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J.M. Rutherford

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Young Adult, Science Fiction

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J.M. Rutherford creates things: Art, stories, messes, and whatever else she feels like. She has a Master's degree in painting, so she is currently attempting a double life as an artist and author. This is her first finished novel. Others float around half-completed or as vague impressions in her head.
She resides in Illinois where she can sometimes be found sipping tea with her daughter, attending art shows, working her day job, or complaining about taxes.
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J.M. Rutherford When possible, I sit down and force a few words out anyway, even when I know they won't be worth keeping. Other times, I have to walk away for a while…moreWhen possible, I sit down and force a few words out anyway, even when I know they won't be worth keeping. Other times, I have to walk away for a while, maybe a long while, and focus on other things like painting, self-loathing, obsessive cleaning, yoga, and so on.(less)

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J.M. Rutherford I'm finishing up the sequel to Fearfully UnMade. I also have two other unrelated novels in progress. One leans toward fantasy, the other is a dystopia…moreI'm finishing up the sequel to Fearfully UnMade. I also have two other unrelated novels in progress. One leans toward fantasy, the other is a dystopian/sci-fi. I have one or two more in the recesses of my mind.(less)

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