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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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The Road Beside
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Haunted by strange magic, a fiery teen girl escapes to a perfect new home she's destined to destroy.

It's coming-of-age, a bit of romance, an epic quest, found family, magic, mythical creatures, time travel, and a touch of A Christmas Carol, all blended together. BookLife gave it an Editor's Pick, 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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Fred Gracely Fred Gracely said: " I simply love the way that this book is written. So playful yet relatable. The story builds steadily and grabs you as you move further and further in, losing yourself in this new, wonderful world. "

 

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