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Jenn Johnson-Hamer

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https://www.doveandblackbird.com

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Poetry, Children's, Memoir

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V.E. Schwab, Sabaa Tahir, M.L. Rio, Madeleine L'Engle, Dorothy Parker, ...more

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No matter the art form, Jenn Johnson-Hamer can almost always be found creating. A diverse artist, she enjoys working in writing, music, visual and digital art, and theatre. She lives with her partner, their daughter, and their snuggly cat, and currently splits her time between northeastern Pennsylvania and the Catskill Mountains. You can find her @doveandblackbird on most social media, and her free Voices newsletter at jjhdoveandblackbird.substack.com.

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	The Perfect Blend: A Coffee Shop-Inspired Sweet Romance Anthology by Nicole Frail (Editor), Amanda Yanul (Goodreads Author), Katelynn Dilday 4.83 avg rating — 18 ratings — 2 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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