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E.N. Hardy

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in Westland, The United States

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http://www.iamebwrites.com/

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Poetry, Urban Fiction, Romance

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V.C. Andrews

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E. N. Hardy was born and raised in Inkster, Michigan. Writing became a passion for her at a very young age, as an outlet, and as a means to deal with trying circumstances. She loves to write poetry, erotica, and in her own words "emotional fiction." The only thing that matters to her is the way you "feel" after reading her work. She enjoys a career in healthcare education, and does lots of reading in her spare time. Her all time favorite author is V. C. Andrews, with Frank McCourt being a very close second. In 2012 she began working on her debut novel I Used To Cry: The Essence of Essence. She currently resides in the Metro Detroit area with her husband and four children. Her favorite phrase is:
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I Used To Cry: The Essence Of Essence

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“All I Want To Do Is Make You Feel.”
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