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Laurie Hanan

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Laurie grew up in the picturesque islands of the South Pacific. Her father pioneered air travel to many of the tiny islands, and Laurie often accompanied him on his flights. She moved to Seattle to study photography and dance at the University of Washington. While there, she discovered an interest in Jewish Studies, Hebrew, and Middle Eastern dance. She moved to Israel to pursue these subjects, earning her keep by working in the cotton fields of the Jezreel Valley. Laurie moved to London, then lived in several European countries, before returning to Israel. It was on this second trip to Israel that she met the love of her life. They eloped and were married in Cyprus. Laurie and her husband spent time exploring the Far East, before settling ...more

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Almost Paradise

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message 15: by Rusty

Rusty Nugent Greetings,

Hopefully, we will become great buddies. I am an 42 year old southern gentleman author. I am working on my third novel. It's an paranormal, horror, adventure, magical, romantic, urban, dark fantasy book series, named Moonwarriors: In An Blackened Dawn. Take a look at my second novel Moonwarriors: Guardians of the Night. Come by and we'll chat, leave a comment.

Until Next Time . . .


message 14: by Rusty

Rusty Nugent Hello There,

I am glad to meet you. How are you doing as of lately?
I have been writing on my third book, Moonwarriors: In An Blackened Dawn. You should check out my new website, then leave your thoughts and ideas on it.

Keep On Reading . . .

http://authorrustynugent.wix.com/moon...


message 13: by Dale

Dale Thele Laurie, thank you for the friend connect.
Wishing you all the very best in 2014!


message 12: by C.J.

C.J. Heck C.J. Heck
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Hello Laurie,

It's such a pleasure having you for a friend here at Goodreads. I look forward to reading your work.

Thank you so much and best wishes to you.

My warmest regards,
CJ

Anatomy of a Poet by C.J. Heck
Anatomy of a Poet (poetry)
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message 11: by Sandra

Sandra Thanks for friending me! :)


message 10: by Laurie

Laurie Hanan Great to meet you too, Natasha!


message 9: by NS

NS NS Hi Laurie,

Thank you for the friend request. It is lovely to meet you. :)

Kind regards,

Natasha Slight


Laurie Hanan Hi Maureen, I have added your books to my to-read list and I became a fan. I hope you will do the same for me.
Aloha!


Maureen Mullis Hello Laurie! Thank you for adding this fellow author into your circle of friends here on Goodreads. I hope you'll add my novels including the cozy mysteries (What Would Nancy Do?, Lethal Prescription), In the Company of Women, The Christmas to Remember and Finding Normal to your to-read list. I look forward to reading your book reviews and recommendations. Happy reading!


Laurie Hanan Same here. Nice to meet you in both places.


Douglas Wickard Laurie, thanks for your friendship on Goodreads! Nice seeing you on Twitter too!
Douglas


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Laurie Hanan Good to meet you, too!


message 2: by Beth

Beth Hi Laurie,
Thanks for sending a Goodreads friend request to this fellow mystery writer!


message 1: by Ilyn

Ilyn Ross Hello Laurie,

How are you? Thank you for accepting my friend-request. I wish you a Healthy, Happy, & Prosperous 2009.

Please visit these groups when you have a chance: Happy & Brainy Group, To the Glory of Man, and Reason Reigns. Have a marvelous 2009. Warmest regards.


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