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Theresa Van Spankeren lives in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois with her husband. She has been writing since an early age, and came up with the idea for the War of Destiny series in high school. She is also an avid reader of multiple genres. When she isn’t reading or writing, she enjoys hiking and swimming. She is an fan of the Legend of Zelda series. She also loves checking out local haunted places.

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Theresa Van Spankeren I have many favorite writers from both my youth and adult years. A couple that helped inspire me over the years would be Stephen King and Christopher …moreI have many favorite writers from both my youth and adult years. A couple that helped inspire me over the years would be Stephen King and Christopher Pike. I would say my favorite books of theirs would be Insomnia and the Dark Tower series by King, and The Last Vampire/Thirst series by Pike. I hope that answers your question.(less)
Theresa Van Spankeren Thanks for the question, Monika!

I started writing little stories when I was young, around 8 years old or so. The idea for the first book of the War of…more
Thanks for the question, Monika!

I started writing little stories when I was young, around 8 years old or so. The idea for the first book of the War of Destiny series actually came about by accident, a by product of X-Files fanfiction back in high school. My secondary characters had their own stories to tell and left Mulder and Scully in the dust!(less)
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I made the big decision to move off of exclusivity on Amazon and start offering book 1 of The War of Destiny series on Kobo as well. It is my understanding that it is more popular in other countries such as Canada and Australia among others. I've also heard that some US readers are moving away from Amazon as well.

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I really did enjoy this book. I got into it straight away. I do love this series. I liked the writing style and the story. It was very well written. Theresa did well with Julia's cha" Read more of this review »
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“Mortals treat women the way they do because that’s what they have done for hundreds, maybe thousands of years. No one has ever really tried to change it … or even question it.”
Theresa Van Spankeren, Lost Soul

“Here is the place that separates life and death, sanity and madness, that is between darkness and light. Your soul has been traumatized and needs rest. This is the best place for that.” - The Woman in White”
Theresa Van Spankeren, Between Darkness & Light

“Aren’t you afraid?" I asked them telepathically.
"Terrified," Christy confessed. When I stared, I could see a fine tremor go through her. "However, that does not change anything."
"This is not the first time we have encountered Valentino. We have tried to fight him twice before, and once he tried to chase us through Southern France. Our group has gotten pretty good at evasion,"Matthew added.
"You mean running and hiding?"
"I prefer to call it a tactical retreat.”
Theresa Van Spankeren, Pursuit into Darkness

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“A thousand curses on you and those who spawned you! You've plagued me long enough, you stygian fiend! I don't know what sulfurous pit you've crawled out of, but I mean to return you to it! I'll send you on a voyage down the river Styx if it's the last thing I do!" Twain directed his attention back to the phone. "No, I wasn't talking to you, but most of what I said still applies.”
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Theresa Richard wrote: "thank you for the friend"

You are welcome. I appreciate your interest and hope you find my books and reviews of books I'm reading entertaining.


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Theresa Donna wrote: "Thanks for adding me as a friend on Good Reads. I appreciate it.
Blessings,
Donna"


You are very welcome, Donna. I appreciate your interest in me and my books!


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Donna Thanks for adding me as a friend on Good Reads. I appreciate it.
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