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Born
in Campbellsville, Kentucky, The United States
July 07, 1965

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Fantasy, Paranormal, Suspense

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Best-selling author R.K. Close blends urban fantasy, romance, and paranormal suspense into fast-paced adventures that keep fans coming back for more.

Originally from a small town in Kentucky, she and her husband Greg live full time in Grand Junction, Colorado. They share space with their high maintenance dog Cleo.

When not spinning paranormal stories, this author enjoys spending quality time with her three adult kids, two grandchildren, and her son-in-law. She loves Jesus, the great outdoors, golf, baking, reading, traveling, and dreaming up fresh adventures, both real and imaginary.

Her love of stories exploded in high school and bloomed into a writing career later in life—much later.

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Next book in the series? Waiting with bated breath, hurry........
R.K. Close I'm so happy to hear that, Sharon! My publisher is working to get book 2 out by December 2016! There was a chance that it wouldn't come out until late…moreI'm so happy to hear that, Sharon! My publisher is working to get book 2 out by December 2016! There was a chance that it wouldn't come out until late spring of 2017 so I was thrilled to learn that Red Moon will be out this year.
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R.K. Close Read, read, read and then read some more. Then write, read, write, read, etc. There is no better way to learn and grow as a writer than to learn and g…moreRead, read, read and then read some more. Then write, read, write, read, etc. There is no better way to learn and grow as a writer than to learn and grow as a reader.(less)
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I'm so sick of Covid. We've all been living in its shadow for the last couple of years and it feels like it's here to stay.

Just before Christmas, my husband came down with a mild case of Covid. By Christmas Eve, I had it. It wasn't the holiday I was wishing for, but I still feel blessed by the reason for the season.

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“I come alive with the sights and sounds of nighttime.”
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“You want to leave with me, Samantha Lewis. Take me to your home, now,” he says, still staring into my eyes, and I feel as though I zoned out for a second, but then I realize what he said, and burst out laughing. “Are”
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