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Michael Scott Garvin

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Michael Scott Garvin is an award winning custom home builder, interior designer & author. His design firm Michael Scott Garvin Studio has designed and built custom homes throughout the Southwest.

A Faithful Son is Garvin's debut novel.
His second novel "Aunt Sookie & Me" was released July 2017
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Michael Scott Garvin I am currently working on my second novel "Aunt Sookie & Me".…moreI am currently working on my second novel "Aunt Sookie & Me".(less)
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Average rating: 4.29 · 2,155 ratings · 280 reviews · 3 distinct worksSimilar authors
Aunt Sookie & Me

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“Marriage is like a deck of playing cards. When you first wed, all you need is two hearts and a diamond. After a spell, all you need is a club and a spade.”
Michael Scott Garvin, Aunt Sookie & Me

“The bruises faded, and cuts scabbed over, but faggot was mud you couldn’t scrub off; no matter how hard you scoured, the word stuck to your skin like a foul tattoo.”
Michael Scott Garvin, A Faithful Son

“Velvet and ignorance has lined many caskets.”
Michael Scott Garvin, Aunt Sookie & Me

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“I wanted to say, 'Wait—I am not sure I want to do this—I don’t know if I am ready.' I turned my head and saw him climb onto the wing and hop down onto the pavement. He didn’t give me a chance to tell him I hadn’t decided yet whether or not I was going to solo. Didn’t he know I wasn’t a real aviator? I was only a doctor, after all, and doctors weren’t required to solo.
It was too late to tell him anything. I was going flying." (Page 199)”
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message 10: by James

James Chumbley Hello Michael…
I hope my message finds you doing well. I must apologize to you for not responding to your message. I haven't been on GOODREADS for a number of years. Over the last 14, I've moved three times from one side of the country to the other. I guess I was just trying to find out where I belonged at that period of my life. Now, I making ready to do it one more time—back South. Looking for a home in the countryside near a quant small Southern town where I can spend my days taking long walks in the woods, catching up on reading and writing while doing a lot of refection and spending some of that time to just being.
My best,
James


message 9: by Michael (last edited Aug 31, 2017 09:27PM)

Michael Garvin A Faithful Son, my little novel has just won The Readers' Favorite Gold Medal. I could not be more amazed and happy about the nomination and now win. Thanks for the continued support. Congratulations to all of the nominees and winners.

I was also notified this week that my latest novel Aunt Sookie & Me by Michael Scott Garvin Aunt Sookie & Me has just been given the Five Star Seal from Readers' Favorite and is a nominee for next years awards. Feeling very grateful!


Silvia Michael, congratulations for receiving the 2017 Independent Publisher gold medal award for A Faithful Son. A well deserved honor for a beautiful story. ; )


message 7: by Nick

Nick Nolan Thank you, Michael. I'm always delighted to meet another Paul Monette fan! Congrats on the new book!


Michael Garvin JR wrote: "I tried to do you and Zach justice with my review, but sometimes when it so good, words fail me"

Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed the novel.
I really appreciate the feedback. Thanks again.


Michael Garvin Jax wrote: "Thanks for the friend-vite Michael. Wow, your book is getting great reviews. I've added it to my wishlist."

Thank you.
I hope you enjoy the novel.
Keep me posted.


message 4: by Michael (last edited Oct 07, 2016 02:51PM)

Michael Garvin Jax wrote: "Thanks for the friend-vite Michael. Wow, your book is getting great reviews. I've added it to my wishlist."

Please let me know what you think.
Thank you for adding me.


message 3: by Jax

Jax Thanks for the friend-vite Michael. Wow, your book is getting great reviews. I've added it to my wishlist.


message 2: by JR

JR I tried to do you and Zach justice with my review, but sometimes when it so good, words fail me


Michael Garvin Pavellit wrote: "Thanks for the friend request. Congrats for your debut novel. Looking forward chatting books. Enjoy reading, writing and building homes (I watch 'Million dollars listing'). Take care my friend!"


Thank you very much! I too design, renovate, & build homes.
Keeps me very busy.
Have a great weekend.


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