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Lorne Oliver

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I’ve tried writing my bio many times and finally came to the realization that it is best to do it as I write. No formal, “Lorne Oliver was born as the wind flies amongst the Canadian woods,” I’m picturing you reading that in an English accent.

My favorite four things in life are my two kids who are discovering how talented they are, my wonderful wife who I discover is smarter than she gives herself credit for, and the world of writing. The order changes depending on the day.

In 2007 I got a diploma in culinary management and moved my family to Prince Edward Island, Canada where I worked in many restaurants to learn the trade of a chef. What I really learned is that the jobs I preferred were the ones where I could lean against the wall and wri ...more

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Average rating: 4.31 · 209 ratings · 86 reviews · 13 distinct works

	Red Island 4.13 avg rating — 54 ratings — published 2012 — 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 Cistern 4.48 avg rating — 21 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
	Red Serge 4.55 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2013 — 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
	Not What it Seems (Faryn Steel Thriller Book 1) 4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — 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 Menu 4.33 avg rating — 3 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
	The Alcrest Gastropub Cookbook: The Alcrest Mysteries 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
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Chapter 8 from Wind Chimes

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Chrys here. I stole another chapter from Mr. O and made the mistake of reading it. This is...its just...I can't bring it to words without swearing and I promised I wouldn't fucking do that. Oops. Lets just say my brother, Spence, is a sloot. That's the nicest I can do. I probably shouldn't even post this one. But I promised. Here it is. Ugh I have the shivers.

Love ya - Chrys

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A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, #2)

by George R.R. Martin

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