing on both children and adults. Looking at 2016 for releases for both and more to come!(less)
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Welcome to Goodreads! It is nice to meet you. I followed you because you are an fellow author and I always try to support other authors. I wish you the best of luck with your memoir and will add it to my want to read list! Sounds like a fascinating read. Thank you for asking, it is a good thing to know:)(less)
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