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Tracey S. Phillips

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Born
in Indianapolis, The United States
June 04

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Gillian Flynn, Ruth Ware, Lisa Unger and Robert Dugoni.

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January 2014

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Tracey S. Phillips' manuscript, Fractured Girl, won a Hugh Holton award in 2018. The unagented debut, BEST KEPT SECRETS was released in 2019, published by Crooked Lane Books. 

"The fact that we get to see a psychopathic mindset in a more intimate way, as well as identify with a protagonist who is authentic more than she is polished, adds an appealing humanity to this chilling thriller." -Five star Amazon review.

Tracey also writes romantic thriller under the pen-name, Karissa Knight. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband and two small dogs. 

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Tracey S. Phillips This is a great question. Since psychology intrigues me, I'm drawn to fictionalize events to learn more about emotions and psychological profiles. Mos…moreThis is a great question. Since psychology intrigues me, I'm drawn to fictionalize events to learn more about emotions and psychological profiles. Most of my research uncovers stranger stories than I've seen in my life. Though I sometimes wish my life was filled with mystery, I don't have any regrets. I believe in Karma, and mine is balanced. For now.(less)
Tracey S. Phillips I don't believe in Writers Block. The answer is there. Sometimes you just have to ask your characters, "What next?"…moreI don't believe in Writers Block. The answer is there. Sometimes you just have to ask your characters, "What next?"(less)
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A good ghost story combined with crime fiction is hard to find. The Cardinal met all my (high) expectations, giving me the creepy sense that ghosts are real! No spoilers. Find out for yourself if ghost really exist in this story. Goose-bumps are sure ...more
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Hall did a great job of keeping me in suspense till the end of this thriller. Because so many authors dream of co-writing a book with a big name author, this plot point worked on my desire for success! Like Hall's character Bailey Meadows, I began to ...more
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A delightful read! This book has all my favorite things! England, Roman Baths, murder, chess references, King Arthur history, and a knight in shining armor. Ok, well, he's a dead knight. Maddie's escapades continue to intrigue me. She is funny at tim ...more
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“The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for thirty years she served the family nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found.”
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Robert Bridges
“The idle life I lead

Is like a pleasant sleep,

Wherein I rest and heed

The dreams that by me sweep.”
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Brené Brown
“The dark does not destroy the light; it defines it. It's our fear of the dark that casts our joy into the shadows.”
Brene Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection

Brené Brown
“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”
Brene Brown

Brené Brown
“We cultivate love when we allow our most vulnerable and powerful selves to be deeply seen and known, and when we honor the spiritual connection that grows from that offering with trust, respect, kindness and affection.

Love is not something we give or get; it is something that we nurture and grow, a connection that can only be cultivated between two people when it exists within each one of them – we can only love others as much as we love ourselves.

Shame, blame, disrespect, betrayal, and the withholding of affection damage the roots from which love grows. Love can only survive these injuries if they are acknowledged, healed and rare.”
Brené Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection

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