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Fred Gracely

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I've been a misfit all my life. I have enough dyslexia that left and right occasionally don't exist, and I have a long history with ADD, bullying (receiving end), and social anxiety. I grew up in Pennsylvania and now reside outside Boston, Massachusetts. After attending six different colleges and studying many subjects (English composition, art, electronics, computer science, psychology), I earned a B.S. in Psychology from Framingham State University and, later in life, an M.A. in Human Relations, Specializing in Holistic Counseling Psychology from Lesley University (psychology is one of my passions).

I don't write for any specific age, but I'm young at heart, so my books are pure escapism wrapped up in lots of bantering and humor. I'm delig
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Fred Gracely I was a the museum of science studying a human skeleton hanging on a rack with a sign before it reading "do not touch", so, of course, being in mischi…moreI was a the museum of science studying a human skeleton hanging on a rack with a sign before it reading "do not touch", so, of course, being in mischievous mood, I looked around to make sure I was not being watched and poked it. A minute later, as I floated upward, I watched the guards trying to wrench the bony fingers from around the neck of my dead body. (less)
Fred Gracely Overcoming panic attacks when I moved alone to Boston at age 22. I started having them shortly before I left, and I had made such a big deal out of th…moreOvercoming panic attacks when I moved alone to Boston at age 22. I started having them shortly before I left, and I had made such a big deal out of the big move, that I felt compelled to go through with it anyway. It was terrifying living in a big city (I grew up in cornfields, kind of) while dealing with this disorder. I had a lot of misadventures trying to be ok during that time (working as a cook and taking classes) and eventually found the help I needed to get my anxiety under control and be ok. I think it would be a great book splaying that whole sequence out. Lots of interesting psychology and personal adventures / adversity to include. (less)
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This review of Moon Spirit is so positive and captures so much of what I hoped the book would be. I was so excited to read it, but then I couldn't help feeling a little sad (and stupid about that). Despite getting reviews like this for Moon Spirit, I'm struggling to find readers. I know I shouldn't whine, but START WHINING: when someone like Neil Patrick Harris publishes a mediocre book, it gets m Read more of this blog post »
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Fred Gracely Fred Gracely said: " Fascinating premise and I love that Andrew Peterson created a world that has it's own lovely set of colloquialisms - red totatos and Thwaps and all. He's also created a very unique dialect for the dialog that is colorful and fun. The pace, as others ...more "

 
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"this book is beyond epic. I'm a sucker for YA Fantasy especially foster kids and epic adventures as I was a foster kid. Max meets Sarina on his way to his new foster home. she gives him something that unbeknownst to him will change his life forever. " Read more of this review »
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I enjoyed this book. The writing is quick, fun, and engaging. The dialogue is great. The plot is strong. But, I did keep feeling like there was a contrived aspect to the fact that a nation desperate for soldiers would let the lion's share of their mo ...more
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" Moon Spirit, my latest novel, has won several awards, and it's currently on TBR list of over 4k good reads members. So, I decided to make reading it e ...more "
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"Another knockout book by Fred Gracely. As a fan of Misfits Magic by the same author I was excited for this new book. It did not disappoint! I fell in love with the characters before chapter 1 was even over. The story instantly draws you in, and it ma" Read more of this review »
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