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I write stories about bloodshed and tears, and in some cases, kissing.

Born and raised in rural Ohio, I now live in the sprawling suburbs of Central Florida wherein I complain about the heat, pay homage to the air conditioner, and prefer to drink my iced tea sweet.

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Average rating: 3.66 · 1,355 ratings · 258 reviews · 2 distinct works • Similar authors

	Shimmer and Burn (Shimmer and Burn, #1) 3.65 avg rating — 1,144 ratings — published 2017 — 3 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
	Splendor and Spark (Shimmer and Burn, #2) 3.76 avg rating — 211 ratings — published 2018 — 3 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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SHIMMER AND BURN publishes in just five more weeks (how did that happen!?)! To celebrate, I'm offering some character art to anyone who preorders a copy (hardback or e-book).

For more information, check out the details on my website.

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