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Jaclyn Dolamore

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January 19, 1982 in The United States

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About this author

Jaclyn Dolamore was homeschooled in a hippie sort of way and spent her childhood reading as many books as her skinny nerd-body could lug from the library and playing elaborate pretend games with her sister Kate. She skipped college and spent eight years drudging through retail jobs, developing her thrifty cooking skills and pursuing a lifelong writing dream. She has a passion for history, thrift stores, vintage dresses, David Bowie, drawing, and organic food. She lives with her partner and plot-sounding-board, Dade, and two black tabbies who have ruined her carpeting.


So, in the past week or two I was asked to blurb THREE BOOKS...like, literally, one a day for three days in a row, which made me feel like the most popular person in the universe (okay, not really, but it was flattering) and also made me think perhaps I should do a post on blurbs, because they are a part of publishing that, well, can still take me a bit off guard.


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Published on May 23, 2012 15:44 • 16 views
Average rating: 3.57 · 3,188 ratings · 901 reviews · 5 distinct works
Magic Under Glass
3.62 of 5 stars 3.62 avg rating — 1,764 ratings — published 2009 — 10 editions
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Between the Sea and Sky
3.49 of 5 stars 3.49 avg rating — 910 ratings — published 2011 — 6 editions
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Magic Under Stone
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I can't remember who recommended this to me... But so good!

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Wow, this book was so well executed. It's one of those books you can't talk about much without spoilers, but...it's good. Really good.

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"Between the Sea and Sky is indeed, a standalone. If there was enough interest I would consider writing another, but there are no plans for it! "
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“Sometimes, before you make any plans or resolutions, before you declare your heroic intent to persevere, you just have to cry.”
Jaclyn Dolamore, Magic Under Glass

“I furrowed my eyebrows."Are you looking at my bosom, sir?"

The eyes snapped back up. "At such a serious moment? What do you take me for?"

"A rogue, I believe." I tried not to smile.”
Jaclyn Dolamore, Magic Under Glass

“You ought to use a little of that siren song on Alan, my pearl. The boy needs to loosen his cravat.”
Jaclyn Dolamore, Between the Sea and Sky

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Jaclyn Between the Sea and Sky is indeed, a standalone. If there was enough interest I would consider writing another, but there are no plans for it!


Tvaleros (SpadesHighReads) Hi Ms Dolamore,
I was just curious and I had to ask: Will 'BETWEEN SEA AND SKY' be a stand alone?


Sangria3 Thanks for your friendship, Jaclyn! :)


Nevey Berry Thanks for accepting my friend request :) ...


William O'Brien Hi Jaclyn - Thank you for your friendship.

Please visit my website http://www.peteradarkenedfairytale.co.uk
to view a sample page and many other snippets about the book.
Expected release date late Jan.

Best wishes, William


message 2: by Liz

Liz Great to see you here!
:D


Neesha Hi, Jackie! Thanks for finding me :).


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