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Rusty Blackwood

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in St. Thomas, On., Canada
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St. Catharines' novelist Gina Iafrate, and British author Simon Ward
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Multi awarded novelist, model, & UTube actress
“Known for her emotionally charged romantic dramas set against vivid backdrops of love, power, and consequence.”

"An eclectic author whose images in word truly do leave you breathless"...

Best-Selling celebrated Canadian author, Rusty Blackwood, has 14 self-published available titles to her name, and working on her 15th, Before the Grandeur: The Making of a Horsemaster, the prequel to her 5-star-multi-award-winng Autumn series.

Ms. Blackwood grew up on a rural farm in south-western Ontario, but now resides in the cultural city of St. Catharines, Ontario where she loves tending her gardens, and spending quality time with her family, and friends.
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Rusty Blackwood I usually step back from the project for awhile, maybe work on something else, or sometimes nothing at all. I always find by taking a long relaxing st…moreI usually step back from the project for awhile, maybe work on something else, or sometimes nothing at all. I always find by taking a long relaxing stroll by the water helps me to reflect on a number of things, and then when I return to the area that was causing me difficulty I find I have a new prospective toward it.(less)
Rusty Blackwood A mystery is just that, a mystery. I base a large amount of my work on my life, drawing from it, and moulding it into something a reader might enjoy, …moreA mystery is just that, a mystery. I base a large amount of my work on my life, drawing from it, and moulding it into something a reader might enjoy, however that might be, but as far as devulging a mystery, I would have to say that that is private, however, wondering where certain people disappear to, and why, would make an interesting story, yet I don't know if I would be inclined to write about that. Thanks for the question.(less)
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Return to Autumn Part 1

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The Perils of Autumn

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Willow's Walk

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Derwood Returns

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Before the Grandeur: The Making of a Horsemaster

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Choosing one’s path in life can often be an overwhelming assortment of unanswered quandaries. When it hands you nothing but poverty, strife, with little chance of survival, the quandary seems impossible to resolve. For the deprived young Englishman, Cyril Landon, born into this stricken world of poverty just prior to WW1, the road in every aspect appeared hopeless.

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Passions In Paris by Rusty Blackwood
"I felt the tension in every chapter. The choices the characters face made me pause and reflect on how far love can truly go."
Willow's Walk by Rusty Blackwood
"This is a deep and emotional romantic drama that tells the story of a woman who faces many struggles in her life but refuses to give up. The novel is set in the beautiful city of Ottawa, Canada, in the year 2003 where I am currently located. It explo" Read more of this review »
Return to Autumn by Rusty Blackwood
" I'm glad that you enjoyed it, John. Thank you for your candid review! Rusty Blackwood ...more "
Return to Autumn by Rusty Blackwood
"There is an introspective quality to this story that invites readers to slow down and reflect. It made the reading experience feel personal and immersive."
Return to Autumn by Rusty Blackwood
" And I do hope you continue to the very end of this series. Thank you! Rusty Blackwood "
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" A very intune look at the continuing story. Thank you, Chris! Rusty Blackwood "
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" Delightful take on this novel. Thank you, Barbara! Rusty Blackwood "
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“I believe writing is an endless imaginational journey filled with expressions, colours, textures and passions of the heart and soul.”
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“I am what I am, and I don't apologize for being honest.”
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“No-one knows your mind better than you do.”
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“The words that come out of your imagination are your own - just be sure they are.”
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“The words that come out of your imagination are your own - just be sure they are.”
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“No-one knows your mind better than you do.”
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“I am what I am, and I don't apologize for being honest.”
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“Love, is there even a true description other than knowing your heart will cease to beat without that certain someone in your life?

-Rusty Blackwood”
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“I believe writing is an endless imaginational journey filled with expressions, colours, textures and passions of the heart and soul.”
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