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Liz Lazarus

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LIZ LAZARUS is an engineer by education, a consultant & business owner from experience and an author given her passion to tell stories.

Her first novel is loosely based on a personal experience and a series of ‘what if’ questions. FREE OF MALICE traces the after effects of a foiled attack; a woman healing, and grappling with the legal system to acknowledge her right to self-defense.

PLEA FOR JUSTICE depicts the journey of a paralegal striving to reveal the truth about her estranged friend’s incarceration, and leading her on a parallel path of self-discovery.

SHADES OF SILENCE showcases the resilience of a woman faced with devastating loss, the unexpected friendship forged from tragedy and the recurring societal themes that confront every gene
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Liz Lazarus Thanks for asking. We should have the mobi file by Friday (Feb 5) and up on NetGalley by early next week. I will personally let you know when it's up …moreThanks for asking. We should have the mobi file by Friday (Feb 5) and up on NetGalley by early next week. I will personally let you know when it's up and THANK YOU for your patience. (less)
Liz Lazarus I told a friend of mine the other day that of all my accomplishments, birthing this book was by far the one that required the most tenacity (and mind …moreI told a friend of mine the other day that of all my accomplishments, birthing this book was by far the one that required the most tenacity (and mind you I learned to speak French and can fly a plane!). Hats off to anyone who has made it over the threshold of writing and publishing a book. It's a tremendous accomplishment.(less)
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Shades of Silence

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Free of Malice

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Dawn Before Darkness

You've been so patient.

I'm so grateful.

Pleased to announce that my fourth novel will release May 26, 2026.

Check out the first few chapters on my website: www.lizlazarus.com.

And look for a Goodreads giveaway closer to launch date!

Thanks,
Liz
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“There's nothing more irresistible to a man than a woman who's in love with him - The Sound of Music”
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“The way you start writing is by writing. Over and over again I have proven this to myself but I always forget it the next time. I always believe that I will never write again. The first time I finished a book a painter was visiting me. Her name is Ginny Stanford and her wonderful paintings have been the covers for nine of my books.
'I'll never write again,' I told her ... 'That's it ... It's over. It was great while it lasted, but now it's done.'
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message 12: by Sandy

Sandy Thank for your friendship. We just adopted a cat this past fall as I am a big cat lover. In the past we have always adopted two from the same liter but since this was a rescue we only got one. I am paying the price. Like you said, they do rule the house. I am wondering if I should adopt another cat as Charlie seriously needs someone to play with him 24-7, my ankles and legs can't handle much more ;) Can't wait to read your novel!


message 11: by Liz

Liz Lazarus Agree there are a lot of characters to keep track of but one of my all time favorites. Edmond Dantès #bookcrush


message 10: by Kathrin

Kathrin Hi Liz, thanks for the request and for your lovely message. 'The Count of Monte Christo' will probably end up being one of my favorites, too.

Hope to talk to you some more.


Lo Bookfrantic Hi Liz!
Thanks for the add! I hope you enjoy "try not to breathe" when it comes out. It was definitely a great read. :). Looking forward to chatting books with you.



message 8: by Liz

Liz Lazarus Dolors wrote: "Thanks for your friend request, Liz. I can't wait to chat books with you. All the best from Barcelona! :)"

Thanks and likewise! It's raining here in Atlanta today - sunny Barcelona sounds like a great place to be!


Dolors Thanks for your friend request, Liz. I can't wait to chat books with you. All the best from Barcelona! :)


message 6: by Kat

Kat Thank you for the friend request. Your novel looks like a sensational read!


message 5: by Liz

Liz Lazarus Jan - did you grab the book off NetGalley? We had some formatting issues (paragraphs didn't indent) that are being fixed, so if you have any trouble reading it, just let me know. NetGalley should be fixed by early next week. Thanks.


message 4: by Jan

Jan Thanks for the invite Liz-I just grabbed you book last week based on a friends review. Congrats on your debut book and can't wait to read it. I've read the book you are currently reading is great as well!


message 3: by Lee

Lee Thanks for the friendship Liz, look forward to chatting books with you.


Yaritza Thanks Liz for adding me as a friend and your offer of having a chance to review your book.


message 1: by Liz

Liz Lazarus Love it! Just found a list of TOP TEN TUESDAY ǀ 2016 DEBUTS NOVELS by Rissi (https://www.goodreads.com/goodreadsco...)

Check it out: http://www.rissiwrites.com/2015/11/to...

Do you know of other debut novels coming out in 2016?


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