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Carryn W. Kerr

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in Ingagane, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa

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Young Adult, Science Fiction, Romance

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Stephenie Meyer (The Host) / JRR Tolkien / Charlotte Bronte

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Carryn W. Kerr is a fiction writer and the creator of The Complete Fiction Writing Workbook, a practical guide designed to help writers turn ideas into complete, compelling stories.

She is passionate about storytelling and enjoys exploring the nuances of the English language while following her characters through immersive, imagined worlds.

Carryn grew up in a small village in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and now lives in Johannesburg.

When she’s not writing, you’ll find her in the gym, road running, or at the stables with Mr. Fantastic—her horse and occasional muse. She also enjoys spending time with her son.

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	The Renascent World 4.31 avg rating — 35 ratings — published 2020 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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The Life and Times of Jane Austen Jane Austen, born on December 16, 1775, in Steventon, Hampshire, emerged as one of the most celebrated authors of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. As the seventh of eight children in the Austen family, she grew up in a close-knit household that fostered her early love […]

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When He Dares (The Olympus Pride, #6)

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