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Colleen Oakley is the USA Today bestselling author of The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise, The Invisible Husband of Frick Island, You Were There Too and other unconventional love stories. Her books have been translated into more than 20 languages around the world, lauded by numerous magazines including People, Us Weekly, Library Journal, and Real Simple, and won multiple awards including Georgia Author of the Year. Her sixth novel Jane and Dan at the End of the World will be published by Berkley in March 2025 and has been named a most anticipated book by People, Brit & Co, BookBub, Zibby Media, NerdDaily, SheKnows, The AJC and more!

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Colleen Oakley Hi Anna! I don't currently have plans to write anymore on them, but I never say never. Who knows? In a few years, I may be curious what they're up to …moreHi Anna! I don't currently have plans to write anymore on them, but I never say never. Who knows? In a few years, I may be curious what they're up to and start writing about them again. Thank you for your question!(less)
Colleen Oakley Hi Justin,
First, thank you so much for such a wonderful compliment. I did actually cry a lot when I was writing it, which for me, is how I know that I…more
Hi Justin,
First, thank you so much for such a wonderful compliment. I did actually cry a lot when I was writing it, which for me, is how I know that I'm hitting the emotions I'm intending to portray—when I really feel them too. Thank you for reading!(less)
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My new book is out TODAY!

It's pub day for JANE AND DAN AT THE END OF THE WORLD—my funny take on midlife, marriage, parenting and ... eco-terrorism. If you want a wild ride, and need an escape from the world, I hope you'll pick it up!

The first week of sales is so important to the success of a book. Please help spread the word to all your bookish friends!

Thank you for your support these many years!

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“I suppose all couples feel this way at some point—that their bond is the most special, the strongest, the Greatest Love of All. Not all the time, just in those few and far between moments where you look at the person you’re with and think: Yes. It’s you.”
Colleen Oakley, Before I Go

“Science can’t explain why two specific people are magnetically drawn to each other instead of repelled. Only love can.”
Colleen Oakley, Before I Go

“Every human being—every single one of us—wakes up each morning hoping, believing, that today is not our day. Not our time. That the storm is not yet here. That our island will not be wiped out. That we will see the sunrise the next morning. That life is worth living. Otherwise, we wouldn’t bother getting out of bed.”
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“I suppose all couples feel this way at some point—that their bond is the most special, the strongest, the Greatest Love of All. Not all the time, just in those few and far between moments where you look at the person you’re with and think: Yes. It’s you.”
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“Science can’t explain why two specific people are magnetically drawn to each other instead of repelled. Only love can.”
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“why do people always say they could get hit by a bus? Like life is just one big game of Frogger and people are getting struck left and right by dangerous city transport.”
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message 3: by ♥Booklish Reviews♥ (last edited Jul 16, 2015 08:01PM)

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Colleen Oakley You are cracking me up! I love this! And I love that you are still thinking about the book. I heart you.

♥Shredded Book Reviews♥ wrote: "Okay, so just hear me out! I was thinking about this the other day:
What if Before I Go had a spin-off. Hum? The angst of it all would leave me reeling! Jack getting with her best friend and them ..."



♥Booklish Reviews♥ Okay, so just hear me out! I was thinking about this the other day:
What if Before I Go had a spin-off. Hum? The angst of it all would leave me reeling! Jack getting with her best friend and them having a child. Maybe naming that child Daisy?

And then maybe he's content with his life. But oh wait, Daisy had an identical twin sister. *GRABS CHEST* And just when you think he's happy in his new marriage, moving on ect., this twin pops up outta nowhere!

So then Jack has an affair with Daisy's twin, and then his new wife (daisy's former BF) finds out and all hell breaks loose!

It could happen!



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