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Wendy Heard is the author of books for adults and teens, including You Can Trust Me and She's Too Pretty To Burn. Wendy lives in Los Angeles, her hometown, and she enjoys haunting local bookstores and spending time with her little rescue dogs. You can hear more from Wendy through her newsletter at www.wendyheard.com. ...more

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Wendy Heard Not so far! But I have one in my head all planned out if anyone decides to let me write it. :-)
Wendy Heard I'm so happy you liked SHE'S TOO PRETTY TO BURN! I love that book too. So far I have not been contracted to write a sequel, but rest assured, I am rea…moreI'm so happy you liked SHE'S TOO PRETTY TO BURN! I love that book too. So far I have not been contracted to write a sequel, but rest assured, I am ready with ideas if that ever happens! (less)
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Dead End Girls

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The Creepy Origin Story of HOW THE STORY ALWAYS ENDS

Dearest Reader,

Many years ago, when my daughter was three, we were playing catch on the grass in front of our apartment building. She chose this moment to ask me, “Mama, what happens when we die?”

All parents know this question is coming eventually, and I had thought I was ready, but she caught me off guard (kids are good at this), and I stood there stammering for a few seconds.

“Never mind,” she Read more of this blog post »
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“Why are you apologizing when you didn’t do anything wrong? That’s something we teach girls to do—always apologize, never be a burden. You have a right to take up space.”
Wendy Heard, She's Too Pretty to Burn

“This is what he does. He paints you into a picture. He turns you into a puppet.”
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“You wouldn’t have anything to be scared of if you didn’t commit felony fucking arson.”
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