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Jon McDonald

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As an author, Jon’s mission is to provide readers with stories that delight and entertain so they can enjoy a pleasurable respite from their busy day to day lives. Readers describe turning the last page of McDonald’s books not only feeling completely satisfied, but also wanting more.

His adventure stories are exciting - fast paced and captivating. They are filled with intriguing plots, imaginative locales and storylines that make you think about real issues in an engaging way. His adventure readers are selective - typically enjoying the works of other notable peers in the field including David Baldacci, John Grisham, Tom Clancy, and James Patterson.

His humorous tales delight and amuse - evoking the satire of David Sedaris, the laugh-out-lou
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Jon McDonald Creating a landscape of wonderful characters. They become like new friends or family and lead me through the discovery of the story. Although I might …moreCreating a landscape of wonderful characters. They become like new friends or family and lead me through the discovery of the story. Although I might have a general idea of what the story will be about it is only by getting to know the characters that the story fully develops. That is a wonderful experience and a never ending joy.(less)
Jon McDonald Get lots of personal experience. I could never have written what I have without having led a full life. Even though you may be writing fiction you are…moreGet lots of personal experience. I could never have written what I have without having led a full life. Even though you may be writing fiction you are reaching from deep within your world view. Let the writing come from your truth. That is what is real and will connect you with the reader.(less)
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The Seed

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Divas Never Flinch

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Gotta Dance with the One Wh...

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Bloodlines - The Quest

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Lights - Camera - Heist!: A...

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Divas in Cahoots

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Spritzer

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