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Jacqueline Hodder

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Hi everyone - it's great to meet you!

I'm a writer, blogger, teacher and reader based in Melbourne, Australia and I'm so excited to be part of the Goodreads community with like-minded authors and readers.

A little about me:
I've always had a love of reading and writing and my long-term dream is to be an author.

I completed a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing (University of Canberra) after winning the Mary Grant Bruce Short Story Award for Children's Literature.

I've worked in many different industries but writing has always been my first love.

I adore writing characters that have hidden depths and motivations and I also love writing about place - especially the wonderful landscapes that I call home.

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Determined to be more active here and so I've been updating my reading list and now my blog!

I've had a wonderful time these past few months reading some old favourites and some new - you can check out my recommendations and favourites on my page.

I've also redesigned my website and newsletter @ www.jacquelinehodder.com
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Year of Yes: by Shonda Rhimes - Key Summary & Analysis

by Adam Green (Goodreads Author)

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The Reader

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