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Kate Machugh

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Memoir, Psychology, Young Adult

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Kate started her writing career as a coping skill for when she was a victim of bullying in middle school and high school. Kate often wrote poetry about her feelings of loss, anger, and worthlessness.

Kate's first book; Ugly was published in 2013 by YouthLight Inc. Ugly details Kate's experiences as a victim of bullying.

Tormented is young adult fiction and tackles the topics of bullying, self-harm, and suicide. Kate's writing is raw as she draws upon her own feelings during adolescence.

Barefoot Johnny is Kate's third book. Barefoot Johnny delves deep into the world of teenage sociopaths. Colton Browning is struggling with his sexuality in a town that hangs the gay on a social cross. Neeka Johnson has to outwit pimps, gangs and dealers to sta ...more

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Average rating: 4.68 · 37 ratings · 9 reviews · 3 distinct works

	Tormented 4.54 avg rating — 26 ratings — published 2014 — 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
	Ugly: The Story of a Bullied Girl it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2012 — 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
	Barefoot Johnny it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 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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Once You're Mine (Possessing Her, #1)

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