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Lis McDermott

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Born

in Leicester, The United Kingdom

Website

https://www.lismcdermottauthor.co.uk

Genre

Contemporary, Suspense, Fiction

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My favourite authors are:
John Irving; 'The World According to Garp' Sa ...more

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January 2019

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I'm retired from my previous job as a professional photographer, and before that a music educationalist... now enjoying writing and mentoring others to write.

I live with my husband in the south west of England. While he works, I spend my days writing, drinking coffee, catching up with friends. I can't wait for him to be retired too (which will be a little while) - then we can spend more time together. We are both easy going and when I write, he listens to music!

I love to create characters who seem real to readers. My first novel was pubished when I hit 70 - so you're never too old to start something new!

I enjoy writing about relationships but always with some suspense or mystery involved too.

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Average rating: 4.5 · 66 ratings · 36 reviews · 23 distinct works • Similar authors

	He is Not Worthy 4.37 avg rating — 19 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Echoes of Drowning 4.62 avg rating — 13 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Honey (The Beaconsbury Forest Series Book 1) 4.56 avg rating — 9 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Identity Enigma 4.17 avg rating — 6 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Changing Lives: Eight Short Stories 4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Finn (The Beaconsbury Forest Series Book 2) 4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Kian (The Beaconsbury Forest Series Book 3) 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Multitude of Stars: An anthology of Micro Poems it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Headshot Diva: Why Your Business Profile Affects Your Bottom Line (Lis McDermott Photography Series) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mixed Feelings 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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A brave debut of a psychological thriller. The author creates a great atmosphere with story set in the mountains, and the overall story is engaging. However, although I love thrillers, I’m less of a fan of psychological – but wanted to read this, havi ...more
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A great story about relationships and new beginnings, alongside some emotional issues, brilliantly handled. Strong, well developed characters draw you in making you care for them. Tessy evokes the atmosphere of the area, taking me there as I read!
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A great story about relationships and new beginnings, alongside some emotional issues, brilliantly handled. Strong, well developed characters draw you in making you care for them. Tessy evokes the atmosphere of the area, taking me there as I read!
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Lis McDermott rated a book it was amazing Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I had heard so much about this book, I wasn't sure I was going to enjoy it, but I couldn't put it down! I don't want to give things away, so will say little about the actual story, but the book is about publishing and of its foibles; lying and racial ...more
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A magical story set in the Gower peninsula, Wales, following the life of Morgan, who knows something is missing in her life, but doesn’t know what. Tessy writes believable, flawed characters, and I was totally drawn in by Morgan’s story. I loved the r ...more
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Lis McDermott rated a book it was amazing Rough Music by Patrick Gale	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book. The descriptions draw you in, and the characters are incredibly real. This is the second book I've read by Patrick Gale, previously having read A Place Called Winter, also a great read. ...more
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