Amy MacKinnon


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Amy MacKinnon

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gender female
website http://www.amymackinnon.com

about this author

I will never post about a book I didn't enjoy -- only the ones I love.

books by Amy MacKinnon

combine editions
avg rating: 4.09 | 33 ratings | 2 distinct works
Tethered: A Novel Tethered: A Novel (Hardcover)
by Amy MacKinnon (goodreads author!)
avg rating 4.09 — 33 ratings — published 2008
my rating: didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
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Tethered Tethered
by Amy MacKinnon (goodreads author!)
avg rating 0.00 — 0 ratings — published 2008
my rating: didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
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Amy's writing

Tethered (Literature & Fiction)
0 chapters   —   updated 07/18/2008 05:00PM
description: A Borders' Original Voices pick: Clara Marsh is an undertaker who doesn't believe in God. Her life shifts when she discovers a neglected little girl playing at the funeral parlor, desperate for a friend.



Amy is currently reading

The Shack 07/10 Amy is currently reading:
The Shack (Paperback)
by William P. Young
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All the Pretty Horse... 06/29 Amy is currently reading:
All the Pretty Horses (Border Trilogy, Vol 1)
by Cormac McCarthy
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Amy's recent updates (rss)

August 31
200819 Amy read and liked mellymel's review of Tethered: A Novel:

"Dark, but not as sinister as Sharp Objects. When not tending to bodies, Clara tends her garden and hides from her painful past. But when a mysterious and lonely little girl begins to hang out at the funeral parlor, Clara becomes involved in saving he...more "
August 28
Panel Discussion with Brunonia Barry & Matthew Quick Amy said "yes" to attending the event: Panel Discussion with Brunonia Barry & Matthew Quick.
date: September 02, 2008 06:00PM
location: Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, United States
description: Join a panel of debut novelists discuss the journey to publication
August 22
3301314 New comment on Saturn Booksellers's review of Tethered: A Novel
1170826 Amy wrote: "Thanks so much for your kind comments. It means so much. "

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August 20
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Amy joined the Oprah Banter Books and Bling group.
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August 19
The Descendants: A N... Amy gave 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars to:
The Descendants: A Novel (Hardcover)
by Kaui Hart Hemmings (Goodreads author!)
my rating:
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
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3301314 New comment on Megan's review of Tethered: A Novel
1170826 Amy wrote: "Thanks, Megan. And how exciting to share a publication with your debut, SISTERS OF MISERY. Didn't ...more "

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August 14
3301314 New comment on Carrie Runnals's review of Tethered: A Novel
1170826 Amy wrote: "Carrie, thanks so much for the opportunity to be on your show and your kind words about Tethered. W...more "

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August 11
3301314 New comment on Debbie's review of Tethered: A Novel
1170826 Amy wrote: "Very, very kind of you first to have and then to recommend. Where's your library?

As for the ack...more
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August 08
Nophoto-f-50x66 Amy read and liked Debbie's review of Tethered: A Novel:

"This book came into the library yesterday and I read the first few pages while cataloging it--I can't wait to read more! Ms. MacKinnon has put together beautiful sentences, paragraphs and I'm confident a beautiful novel.

I can't think of any other...more
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Amy's favorite quotes

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"For every problem, there is a solution that is simple, neat, and wrong.
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H.L. Mencken (H.L. Mencken on Religion)




Amy's groups (recent posts)

1091 South Shore Readers — 42 members — last activity 2 days ago, 08:07AM
A group for book lovers from the South Shore area of Massachusetts. We can discuss area bookstores, libraries, favorite books, book-related events, bo...more
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Oprah, like goodreads, has created a community of readers out of an activity that is very solitary. From shmaltz and sentiment, fabricated memoirs to ...more




Amy's friend comments

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from Carrie
20 days ago, 07:48AM

1260156 Just wanted to make sure Amy's friends are aware she spoke with me on Words To Mouth (www.WordsToMouth.com)about Tethered.

Come hear about the book in her own words at the website or on iTunes.

Amazing!

Carrie
Words To Mouth

from C.j.
23 days ago, 12:53PM

671586 Amy,

Saw your article on Words to Mouth today.

Glad your book is doing so well so soon.

Congratulations!

CJ


from Bradley
26 days ago, 11:29PM

45027 I hope you are having a good day. =)

from Daniel
07/21/2008 06:34AM

276352
Amy, I've added your book Tethered to my to-read list.

from Amy
07/18/2008 05:03PM

1170826 Daniel, thanks to you too.

Ellen, I've been a fan of yours for some time now. Thanks for the kind words.

Jeannie, you have some interesting picks as well. Good to meet each of you.

from Jeannie
07/18/2008 02:54PM

1335032 Hi Amy, I love the myriad of books you listed! Thanks for being a friend and I see you have a very distinctive list of honors!
Blessings,
Jeannie

from Ellen
07/08/2008 04:15PM

142969 Thanks for the invite, Amy ... and congrats on the Borders Original Voices distinction. Quite an honor!

Also, your website is beautiful.

Ellen

07/08/2008 09:59AM

1095235 Hi Amy !

Thank you for the add !

Dont be a beautiful stranger...

Daniel












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