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Margaret Lashley

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Why do I love underdogs? Well, it takes one to know one.

Like the main characters in my novels, I haven’t lead a life of wealth or luxury. In fact, as it stands now, I’m set to inherit a half-eaten jar of Cheez Whiz…if my siblings don’t beat me to it.

During my illustrious career, I’ve been a roller-skating waitress, an actuarial assistant, an advertising copywriter, a real estate agent, a house flipper, an organic farmer, and a traveling vagabond/truth seeker. But no matter where I’ve gone or what I’ve done, I’ve always felt like a weirdo.

I’ve learned a heck of a lot in my life. But getting to know myself has been my greatest journey. Today, I know I’m smart. I’m direct. I’m jaded. I’m hopeful. I’m funny. I’m fierce. I’m a pushover. And I ha ...more

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	Glad One: Crazy is a Relative Term (Val Fremden Mysteries, #1) 4.13 avg rating — 4,759 ratings — published 2017 — 6 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
	Moth Busters (Freaky Florida Mystery Adventures #1) 3.88 avg rating — 2,095 ratings — 7 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
	Two Crazy: Bust a Move (Val Fremden Mysteries, #2) 4.27 avg rating — 1,505 ratings — 6 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
	Three Dumb: Wheelin' & Dealin' (Val Fremden Mysteries, #3) 4.37 avg rating — 1,399 ratings — 4 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
	What Four: Family Fruitcake Frenzy (Val Fremden Mysteries, #4) 4.42 avg rating — 1,172 ratings — 6 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
	Five Oh: Fifty is the New F-Word (Val Fremden Mysteries, #5) 4.43 avg rating — 1,069 ratings — 7 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
	Almost a Serial Killer (A Doreen Diller Mystery, #1) 4.19 avg rating — 973 ratings — 4 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
	Cloud Nine: When Pigs Fly (Val Fremden Mysteries, #9) 4.53 avg rating — 882 ratings — 5 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
	Dr. Prepper (Freaky Florida Mystery Adventures #2) 4.23 avg rating — 930 ratings — 7 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
	Six Tricks: Doggone Disaster (Val Fremden Mysteries, #6) 4.41 avg rating — 870 ratings — 4 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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“Florida’s longtime moniker, “The Sunshine State” is soon to be replaced with “The W-T-F State.”
― Margaret Lashley, Moth Busters

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“I’m talking about our imperfections. Our quirks. They’re what make us real. They make us who we are. They’re like...the best part of us, Val. Without them, we’d be like...I dunno. Like generic zombies. Everybody the same.”
― Margaret Lashley, Glad One: Crazy is a Relative Term

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“Florida: Never Wear Pants Again!” “Florida: Stupors. They’re not Just for Breakfast Anymore!” “Florida: Sure, You Can Pay for that with a Live Alligator!” And my personal favorite, “Florida: Really, God? Really?”
― Margaret Lashley, Moth Busters

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