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Jolene Matthysen

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in Johannesburg, South Africa

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Contemporary, Fiction, Romance

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Jolene Matthysen is a South African author who writes heartfelt, emotionally rich stories about love, loss, and second chances. Her debut novel, Becoming Lucy, follows a poignant journey through grief, healing, and rediscovery—set against the romantic backdrop of Paris.

When she’s not crafting soul-stirring fiction, Jolene works as a psychic reader and energy healer, infusing her writing with intuitive insight and spiritual depth. A lover of tarot, past life mysteries, and midnight cups of tea, she believes in the magic of storytelling to connect hearts across time and space.

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	Becoming Lucy (Between Now and Always) 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
	Becoming Lucy (Between Now and Always Book 1) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 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
	Maya's Second Chance: A Between Now and Always Novel it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 3 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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Maya's Second Chance: A Between Now and Always Novel

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Jolene Matthysen said: " Well, of course I intend to read my own book...again and again. I truly enjoyed writing Maya's story. I loved developing her and Chris's characters and exploring their journey together. There's a little of me in Maya, although her story is entirely f ...more "

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Her Shadow

by Celine Nather

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Sunshine Kisses

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The version I never knew I needed The way that Shavonne has written this story is so raw and relatable that it almost makes you feel like you are part of the story... In a way only a survivor can. Highly recommend.
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Well, of course I intend to read my own book...again and again. I truly enjoyed writing Maya's story. I loved developing her and Chris's characters and exploring their journey together. There's a little of me in Maya, although her story is entirely f ...more
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“I write to remember. I write to forgive. I write so the girl I used to be knows she made it.”
― Jolene Matthysen, Becoming Lucy

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“I write to remember. I write to forgive. I write so the girl I used to be knows she made it.”
― Jolene Matthysen, Becoming Lucy

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Jun 16, 2025 11:55AM

Officially joined Goodreads! Slightly terrified. Mostly excited. Come be my book friend! 💕📚
Becoming Lucy is out in the world and ready to find its people.

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