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Lorna Dounaeva

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Lorna Dounaeva is a politics graduate who worked for the British Home Office before turning to crime fiction. She writes dark domestic thrillers and is especially fond of female villains. She lives in the Orkney islands with her Ukrainian husband and his parents, three children, a crafty cat and a happy dog.

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Lorna Dounaeva For me, the best cure for writer's block is to go and do something else. Take a break, a walk. Anything that doesn't involve writing. I have most of m…moreFor me, the best cure for writer's block is to go and do something else. Take a break, a walk. Anything that doesn't involve writing. I have most of my best ideas whilst I'm doing something completely unrelated!(less)
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message 5: by Lorna (last edited May 04, 2015 09:58AM)

Lorna Dounaeva Join me for the online launch party of my new novel, May Queen Killers. I have a cute cottage shaped tea-cosy to give away! 21:00 GMT

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message 4: by Lorna

Lorna Dounaeva Dillon wrote: "Lorna, thank you for accepting my friend request. I've downloaded FRY, looking forward to reading. Hope your new year has stared on a great note. Happy 2014!"

Hope you enjoy the book and happy new year to you!


message 3: by Dean

Dean Pusell Thank you for being my friend Lorna :)))


message 2: by Dale

Dale Thele Lorna, thank you for accepting my friend request. I've downloaded FRY, looking forward to reading. Hope your new year has stared on a great note. Happy 2014!


message 1: by Jill

Jill Thanks for your friendship, Lorna, and welcome to Goodreads.


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