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DAWN KURTAGICH IS AN AWARD-WINNING HORROR AUTHOR.

Her debut novel, THE DEAD HOUSE, was a YALSA Top 10 Pick, An Audie Award Nominee and an Earphone Award Winner. It has been optioned for TV by Lime Productions. She is also the author of THE CREEPER MAN / AND THE TREES CREPT IN, NAIDA and TEETH IN THE MIST, and BLOOD ON THE WIND. Her adult debut novel, THE MADNESS, was pre-empted in a two book, six-figure deal and was published in August 2024. Her next adult novel, DEVIL’S THORN, was announced in 2024, another two-book, six-figure deal, forthcoming in 2025.

By the time she was eighteen, she had been to fifteen schools across two continents. The daughter of a British globe-trotter and single mother, she grew up all over the place, but her forma
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Well, I can tell you that it is a "Horror Romance" and that it is quite Gothic and Surreal in feeling. The UK edition is titled THE CREEPE…more
Hi Victoria,

Well, I can tell you that it is a "Horror Romance" and that it is quite Gothic and Surreal in feeling. The UK edition is titled THE CREEPER MAN, and the US edition is titled AND THE WOODS CREPT IN. Both are now listed here on Goodreads!

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Dawn Kurtagich Thank you! The Dead House is coming out in August (UK) and September (US) 2015. I can't wait either! :D…moreThank you! The Dead House is coming out in August (UK) and September (US) 2015. I can't wait either! :D(less)
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In four days, The Seventh Sister is out in the world. And yesterday I got to hear some of the audiobook version. I am in love, obsessed, enthralled by the gorgeous Eva Kaminsky, who narrates. She makes me feel like I’m right there, in the rain-slicked, humid forest, under the creaking roof of Beltane House, dancing beneath moss-draped trees, on my knees in supplication to Daudir.

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“I've learned, in my tragic little life, that memories are like water. Not solid, like some people think. Once something happens, it isn't set it stone. It can change.

You can make yourself believe anything if you lie to yourself enough.”
Dawn Kurtagich, The Dead House

“Tell me pleasant lies, and I will believe them before I throw them away.”
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“There are places. Abandoned places. Forgotten places. These are the places I like to be.”
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Marie Thank you for accepting my request ;)


message 22: by Rachel

Rachel Ant Thank you for accepting my friend's request. You are my 300th special friend.


Harlequin Books Hi Dawn, I'm sorry it took a bit to stop by and say thanks for being a friend. I swear my day is over before it properly began! While here, I want you to know that if you ever have any questions about the books on my shelves or about Harlequin.com, Stop by the HB profile and I would be delighted to answer them. Also, I list as much Harlequin news and author news as I can so be sure to watch for my updates.

Happy reading,
Kim S., Harlequin Books ambassador


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Robert Thanks for accepting my friend request, Dawn.


message 19: by Debbie

Debbie Johansson Good to meet you Dawn. Thanks for accepting my friend request. :)


VampireNovelFan Thanks for friending, Dawn! If you ever need a Paranormal/Urban Fantasy fix then I recommend you check out my blog! I've started doing giveaways for great series to my followers:

http://vampirenovelfan.wordpress.com/

Happy reading!


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Melissa Thanks for the add! Looking forward to sharing books with you!

Melissa
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message 16: by Dawn

Dawn Kurtagich Elizabeth wrote: "I <3 you so much!"

I heart you! :D


Elizabeth May I <3 you so much!


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Mark Rice Thanks for your friendship, Dawn. Good to meet you.


SassyMama Hello, Dawn...thanks for the invite into your circle of friends...looking forward to sharing chats, reviews and any/all recommendations...Happy Reading :-)


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Cheryl Landmark Thanks for accepting my friendship, Dawn.


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William O'Brien Hi- Just to let you know...
Peter: a Darkened Fairytale
AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW!!! DIRECT FROM THE PUBLISHER
http://www.authorhouse.co.uk/Bookstor...
Best wishes, William


Laura's Book Addiction thanks for the add =)


message 9: by Ally

Ally Hey thanks for the friend request:)


message 8: by Dawn

Dawn Kurtagich Ivy wrote: "Hi Dawn! Thanks for the add! Enjoy GoodReads!"

Hey Ivy, will be cool to share the gems we find in the bookworld! :)


message 7: by Ivy

Ivy Hi Dawn! Thanks for the add! Enjoy GoodReads!


William O'Brien Hi Dawn - Thank you for your friendship.

Please visit my website http://www.peteradarkenedfairytale.co.uk
to view a sample page and many other snippets about the book.
Expected release date late Jan.

Best wishes, William


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Nic Hi Dawn. Thanks for the friend request. Look forward to talking books with you :)


message 4: by Leah

Leah Clifford You too! I'm just getting into the whole goodreads thing, but loving it so far!


Christy (TheReaderBee) Hi Dawn! Welcome to Goodreads! You'll love it here!


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Dawn Kurtagich Stacey wrote: "Ha, trust YOU to find a website like this. LOL. You're such a chop! But thank you for sharing. :D You rock!!!!"

But of course!!


Stacey Ha, trust YOU to find a website like this. LOL. You're such a chop! But thank you for sharing. :D You rock!!!!


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