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D. Thrush

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D. Thrush mixes it up with Literary & Women’s Fiction, PG-rated Rom Coms, and a Spiritual Inspirational novel. All her books explore family and friendship, love and romance, relationships and life. She writes from the heart and finds it difficult to part with her characters when their stories end, hence several sequels. All books are standalones.

“Fairy Tale Karma” was a #1 Amazon Bestseller, “Guardian of the Light” earned a B.R.A.G. Medallion, and “The Daughter Claus” (which her mother told her to write) was a finalist for the Ian Book of the Year, Wishing Shelf Awards, and Readers’ Favorites. Three books and a free prequel complete the popular Santina Series.

She enjoys reading (of course!), taking walks, brain games, movies (she was an ex
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D. Thrush I agree! I think Kristen Stewart would be a great Tina Claus. I can see her as a smart college student who underestimates herself. I can also imagine …moreI agree! I think Kristen Stewart would be a great Tina Claus. I can see her as a smart college student who underestimates herself. I can also imagine Juno Temple who can be quirky. I'd love to see an actress bring this character alive!(less)
D. Thrush I'm actually thinking of fictionalizing this. I have odd memories from my childhood. Mysterious people and happenings. My mother has Alzheimer's so I'…moreI'm actually thinking of fictionalizing this. I have odd memories from my childhood. Mysterious people and happenings. My mother has Alzheimer's so I'll never find out the truth.(less)
Average rating: 3.9 · 1,537 ratings · 272 reviews · 14 distinct worksSimilar authors
The Daughter Claus

3.71 avg rating — 601 ratings — published 2013 — 6 editions
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The Santa Secret: Santina S...

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Fairy Tale Karma

3.78 avg rating — 142 ratings — published 2014 — 4 editions
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All the Little Secrets

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The Claus Cause

4.19 avg rating — 99 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions
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Merrily Ever After (Santina...

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The More the Merrier (Santi...

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Whims & Vices

4.02 avg rating — 63 ratings — published 2015 — 6 editions
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Guardian of the Light

3.82 avg rating — 39 ratings — published 2013 — 8 editions
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Little Secrets Revealed

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Christmas in July

Because why not? All four of the Christmas Santina Series books AND all sequel books are .99 Friday-Thursday (July 10-July 16) in the US and UK. Plus, Fairy Tale Karma will be FREE Sunday-Thursday (July12-July 16) in all regions.

Whims & Vices and Fate & Flirtations (.99) are about a hippie love triangle. (They are not rom-coms.) Whims & Vices is told from Max’s POV and Fate & Flirtations (with a Read more of this blog post »
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The Light by E.K. Frances
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4.75 ⭐️ I have really enjoyed this whole series watching Sebastian’s journey from the frightened boy we met in book one to the person he becomes here has been one of the most emotional character arcs I’ve ever read , every impossible weight" Read more of this review »
"Because why not? All four of the Christmas Santina Series books AND all sequel books are .99 Friday-Thursday (July 10-July 16) in the US and UK. Plus, Fairy Tale Karma will be FREE Sunday-Thursday (July12-July 16) in all regions. Whims & Vices a..." Read more of this blog post »
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Turning to Birds by Lili Taylor
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What a wonderful book. I’d give it more stars if I could. Taylor’s love of birds and respect for nature come through in her beautiful prose. She relates her experiences seeking out birds, advocating for birds, and loving birds, and how they bring her ...more
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Till Summer Do Us Part by Meghan Quinn
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This is the first book I’ve read by Quinn, and it will be the last. I like the fake husband trope and thought this would be a fun rom-com. Scottie has been wounded by a divorce. (Haven’t we all?) Trying to save face at her job, she pretends to be mar ...more
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Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
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TJR sure does her homework. NASA finally began accepting women into the space shuttle program in the ‘80s. This novel is about Joan, an astronomer, and the female pilot she falls in love with. Some of the technical jargon went over my head, but I lea ...more
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The Love Scribe by Amy Meyerson
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Alice writes a story for her brokenhearted friend Gabby that seems to lead her to love. When Gabby shares the story with others, they also find love. Soon word of Alice’s talent spreads, and she has a waiting list of people to help while she resists ...more
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“Yes, of course duct tape works in a near-vacuum. Duct tape works anywhere. Duct tape is magic and should be worshiped.”
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Quotes by D. Thrush  (?)
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“Give me the gamblers and the dreamers.”
D. Thrush, Fate & Flirtations

“We live for books.”
Umberto Eco

“We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star. But we can understand the Universe. That makes us something very special.”
Stephen Hawking

“The best index to a person's character is how he treats people who can't do him any good, and how he treats people who can't fight back.”
Abigail Van Buren

“Reading was my escape and my comfort, my consolation, my stimulant of choice: reading for the pure pleasure of it, for the beautiful stillness that surrounds you when you hear an author's words reverberating in your head.”
Paul Auster, The Brooklyn Follies

“The one thing we can never get enough of is love. And the one thing we never give enough of is love.”
Henry Miller

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