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H.W. Royal

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H. W. Royal is from Oklahoma and is finishing up a degree in Professional Writing at the University of Oklahoma. Becoming a YA author has been her dream since she was a little girl, but she also enjoys reading, time with friends, and a good board game.

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Average rating: 4.71 · 21 ratings · 8 reviews · 1 distinct work • Similar authors

Barefoot in Blood
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Kalei Cypert (Editor)

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