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A.L. Norton resides in a small town in Indiana. She is married, with three children, a son-in-law, and a daughter-in-law. She is chronically ill and suffers from chronic pain due to severe childhood abuse. She is an advocate for RAINN, Janie’s Fund, and Ark Of Hope. Proceeds from her books go to these charities. She does most of her writing from the bed and is an avid reader. A.L. Norton is an award-winning, international, bestselling author. She does not allow her illnesses to define her. She never takes anything for granted and appreciates everything...including her readers.

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