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J. Scott Sharp

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Mystery & Thrillers, Horror, Literature & Fiction

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I have been a writer all of my life, but finally decided to lose my mind and do something about it at 46 years old. I am currently hard at work on a contemporary suspense/mystery novel entitled "Marble Summer Riot"

I have a degree in psychology. It qualifies me for nothing, but pretending that I know why you are acting the way you are. ...more

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Average rating: 4.0 · 79 ratings · 21 reviews · 9 distinct works

	The List of Five: A YA Psychic Suspense Novella : (The List of Five Series Book 1) 3.92 avg rating — 26 ratings — published 2013 — 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
	Not Even There 4.38 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 2011 — 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
	The List of Five: A Beginning 3.83 avg rating — 18 ratings — published 2014 — 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
	The List of Five: Delusions A YA Psychic Suspense Novella: (Book 2 of The List of Five Series) 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2014 — 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
	Three Blackbirds 3.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2011	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
	Cold-blooded 3.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2011	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
	Tales From The Treadmill: Anastasia's Story by Kindell Lewis, J. Scott Sharp (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Arran McNichol (Editor) 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2014	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
	The Li5t of Five Saga Boxed Set liked it 3.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2015 — 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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Why Did I Write The List Of Five?

People may ask, "Why? Why Jason? Why? Why did you write that book?" and I hope that they do it with a sense of wonderment in their voice and not a sound in their voice that sounds like thinly veiled contempt.

I just thought I would talk to you a little about that. Everything I write has a little piece of me in it. I believe it is that way for all writers. If we can't feel something a Read more of this blog post »

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Baby Teeth

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Extinction Machine (Joe Ledger, #5)

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The Cabin at the End of the World

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A huge help for new and established dungeon masters alike I loved the way this book was laid out, taking the process of building a fantastical world, and making it something anyone could follow. This would be a great book to read for anyone GOing for ...more
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Such a great book! This is a great book! Very well thought out and executed so well, I burned through it quick. I totally recommend it for anyone looking for a thriller that will not let go of you!
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Absolutely great book This book does a fantastic job at putting to words,what has intangible to most Voice. There are great actionable steps to reaching it, and tons of great examples
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message 8: by Kris

Nov 25, 2013 06:47PM

Thanks for friending this mystery & paranormal author. Always great to connect with other writers.

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Nov 21, 2013 08:23AM

Hi J.,
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Sep 25, 2012 06:13AM

Thanks for friending me, J.!

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message 4: by J.

May 23, 2012 12:34PM

C.J. wrote: "You need to write more stories so I can read them. (:"

I am currently working on an edit and rewrite for a story that is pure contemporary horror. I am also working on a new story that is contemporary horror. And a serial killer novel...one of your favs, CJ! :)

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