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I am loving life. I was married at age 19 and am still married to the same wonderful guy. We have 3 birth children and 3 adopted children, with a 26 year age span.
I've taught elementary school, Jr. Hi English, and the Special Ed Resource room in a H.S. Then, grad School and my Doctorate in Psychology. Worked at two Comp. Centers, and directed the Counseling Centers at Taylor University, Upland, IN and Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN.
I had several articles published before going to grad school - then wrote papers and a dissertation. Now, I'm having a great time writing novels.
Life is meant lived. Every single minute single of it!
Dr. Rapp was recently awarded the Who's Who Lifetime Achievement Award. ...more

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Doris Gaines Rapp I have written four books and re-released another in the last year. So far I haven't gotten writer's block. I keep a jigsaw puzzle in an open window a…moreI have written four books and re-released another in the last year. So far I haven't gotten writer's block. I keep a jigsaw puzzle in an open window at the bottom of my screen, also my 2 email accounts, Facebook, Goodreads, and LinkedIn in other open windows. If my mind needs to be "entertained" while I'm writing, I put a few pieces of puzzle in place or check in with social media. When I need to cut some words, paragraph or other data, I put it in another file called "stuff" so I don't lose my great words of prose. You will find ways to "entertain your mind as you go along. (less)

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Doris Gaines Rapp Oh wow! If you aren't having the best time of your life, re-think that writing-thing. I love scheduling book signings and meeting all the great reader…moreOh wow! If you aren't having the best time of your life, re-think that writing-thing. I love scheduling book signings and meeting all the great readers in the stores. I have had 8 or 9 at Barnes and Noble stores across the country as I travel in the last year. The stores have been great and the readers are fantastic! Remember, unless you're an A-list writer, a book signing is not about selling books. It's about meeting people and getting your name and book info out to the public. I hand out business-card-size cards with pictures of my books on them and their ISBN numbers while at the signing table. And I have a ball!!!(less)

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	Christmas Feathers (Christmases Past #3) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 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
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Jun 03, 2013 06:23PM

Susan wrote: "Thanks for the friendship, Doris!

I hope you'll check out my book, The Moses Conspiracy. It's available in e-book and print formats on Amazon. Barnes & Noble and Kobobooks carry just the e-book.

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Susan wrote: "Thanks for the friendship, Doris!

I hope you'll check out my book, The Moses Conspiracy. It's available in e-book and print formats on Amazon. Barnes & Noble and Kobobooks carry just the e-book.

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Not sure how his reply window works, but yes, Susan, I am a writer. I just signed a few of my books, Escape from the Belfry at a Barnes and Noble in Memphis. I have a big book signing at Barnes and Noble in Houston, TX at Westheimer Crossing on Wednesday, June 5 at 7 pm. Several more signings are set up in Indiana and Ohio and still scheduling them. The Moses Conspiracy sounds like an interesting title. Best of luck, Susan.
Blessings,
Doris Rapp
www.dorisgainesrapp.com

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message 1: by Susan

Jun 03, 2013 06:15PM

Thanks for the friendship, Doris!

I hope you'll check out my book, The Moses Conspiracy. It's available in e-book and print formats on Amazon. Barnes & Noble and Kobobooks carry just the e-book.

Are you a writer?

Blessings,
Susan J. Reinhardt
http://susanjreinhardt.blogspot.com
Author of The Moses Conspiracy

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