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Palo Alto, The United States

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Sydney Avey writes about ordinary people who muster faith and courage to step over uncertainty and continue the journey. Her novels invite compassion for the stumbles of the past and offer hope for the future, if only a glimmer.

Sydney Avey is the author of The Sheep Walker’s Daughter and The Lyre and the Lambs. In her latest novel, The Trials of Nellie Belle, she tells the story of the great grandmother she never knew. Reputed to be the first female court reporter in the Pacific Northwest, Nellie traveled to small towns and large cities to record court proceedings. She left a legacy of short stories about life in the West during the progressive era, where justice was swift and common sense overruled.

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Sydney Avey Mitford series author Jan Karon's Father Tim and Cynthia Kavanagh rate as a favorite duo of mine. They share a zest for life and sense of humor. indep…moreMitford series author Jan Karon's Father Tim and Cynthia Kavanagh rate as a favorite duo of mine. They share a zest for life and sense of humor. independent yet supportive, they love and challenge each other. Rather than preaching their faith, they live it. Karon has given us a picture of a beautiful marital relationship that grows stronger through turmoil and triumph. (less)

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Sydney Avey Goodreads gets the ball rolling with a set of questions for authors to tackle. For me, writer's block is a prompt to go do something else, to engage i…moreGoodreads gets the ball rolling with a set of questions for authors to tackle. For me, writer's block is a prompt to go do something else, to engage in an activity to relax my mind and refire my imagination (or no activity at all). A yoga class, a hike in Yosemite, a walk on the beach, a movie or a play, any experience that helps me rest and refocus. My nemesis is marketing block! that requires a technology fast or foreign travel! In both cases, prayer is an excellent reset button. (less)

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Average rating: 4.18 · 150 ratings · 87 reviews · 5 distinct works

	The Sheep Walker's Daughter 4.15 avg rating — 86 ratings — published 2013 — 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
	The Lyre and the Lambs 4.26 avg rating — 42 ratings — published 2014 — 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
	The Trials of Nellie Belle 4.05 avg rating — 20 ratings — 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
	The Wisdom of the Sheep Walker it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2013 — 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
	Second Saturday by Blanche Abrams, Marilyn Martin, Cheryl Brown 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2010	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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Making changes requires adjustments. Ten years ago, I radically altered my life to write a novel. By abandoning the domestic arts (gardening, cooking, sewing), curtailing volunteer activities, and reducing social life, I was able to create space in my head and time in my day for this demanding work. Aft

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