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J.T. Tierney

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in Denver, CO, The United States

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https://www.jttierney.com

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Contemporary, Historical Fiction, Fiction

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JT Tierney’s novels focus on resilient, sharp-witted women navigating the messy realities of starting over when life turns in unexpected directions.

The fourth novel, Perfect Plans, received the 2025 Reedsy Discovery Editor’s Choice Award.

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J.T. Tierney Don't "aspire."

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Apply the seat of your pants to the seat of the chair, and write.

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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

J.T. Tierney I had watched in horror and disgust as the civic discourse in this country declined in 2016—and then got still worse with the onset of the pandemic in…moreI had watched in horror and disgust as the civic discourse in this country declined in 2016—and then got still worse with the onset of the pandemic in 2020.
The difficulties faced by people working in public education and public health earned my empathy.(less)

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Average rating: 4.19 · 1,461 ratings · 126 reviews · 5 distinct works • Similar authors

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	Extreme Malice 4.12 avg rating — 49 ratings — 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
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