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I grew up in northern Idaho and met my husband at the University of Idaho. We traveled across the USA and back due to his jobs.
I became a screen printer and embroiderer for twenty years before retiring. So I'm well aware of design techniques.
After wintering in Arizona, I joined a wonderful writing class in 2011 which helped me write and publish by 2013. Today I have written over 25 novels and a collection of short stories, and novellas. I chose Science Fiction and Urban Fantasy as my genre because I enjoy reading and watching those types of stories. After our trips to Europe, I added Travel mysteries to my writing.
Some ask me about writer's block. I don't believe in that, it's a myth that excuses procrastination. Having said that, I agree ...more

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Average rating: 4.18 · 231 ratings · 41 reviews · 110 distinct works • Similar authors

	Similar: But Not the Same (Domino, #1) 4.18 avg rating — 33 ratings — published 2013 — 5 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 Night the Bridge Collapsed 3.77 avg rating — 31 ratings — published 2020 — 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
	Mystery Along the Danube: The Forgotten Jewel (Travel Mysteries, #1) 3.75 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2019 — 4 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
	Artifact (Science Fiction - Domino Saga 10): Transgressions Exposed 3.92 avg rating — 12 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
	The Cruise: Lost at Sea (Urban, #3) 4.88 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2017 — 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
	Deflection: A Race Against Time (Domino, #2) 4.11 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2014 — 5 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
	Desert Shock: Secrets Never Stay Hidden (Domino, #6) 4.71 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2016 — 5 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
	Found: The Lost Ones (Domino, #4) 4.43 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2015 — 5 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
	Mystery Along the Italian Coast: A Race to Barcelona (Travel Mystery, #2) 3.50 avg rating — 8 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
	Where Did They Go? The World of Vesda (Urban, #1) 4.50 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2015 — 6 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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The 2nd. Book in the Blackhawk series is released #Rogue (Book 2 Science Fiction Mystery): Catch Me If You CanB0GPHY99KC Rogue (Book 2 Science Fiction Mystery): Catch Me If You Can.
Detective Blackhawk's duty is torn between a new family member and his search for a fugitive in the 25th century.
From a marriage extortion, a fugitive chase, to a surprise twist in the end.
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Series by A. Nation

Domino Sagas (9 books)
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A. Nation (Goodreads Author)

4.24 avg rating — 78 ratings

Urban (5 books)
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4.50 avg rating — 30 ratings

Travel Mysteries (3 books)
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3.75 avg rating — 28 ratings

Quest (3 books)
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A. Nation (Goodreads Author),

Alene Nation

4.57 avg rating — 7 ratings

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A. Nation liked Tracy Floyd's review of Return: There's No Easy Way (Domino, #5): "It goes right when you do right This saga continues the story from the previous book. The previous ruler that was ousted has not given up. He comes back and endangers all the remaining living Ahman and petrolians. But, as we know, when you do right, i" Read more of this review »
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