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Jeannine Garsee

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I am the author of two contemporary YA novels, SAY THE WORD (2009) and BEFORE, AFTER, AND SOMEBODY IN BETWEEN (2007). My essay "Fearless" appears in the Harper Collins anthology DEAR BULLY: 70 Authors Tell Their Stories, edited by Megan Kelly Hall and Carrie Jones (September 2011)

My latest novel, THE UNQUIET (YA paranormal) will be released on July 17, 2012. Blogger reviewers interested in an ARC, please contact me and I'll be happy to forward your request to my publisher. Thanks!


Average rating: 3.89 · 2,550 ratings · 603 reviews · 4 distinct works · Similar authors
The Unquiet
3.77 of 5 stars 3.77 avg rating — 795 ratings — published 2012 — 5 editions
Say the Word
3.74 of 5 stars 3.74 avg rating — 420 ratings — published 2007 — 4 editions
Before, After, and Somebody...
3.71 of 5 stars 3.71 avg rating — 339 ratings — published 2007 — 4 editions
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4.1 of 5 stars 4.10 avg rating — 1,029 ratings — published 2011 — 4 editions

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THE UNQUIET (Literature & Fiction)
1 chapters   —   updated Sep 14, 2011 05:33pm
Description: Haunted by her role in her beloved grandmother's death, bipolar Rinn, 16, seeks refuge with her mother in a secluded Ohio town, only to find herself plagued by ghosts, both imaginary <i>and</i> real. Summer 2012 Bloomsbury USA Children's Books
FEARLESS (Select)
1 chapters   —   updated Sep 02, 2011 01:30pm
Description: from <a href=http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10428981-dear-bully>DEAR BULLY: 70 Authors Tell Their Stories</a>
BEFORE, AFTER, AND SOMEBODY IN BETWEEN (Select)
1 chapters   —   updated Jun 19, 2011 05:27am
Description: Trapped in a violent, alcoholic family, and threatened on a daily basis by the school bully, Martha Kowalski, a 14-year-old budding cellist, wants only to escape. Unexpectedly given this chance, she hides her past--reinventing herself as the enigmatic "Gina"--and moves in with the Brinkmans, a seemingly perfect family with terrible secrets of their own.
SAY THE WORD (Select)
1 chapters   —   updated May 03, 2011 08:01am
Description: After the death of her estranged mother, who left the family years ago for her lesbian partner, 17-year-old Shawna Gallagher finds herself inextricably swept up into her mom’s new “family” in a way she never could’ve imagined.

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The Unquiet by Jeannine Garsee
" Rinn was a bipolar, with mood swings that threatened the safety of those around her. after the death of her grandmother who was left burning to her death while Rinn watched dumbfounded outside, her mom Monica moved them to a rural town where Monic... " Read more of this review »
The Unquiet by Jeannine Garsee
" I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BOOK! Its one of my favorite novels! A thrilling suspenseful read! Who would of thought a young bipolar girl would be able to solve the mystery? Think she wasn't capable of it? Maybe maybe not! *says nonc... " Read more of this review »
The Unquiet by Jeannine Garsee
" Surprisingly, a good book. I loved the thriller aspect and all the suspense of the book and what's going on with the ghosts. Some parts were slow and some were fast (as in everyone getting hurt/dying), but in all, a very good read. "
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“Psychosis can happen out of the blue, to anyone, and no one knows why. Not even the best doctors on the planet.

And that’s why Mom is always so afraid. If we don’t know what made me sick in the first place, how can anyone guarantee I won’t flip out again?”
Jeannine Garsee, The Unquiet

“Accept what you can’t change, and change what you can. It’s easier than you think.”
Jeannine Garsee, Before, After, and Somebody In Between

“This is exactly who I was meant to be.”
Jeannine Garsee, Before, After, and Somebody In Between

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Jeannine Garsee, The Unquiet

“Psychosis can happen out of the blue, to anyone, and no one knows why. Not even the best doctors on the planet.

And that’s why Mom is always so afraid. If we don’t know what made me sick in the first place, how can anyone guarantee I won’t flip out again?”
Jeannine Garsee, The Unquiet

“This is exactly who I was meant to be.”
Jeannine Garsee, Before, After, and Somebody In Between

“Accept what you can’t change, and change what you can. It’s easier than you think.”
Jeannine Garsee, Before, After, and Somebody In Between

“Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.”
Anton Chekhov

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Jeannine Pragya wrote: "Thanks for the friend request, love the cover of The Unquiet, hope to read it someday soon. :)"

Thanks! I hope you enjoy it. :)


Pragya Thanks for the friend request, love the cover of The Unquiet, hope to read it someday soon. :)


Jeannine Arya wrote: "Thanks for the friend request, Jeannine!

~Arya
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You're welcome!


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Arya Thanks for the friend request, Jeannine!

~Arya
http://seaofpages.blogspot.com


Jeannine Laura YA indie princess wrote: "Thanks for the add! =)"

You're very welcome!


Laura YA indie princess Thanks for the add! =)


Jeannine You're welcome! :)


Bradley Hello Jeannine, thank you for adding me as a friend. =

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message 4: by Judah

Judah Mahay Hey Jen,

How do I get an author page like this? I just got a short story published! Thank you so much.

Blessings,

Judah


Daniel
Jeannine, I've added your book Before, After and Somebody In Between to my to-read list.


Jeannine I start out classy. I'm sure the other stuff will sneak in very soon!


message 1: by Holly

Holly Look at all the classy titles on your list, as opposed to mine. LOL!


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