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Jerome Peterson

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I fell for books during my grade school years. My mother was a big influence encouraging me to read adventure, history, science fiction, and poetry. In high school I turned to music and listened to songwriters like Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Don McLean, and Leonard Cohen. I wanted to write songs and play guitar. I reached the point of recording ten originals in a professional studio, but that dream fizzled out. Poetry and avid reading kept me going and in 2000 I penned my first novel. What followed was more poems, short stories, articles, and novels. I've traveled and lived in many states. When I was much younger I hitchhiked often and road the rails experiencing the life of a drifter. I lived in a haunted house that changed my i ...more

The Haunting of Andrew Sharpai

The Haunting of Andrew Sharpai now has an e-book edition. Available at Barnes & Noble as well as Amazon, Apple istore, Google Books, and Kobo.
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Average rating: 4.06 · 48 ratings · 35 reviews · 4 distinct works
The Haunting of Andrew Sharpai

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Chrissy Thank you very much! I got your beautiful books and am very excited to start reading! :)


Jerome Peterson Kris wrote: "Thanks so much for the friend request, Jerome!"

You are welcome, Kris. I love books and I love to write them even more! Peace to you, Jerome.


Jerome Peterson Pikachu wrote: "Hi, Jerome! Thanks for adding me as a friend!"

You are welcome. I love books and I love to write them even more! Peace to you.


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Kris Thanks so much for the friend request, Jerome!


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Nenia Campbell Hi, Jerome! Thanks for adding me as a friend!


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