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Kami Garcia is the #1 New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Wall Street Journal & international bestselling co-author of the Beautiful Creatures Novels (Beautiful Creatures, Beautiful Darkness, Beautiful Chaos & Beautiful Redemption). Beautiful Creatures has been published in 50 countries and translated in 39 languages. The Beautiful Creatures movie released in theaters on February 14, 2013.

Kami is also the author of Unbreakable, the first book her paranormal solo series, THE LEGION (coming October 1, 2013.

Kami grew up outside of Washington DC, wore lots of black, and spent hours writing poetry in spiral notebooks. As a girl with Southern roots, she has always been fascinated by the paranormal and believes in lots of things...more


If you want to become a better writer, you have to write. But you also have to read. One of the things I love to read about is the craft of writing — advice, tips, and techniques from other writers.


Take a look at what I was reading this week & a few other things that inspired me:


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Average rating: 3.88 · 218,685 ratings · 22,438 reviews · 14 distinct works · Similar authors
Beautiful Creatures (Caster...
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3.79 of 5 stars 3.79 avg rating — 124,949 ratings — published 2009 — 70 editions
Beautiful Darkness (Caster ...
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3.97 of 5 stars 3.97 avg rating — 42,529 ratings — published 2010 — 4 editions
Beautiful Chaos (Caster Chr...
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4.09 of 5 stars 4.09 avg rating — 24,299 ratings — published 2011
Beautiful Redemption (Caste...
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4.06 of 5 stars 4.06 avg rating — 14,335 ratings — published 2012 — 14 editions
Dream Dark (Caster Chronicl...
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3.78 of 5 stars 3.78 avg rating — 5,293 ratings — published 2011 — 8 editions
The Beautiful Creatures Com...
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4.3 of 5 stars 4.30 avg rating — 1,475 ratings — published 2012 — 6 editions
Beautiful Creatures: The Gr...
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4.14 of 5 stars 4.14 avg rating — 644 ratings — published 2013 — 5 editions
The Caster Chronicles 1-3 C...
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4.52 of 5 stars 4.52 avg rating — 452 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions
Red Run
3.98 of 5 stars 3.98 avg rating — 108 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions
Unbreakable (Legion, #1)
4.21 of 5 stars 4.21 avg rating — 61 ratings — expected publication 2013 — 6 editions
More books by Kami Garcia…
Beautiful Creatures Beautiful Darkness Beautiful Chaos Beautiful Redemption
Caster Chronicles (4 books)
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3.885488716878352 of 5 stars 3.89 avg rating — 213,682 ratings
Unbreakable
Legion (2 books)
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4.296296296296297 of 5 stars 4.30 avg rating — 81 ratings

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“The right thing and the easy thing are never the same.”
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“I never loved you any more than I do, right this second. And I'll never love you any less than I do, right this second.”
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“I'm just the librarian. I can only give you the books. I can't give you the answers.”
Kami Garcia, Beautiful Creatures

“His eyes softened. I thought maybe he pitied me, but it was something else. "Ultimately, it will be your burden to bear. It's always the Mortal who bears it. Trust me, I know."

"I don't trust you and you're wrong. We aren't too different."

"Mortals. I envy you. You think you can change things. Stop the universe. Undo what was done long before you came along. You are such beautiful creatures." He was talking to me, but it didn't feel like he was talking about me anymore. "I apologize for the intrusion. I'll leave you to your sleep.”
Kami Garcia, Beautiful Creatures

“A story has its purpose and its path. It must be told correctly for it to be understood.”
Marcus Sedgwick

“There's always a third choice in life. Even if you think you're stuck between two impossible choices, there's always a third way. You just have to look for it.”
Marcus Sedgwick, Revolver

39449 Q&A with Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl — 424 members — last activity Mar 01, 2013 06:54pm
Join the New York Times bestselling authors Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl as they discuss BEAUTIFUL DARKNESS, the second book in their enormously pop...more



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message 24: by Jessica

Jessica Mooney you have really good actors in your movie looks like and just got say i hate review people saying on trailer that second rated twilight they can all go hell! get over compareing everything to twilight and there awful acting. , I LOVE UR BOOKS SO glad you where aloud get it made into movie <3 cant wait see the movie x


message 23: by Crystal

Crystal Clifton Hey Kami I was wondering how I could get one of my books signed by you and Margaret I am a big fan of the caster Beautiful Creatures book series and own the three and have read them and Dream Dark and cant wait for Beautiful Redemption to come out. Thanks for your time


message 22: by Crystal

Crystal Clifton Thanks for accepting my request I am trying to follow you [pretty much everywhere I am so excited about the movie and the actors they have chosen for the characters are almost spot on. lol


message 21: by Mary

Mary Thanks for accepting my friend request!
Have a great day & Happy Reading! =)


message 20: by Haylee

Haylee Hello, how are you? Thanks for accepting my friend request! Look forward to discussing books with you
-Haylee


message 19: by Marina

Marina Hi Kami,

Appreciate the add!


message 18: by Lily

Lily Thank you for adding me. I love the THE BEAUTIFUL CREATURES NOVELS. I can not wait for the next book. I am so excited to hear you will be doing your own book series too cool....


message 17: by Laidiza (last edited Jan 12, 2012 11:49pm)

Laidiza i love you kami (red run and caster chronicles).. you should visit Philippines.. I'M WAITING FOR YOU. love <333


message 16: by Becca

Becca Thx for adding me :D


message 15: by Kathryn

Kathryn Hi! Thank you for adding me!! :)


~Skybabe~ Mrs. Payne ~Forever a Directioner~BVB Hey Kami :D Thanks for adding.

Beautiful Creatures is like my new favourite book!

And I have almost finished Beautiful Darkness

And just bought Beautiful Chaos.

YAY XD


message 13: by Debbie

Debbie Johansson Hi Kami. Thanks for adding me to your friends list. :)


Jorrrr Cipriano Beautiful Creatures and Beautiful Darkness were sooo amazing !!! I can NOT wait to read Beautiful Chaos !!!! :)


message 11: by Larry B

Larry B Gray Hi Kami! Thanks for the add.


message 10: by Renee

Renee Thomas Thankyou very much for accepting my friend request; i really enjoyed 'Beautiful Creatures' and like so many readers, i am eagerly awaiting the next installment. I also must say that i saw your video on Youtube where you list those authors and novels who have inspired your work, and i of course must congratulate you on such excellent taste!
Thankyou very much 9to you and Margaret) for creating Lena and Ethan's story to share with us all


NewMoonGirl (Hazel) Hi Kami Thanks for the friend request :)
Love Beautiful Creatures & cannot wait for Beautiful Darkness!! :)


Laurel (The Book Garden) Hi, I really loved beautiful creatures. It will always hold a special place with me. I am re-reading it. I loved the romance in the books and the twists and the setting in the south as well as the magic. I lovvvvvved it!


Brooke Hi Kami :o)

I just wanted to say hello and post a link to my review of Beautiful Creatures. I know you probably see many reviews, but I just wanted to let you know how much I loved your (and Margaret's) writing.

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Have a lovely day :o) Brooke


~Tina~ Thanks for the add!
Love and and adore Beautiful Creatures! I can't wait for more!


message 4: by Kami

Kami Garcia Thank you!


message 2: by Ruby

Ruby Emam Thanks for your friendship, Kami.


Author & Book Promotions Greetings Kami, and thank you for the add!


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