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D.W. Boorn

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New Orleans, The United States

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http://www.thebigsecretbook.com

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D. W. Boorn is an author, illustrator and self-described philosopher for children. Her very first book, The Big Secret: The Whole and Honest Truth About Santa Claus, has won a Mom's Choice Award, been awarded a 2014 Reader's Favorite Gold Medal (Best Parenting Book of 2014) and appeared on the cover of Publisher's Weekly! She writes and illustrates children's books that teach with humor, love and compassion. Mrs. Boorn is rarely seen without one of her beloved dogs! ...more

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D.W. Boorn A distinct tingle ran up her spine as she was assaulted by the stench of death. She timidly stepped upon the grave, unprepared for the ground's failur…moreA distinct tingle ran up her spine as she was assaulted by the stench of death. She timidly stepped upon the grave, unprepared for the ground's failure beneath her. (less)

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D.W. Boorn I walk dogs. A lot. Rain or shine, sleet and snow... I get out and walk. Sometimes on the street, sometimes in the woods, I seem to be able to get jus…moreI walk dogs. A lot. Rain or shine, sleet and snow... I get out and walk. Sometimes on the street, sometimes in the woods, I seem to be able to get just enough distance from my work to think things through with a dog and my thoughts for company. I try to pretend the work belongs to someone else and I figure out how to best advise the author to make the piece stronger. (less)

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