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Ronlyn Domingue's debut novel, The Mercy of Thin Air, received critical acclaim and was acquired in 11 other countries. Her second and third novels are forthcoming from Atria Books, scheduled for Spring 2013 and Spring 2014. Her short stories and essays have appeared in New England Review, Clackamas Literary Review, New Delta Review, The Independent (UK), Shambhala Sun, and mindful.org. She’s also a nonfiction contributor to the online magazine, The Nervous Breakdown. Visit her at www.ronlyndomingue.com or Facebook.


Mr. Jack sat under the hanging light at the kitchen table with an ashtray at one hand, a book under the other, and a cup of coffee in between. His casual posture made him look shorter than he was. Sometimes, he braced his elbow on the back of the chair and dwarfed a novel in the palm of his hand. His dark, wooly eyebrows straightened in concentration, sometimes lifting as he took a drag of his...

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Published on April 11, 2012 07:33 • 8 views
Average rating: 3.79 · 2,332 ratings · 420 reviews · 3 distinct works
The Mercy of Thin Air
3.79 of 5 stars 3.79 avg rating — 2,330 ratings — published 2005 — 18 editions
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Le Souffle de l'Eternité
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October 2009, Ronlyn Domingue
" Quick Start SS: What is your motto or maxim? RD: Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. SS: How would you describe your life in only 8 words? RD: Contemplative, quiet, surrounded by beauty in many forms What Readers want to know... SS: ..." ...More

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The Mercy of Thin Air (Literature & Fiction)
1 chapters   —   updated Mar 29, 2010 04:34pm
Description: Razi tells the story of the day she dies.

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"Much appreciation for your kind note! "
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Mr. Jack sat under the hanging light at the kitchen table with an ashtray at one hand, a book under the other, and a cup of coffee in between. His... read more »
"Thank you, Sue. It's fascinating to me to learn what people's responses are to that piece. Novel #2 is on its way, despite its unpredictable gestation...more "
"The day I die, I glance at Daddy's newspaper before I leave the house. I notice the date, July 10, 1" …more
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“why, it beats so i can love you.”
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“What sweetness lies in wait each time I bring your lips to mine, a confection so perfect that its syrup infuses my daydreams and beomes real when I close my eyes.
Razi (From The Mercy of Thin Air)”
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Ronlyn Thanks for the kind note! The luck is most appreciated. Many good wishes, RAD


message 3: by Elmar (last edited Oct 13, 2010 09:51am)

Elmar Finally, I've read the German translation of your book. All in all I really enjoyed it.

Good luck with your next novel!
Elmar


Bradley I hope you are having a good day! =)

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Ed Thanks for the add, Ronlyn.

Ed Lynskey


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