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Ann Bevans

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Children's, Science Fiction, Nonfiction

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Kurt Vonnegut, Ray Bradbury, William Faulker, Joseph Campbell ...more

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Ann Bevans is a writer, editor, and baby goat enthusiast.

She is the author of Selling With Stories and the co-creator of Bean in the Garden, a picture book and video series that aims to help children be brave and kind in everyday life.

Ann and her husband John live on a 10-acre farm with an affectionate gang of horses, dogs and cats. (Goats coming soon.)

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Ann Bevans Pajama pants. Goodreads won't let me leave it at that. I guess it's not detailed enough. But honestly, the answer is pajama pants.…morePajama pants. Goodreads won't let me leave it at that. I guess it's not detailed enough. But honestly, the answer is pajama pants.(less)
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Ann Bevans So many things! In addition to completing final edits for Ghost (which will come out this year if it kills me!), I'm working on a couple of short stor…moreSo many things! In addition to completing final edits for Ghost (which will come out this year if it kills me!), I'm working on a couple of short stories, a memoir, and a second novel. And, of course, more Bean!(less)
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You are the arrow and the archer

An archer on a horse drawing arrowHow tension, grief, and pressure are preparing you to fly There’s a moment in archery when everything is still. You’ve urged your horse forward. You’ve nocked your arrow and drawn the string. You’ve taken aim. You are ready. Then, for a split second, everything stops, and time holds its breath... Read more of this blog post »
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