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Ronlyn Domingue is the author of The Mapmaker's War (Atria Books, 2013). Its sequel, The Chronicle of Secret Riven, is forthcoming in 2014. Her critically acclaimed debut novel, The Mercy of Thin Air, was published in ten languages. Her writing has appeared in The Beautiful Anthology (TNB Books), New England Review, Clackamas Literary Review, New Delta Review, The Independent (UK) , and Shambhala Sun, as well as on mindful.org and The Nervous Breakdown. Born and raised in the Deep South, she lives there still with her partner, Todd Bourque, and their cats. Connect with her at www.ronlyndomingue.com, Facebook, and Twitter.


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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Average rating: 3.82 · 3,055 ratings · 558 reviews · 7 distinct works · Similar authors
The Mercy of Thin Air
3.81 of 5 stars 3.81 avg rating — 2,917 ratings — published 2005 — 23 editions
The Mapmaker's War: A Legend
3.78 of 5 stars 3.78 avg rating — 107 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions
Le Souffle de l'Eternité
5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings
Alle Tage, Alle Nächte: Roman
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3.0 of 5 stars 3.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2005 — 2 editions
The Chronicle of Secret Riven
0.0 of 5 stars 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — expected publication 2014
The Beautiful Anthology
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4.41 of 5 stars 4.41 avg rating — 29 ratings — published 2012
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0.0 of 5 stars 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — expected publication 2013
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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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The Mapmaker's War by Ronlyn Domingue
" I loved it! I believe Ronlyn has a cross over hit on her hands when this hits the shelves. In addition, to being a middle school librarian I read a lot of young adult literature. I couldn't put this book down and knew when I finished it I would re... " Read more of this review »
The Mapmaker's War by Ronlyn Domingue
" Ronlyn Domingue's lyrical, moving second novel about Aoife, the world's first female mapmaker, is the fantasy novel to watch this spring. There is so much to love: Domingue's eerie and beautiful voice, Aoife's strong and difficult character, and t... " Read more of this review »
Ronlyn added a status update: NYT bestselling author Joni Rodgers' excellent three-minute VIDEO review of The Mapmaker's War: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hotLG...
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"Much appreciation for your kind note!"
"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, 1929, and realize it's been almost a month since my graduation from Tulane. No matter what I've done to make these weeks drag wide and full as cloud..." Read more of this chapter »
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“why, it beats so i can love you.”
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“It was the kind of love you have for someone because you'll die inside if you don't love something.”
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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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message 9: by Paul

Paul be taht as it may, I remain convinced that you brought me good luck.
I'm sure I'll have a great week-end, seeing as it will include reading your book :-)
have a great week-end as well!


Ronlyn Congratulations! My powers are limited, so the win was because of forces beyond me. A sophisticated algorithm, no doubt. I hope you connect with the story. It’s quite a beastie. Have a great weekend!


message 7: by Paul

Paul I WON! I WON! WOW! That was quick! :-)
I just received it... I'll be reading it this week-end when I can give it my full attention and I'll be giving it a review (which I'm sure will be glorious as I'm just so excited) as soon as I've read it.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!... I could kiss you right now!
in fact, here you go... *mwaaaah!* :-)


Ronlyn Paul wrote: "Thank you for the friend add, Ronlyn.
Wish me luck on your goodreads giveaway ;-)
The Mapmaker's War  A Legend"
You're welcome! Thanks so much for your interest in the book. Fingers crossed you'll be one of the 10 picked. All best, RAD


message 5: by Paul

Paul Thank you for the friend add, Ronlyn.
Wish me luck on your goodreads giveaway ;-)
The Mapmaker's War  A Legend


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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message 1: by Ed

Ed Thanks for the add, Ronlyn.

Ed Lynskey


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