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Kathleen Long

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Kathleen Long is the author of sixteen novels in the genres of women’s fiction, contemporary romance, and romantic suspense.

Kathleen has won a RIO Award and is a two-time winner of the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence. Her additional honors include nominations for National Readers’ Choice, RITA, HOLT Medallion, Booksellers’ Best, and Book Buyers Best awards, as well as appearances on the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists.

A native of Wilmington, Delaware, she now divides her time between suburban Philadelphia and the New Jersey shore.

When Kathleen is not plotting her next book or teaching creative writing, she spends her time bribing her tween to pick up her clothes, begging the dog to heel, and experimenting with photogr ...more

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Kathleen Long My advice for aspiring writers is simple: Never give up. I watched an interview with Mike Meyers shortly before I sold my first book, at a time when I…moreMy advice for aspiring writers is simple: Never give up. I watched an interview with Mike Meyers shortly before I sold my first book, at a time when I was ready to quit. The interviewer asked him what his secret to success was, and he simply replied, "I never quit." Wow. His words resonated with me, and I doubled up on my efforts to query agents and publishers. What happened? Shortly after I decided to dig in my heels, I sold three books in two genres and signed with my first choice agent. Dreams really do come true...as long as you don't give up.(less)

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Congratulations on your book Broken Pieces. I'm sure to recommend it as one of the best books I have read this year.. Thank you for providing me a ARC though NetGalley. How hard was this for you to write remembering your friend?

Kathleen Long Hi, Beth! Thank you so much for your kind words and for your question. Broken Pieces was an emotionally draining book to write, but one that was extre…moreHi, Beth! Thank you so much for your kind words and for your question. Broken Pieces was an emotionally draining book to write, but one that was extremely important to me. I wanted to honor my friend and the battle she fought, and I wanted to do so realistically but respectfully. I'd planned a different subplot, but when life took a turn, I realized I had the chance to use this book as a platform to share awareness. Thank you for requesting an ARC through NetGalley, and thank you for your thoughtful, lovely review!(less)

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Average rating: 3.74 · 10,269 ratings · 893 reviews · 42 distinct works • Similar authors

	Chasing Rainbows 3.60 avg rating — 4,561 ratings — published 2011 — 22 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
	Changing Lanes 3.75 avg rating — 2,024 ratings — published 2013 — 15 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
	Broken Pieces 4.16 avg rating — 1,525 ratings — published 2016 — 8 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
	Get Bunny Love 3.42 avg rating — 689 ratings — published 2005 — 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
	Counting Stars 4.25 avg rating — 533 ratings — published 2015 — 10 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
	Cherry on Top 3.51 avg rating — 388 ratings — published 2005 — 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
	When A Stranger Calls 3.89 avg rating — 124 ratings — published 2006 — 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
	Gone (Body Hunters #1) 3.78 avg rating — 54 ratings — published 2008 — 14 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
	High Society Sabotage 3.67 avg rating — 54 ratings — published 2007 — 10 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
	Reluctant Witness 3.71 avg rating — 51 ratings — published 2006 — 7 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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During a recent book club visit, we got to talking about choices, and dreams, and waiting. Why is it that we so often put off our dreams? Our goals? Our bucket list items? Yes, sometimes the wait is inevitable. The timing is off. The money is short. The goal seems wildly out of reach. But when is the timing ever perfect? The money not needed elsewhere? The goal easy? Isn’t it the very nature of a Read more of this blog post »

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“If you don’t know where you’re going, you may miss it when you get there”
― Kathleen Long, Chasing Rainbows

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“In life, you either choose to sing a rainbow, or you don't. Keep singing.”
― Kathleen Long, Chasing Rainbows

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“Even free spirits had to the face the music sometime.”
― Kathleen Long, Get Bunny Love

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