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Gail Kittleson

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in Hampton, Iowa, The United States

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Historical Fiction, Memoir, Mystery

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The World War II fiction bug bit Gail after she penned a memoir. Since then, she's written historical fiction. You can count on her make-do Greatest Generation characters to exhibit tenacity and spunk (or 'pluck' if they're British) in the face of grave danger and distress.

These down-to-earth heroines and heroes receive no pat answers or easy ways out. But just as in real life, doubts and challenges strengthen them and test honest faith.

Gail taught college expository writing, but now cheers on her own characters and encourages other writers. She also facilitates writing workshops. She and her husband enjoy the beauty off Arizona's Rim Country.
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Average rating: 4.5 · 265 ratings · 105 reviews · 29 distinct works

	With Each New Dawn (Women of the Heartland, #2) 4.25 avg rating — 81 ratings — published 2017 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	In Times Like These (Women of the Heartland, #1) 4.16 avg rating — 31 ratings — published 2016 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Until Then (Women of the Heartland Book 5) 4.77 avg rating — 22 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Purpose True (Women of the Heartland, #3) 4.63 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2017 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Catching Up with Daylight: A Journey to Wholeness 4.92 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Land That I Love 4.31 avg rating — 13 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Kiss Me Once Again 4.73 avg rating — 11 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	In This Together 4.64 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Mystery on Church Street 4.70 avg rating — 10 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	All for the Cause 4.88 avg rating — 8 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Sunshine Alley, published!

There’s a lot to launching a book. This is an understatement! This time, I may have come CLOSE to getting it right. Maybe. One obstacle is that so many acts must fall into place at once (like getting the turkey, … Continue reading →

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Women of the Heartland (3 books)
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Moving On: Creating Your House of Belonging with Simple Abundance

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Gail Kittleson made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — replace back cover with front cover for my book topic " The current cover image my book "The Winds of Change" on Goodreads is showing the back cover of the book instead of the front. Could you please update ...more "
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Gail Kittleson liked Susan Haught's review of Sunshine Alley: "The opening sentence grabbed me and didn't let go..."Never watched someone die before." Holy smokes, if that doesn't arouse curiosity, nothing will! Ms. Kittleson always brings a fresh view to her historical fiction, and this one doesn't disappoint. T" Read more of this review »
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“Our stories are our best gifts--treasure and share them!”
― Gail Kittleson

tags: memoir, stories, writing-life

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“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing.”
― Abraham Lincoln

tags: inspirational, perseverance, success

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“The will is always near, dear, though the feet vary.”
― Emily Dickinson

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“If you fall, I'll be there.”
― Actual floor

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“If Plan A didn't work, the alphabet has 25 more letters.”
― Anonymous

tags: inspirational

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“No one ever died from sleeping in an unmade bed.”
― Erma Bombeck

tags: humor, truth

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Writing Conferences: This group is a guide to writing conferences, writing workshops, and writing retreats. Great place to hang out and get informatio ...more

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