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John Rutherford

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It has always been a passion of mine to write. This is the right time in my life to sit down and pick up the pen. After years of traveling like a gypsy around this beautiful planet, we all have the privilege to experience each day, I started to write and publish children’s stories, mythical stories, stories that are inspired by poems, Chicken Soup stories, and stories from my adventurous past. It’s time in my life to be creative, and to use my imagination. I hope you find some pleasure in my scribblings, and dear readers, thank you for your time. Kindly provide your feedback. With the first step taken, like a lot of my life, I don’t have any idea where the journey will take me.

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	Canker bloom: Cupid's Chronicles 4.54 avg rating — 7 ratings	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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	Madooree: The world of Klim and Marec it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	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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	Black Dragon: It preys on children with a fear of the dark it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	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
	Fable from Persia: Good thoughts, Good words, Good deeds – Charity it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	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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Madooree (7 books)
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The Collector: Cupid's Chronicles

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Ursula: Cupid's Chronicles

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Thiefrow: Chronicles of a Working Life

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First long overseas trip London to Frankfurt to Karachi to Bangkok to Singapore and then Sydney. Like a babe out of nappies. Standby travel NOT for the faint hearted.
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A sliding door moment. The main character entered a liminal space in his life. This is a strange and weird story, because it actually happened.
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