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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 · 1,460 ratings · 269 reviews · 14 distinct worksSimilar authors
The Daughter Claus

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The Santa Secret: Santina S...

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Fairy Tale Karma

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The Claus Cause

4.18 avg rating — 98 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions
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All the Little Secrets

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Merrily Ever After (Santina...

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The More the Merrier (Santi...

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Whims & Vices

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Guardian of the Light

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Little Secrets Revealed

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Gorillas and elephants and cows, oh my!

My diet has been plant-based (vegan) for several decades now. I’ve often been asked why I chose this way of eating and how I get my protein and calcium. Well, how do gorillas and elephants get protein? How do cows get calcium? Plants.

It began with my love of animals. I just didn’t want to eat them anymore. I began to read books on health. I highly recommend Dr. Michael Greger’s books, though I’ve Read more of this blog post »
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"My first book is out now so excited. It is called Just add coffee or tea a tea break read mix of my poems. It is on kindle amazon as an E book. Kindle unlimited as well. I will be starting a new book very soon. Just Add Coffee or Tea: A tea b..." Read more of this blog post »
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Compelling premise but too short at 34 pages with a strange abrupt ending.
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I wanted to read an objective, concise history of all the presidents. My first problem with the book is that the photos of each president are located in the back of the book instead of in their chapters. It also would’ve been helpful to put the term ...more
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I wish I’d heard about the Sinclair Method (TSM) sooner. My son has gone through detox and relapse numerous times. He can’t seem to stay sober. Some family members and friends believe it comes down to willpower. “He doesn’t want it enough.” “Why does ...more
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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.”
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