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Darnella Thomas

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Chicago, The United States

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Crime, Fiction, Biography

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Agatha Christie, Guy de Maupassant

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June 2020

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Hello, and welcome to my world of mystery and intrigue. My name is Darnella and I was raised in Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York. During my high school years, I developed a keen interest in writing poetry and short stories.

As my journey progressed, I discovered the glamorous world of modeling. I signed with one of the top modeling agencies, Ford Models, and embarked on a career that included commercials, billboards, fashion shows, and more. The highlight of my modeling career was the opportunity to appear in the Revlon Charlie ads, which were featured in prestigious fashion magazines.

During my time studying French and traveling abroad, I rekindled my passion for writing short stories. The French murder mysteries captivated my imagination ...more

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“Nobody reads a mystery to get to the middle. They read it to get to the end. If it's a letdown, they won't buy anymore. The first page sells that book. The last page sells your next book.”
― Mickey Spillane, The Best Mysteries of All Time - I the Jury

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