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Nina Purtee

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Nina Purtee is a worldwide traveler, philosopher, and award-winning, adventure/romance, women’s fiction novelist.

Nina draws from her travels to embrace multicultural characters seemingly from different worlds, and allow them to compromise, co-exist, accept each other’s traditions, and even find love.

Throughout her historical Annie’s Journey Series, Nina “shares her gift and craft of writing for young women with a strong element of inspiration or timeless message.”

“Purtee’s sheer brilliance of her pen adroitly explores themes of love, loss, resilience, and courage.”

A “natural storyteller,” Nina loves to dig into the heart of her stories with touching insights added along the way.

Her love of the sea and sailing brought Nina to the coast
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Nina Purtee The inspiration for the Annie's Journey series came from my own love of travel and how stepping into unfamiliar cultures changes the way we see oursel…moreThe inspiration for the Annie's Journey series came from my own love of travel and how stepping into unfamiliar cultures changes the way we see ourselves. Each book explores a different place and the emotional transformations that happen when a character leaves the familiar behind. Annie's story began with a simple question: what happens when a woman sets out to discover who she truly is.(less)
Nina Purtee When I am totally into the subject that I am writing about, my fingers take on a life of their own while typing. If I start to head down the wrong pat…moreWhen I am totally into the subject that I am writing about, my fingers take on a life of their own while typing. If I start to head down the wrong path, my fingers (and brain) dry up on me. When that happens, I have to backtrack and go back to where it was working and begin fresh!(less)
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Small Town Symbolism in Shadows

There’s an old saying that has been rattling around in my head lately: The brighter the light, the darker the shadow. It seems especially fitting as I write Shadows of Blue Ridge, because I’m discovering that light and shadow are becoming almost like characters themselves.

Laura Glover comes to Blue Ridge hoping to step away from what’s happening in Philadelphia. She wants some breathing room,

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“What is the most surprising thing you discovered while writing this book?

For years I thought this story was for my friend, Anne, who lost the rest of her life story. It wasn’t until probably the fifth or sixth rewrite, absorbing all the life lessons and wisdom Annie encounters in so many ways, that I was the one feeling healed.”
― Nina Purtee, Beyond the Sea: Annie's Journey into the Extraordinary

“What is the most surprising thing you discovered while writing this book?

For years I thought this story was for my friend, Anne, who lost the rest of her life story. It wasn’t until probably the fifth or sixth rewrite, absorbing all the life lessons and wisdom Annie encounters in so many ways, that I was the one feeling healed.”
― Nina Purtee, Beyond the Sea: Annie's Journey into the Extraordinary

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