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K.A. Barson

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Born
in Jackson, Michigan, The United States
May 11, 1970

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K.A. Barson graduated from Vermont College of Fine Arts with an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults. She and her husband live in Jackson, Michigan, surrounded by kids, grandkids, unruly dogs, and too many pairs of shoes.


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K.A. Barson Sorry, there's no sequel planned. However, Ann and Raynee do make a cameo appearance in my next book, CHARLOTTE CUTS IT OUT, due out in spring 2016. S…moreSorry, there's no sequel planned. However, Ann and Raynee do make a cameo appearance in my next book, CHARLOTTE CUTS IT OUT, due out in spring 2016. Some of those questions are answered in that scene. Until then, though, I believe that a book belongs as much to the reader as the author. Whatever happens after the pages run out is open to interpretation. What do you think happens next? (less)
K.A. Barson I think I'd have to say Eleanor and Park. I love that they're real and they aren't perfect. Each has issues and they still like each other in spite of…moreI think I'd have to say Eleanor and Park. I love that they're real and they aren't perfect. Each has issues and they still like each other in spite of them. (less)
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“I'm still not at my ideal weight. I didn't lose forty-five pounds before the wedding. Who knows if I ever will. I've lost twenty-seven and a half pounds, and that's better than nothing. Somehow, though, today I'm thinking more about what I've gained than what I've lost.”
K.A. Barson, 45 Pounds

“I change the channel to another movie. An old one, but new to me. And, ironically, a thin, gorgeous blonde—Meg Ryan, maybe—rides her bike on a country road. She smiles like she has no cares in the world. Like no one ever judges her. Like her life is perfect. Wind through her hair and sunshine on her face. The only thing missing are the rainbows and butterflies and cartoon birds singing on her shoulder.

Maybe I should grab my bike and try to catch up with Mom, Mike, and the kids. They can't be going very fast. I would love to feel like that, even if it's just for a second—free and peaceful and normal.
Suddenly, there's a truck. It can't be headed toward Meg Ryan. Could it? Yes. Oh my God. No! Meg Ryan just got hit by that truck.

Figures. See what happens when you exercise?”
K.A. Barson, 45 Pounds

“And while the shape of my family might not match other families - or even what I imagined it should be - some pretty amazing people make room for me, watch out for me, and love me. Sometimes, even when I don't know it. Make it so I fit. No matter what.”
K.A. Barson, 45 Pounds

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K.A. Barson Gabby wrote: "Thanks for the add, K!
I must say that I loooooove your book!
Hope it isn't the only one! :D

Cheers from Cancún, México."


Thank you, Gabby! I'm so glad you liked it!

I'm working on another book now. It's about a high school cosmetology student. It's not a sequel, but some of the characters from 45 POUNDS might show up as cameos. ;)


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Gabby Thanks for the add, K!
I must say that I loooooove your book!
Hope it isn't the only one! :D

Cheers from Cancún, México.


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