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Monique O'Connor James

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Monique is the mother of two beautiful children and lives in a small community outside of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She currently works full time as an insurance agent, but her favorite jobs are mother, wife, and author. On her eighth birthday, her mother bought her a journal and said "write whatever you want, just write." And so, a love affair with words was born. She wrote poetry and short stories in high school and college, until 1993 when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. After her mother's death in 1998, Monique fell into a deep depression and found herself unable to write. Nine years passed, and only on rare occasion did she attempt to write with no luck. Finally, in 2007, under the urging of friends, she sat down and pecked...more


1. It takes time to build a fan base – Go into your journey remembering why you write. Most of us write because it makes us happy, because we are compelled to do it, and because there are people who love our stories. People will be attracted to yourenthusiasm, but give yourself and your work time to grow a following.


2. The odds are, it will be difficult to sell books, at first- Remember that yo...

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Average rating: 4.33 · 280 ratings · 126 reviews · 11 distinct works · Similar authors
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Jamais Vu by Monique O'Connor James
" A powerful and compelling read that deals less with the urban fantasy aspects of angels and demons, and much more with the condition of one's soul. I did not see the ending coming, and author Monique O'Connor James gets extra credit for that becau... " Read more of this review »
Black Water Bayou by Monique O'Connor James
" I loved this book by Monique O'Conner James. A lot of on the edge of your seat,mind grabbing, creepiness! She makes you fall in love with her characters so you are rooting for them till the end.And all that business of possession is just creepy. I... " Read more of this review »
The Awakening by Monique O'Connor James
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Musical Scares by Monique O'Connor James
" This may only be a shorty story but it scared the pants off of me! If it had been longer i may not have slept for a week! No joke! It affected for about 3 nights!
It's such a good story! I hope everyone gives it a chance! It's pretty crazy!!
Love th... " Read more of this review »
Musical Scares by Monique O'Connor James
Musical Scares
by Monique O'Connor James (Goodreads Author)
"Me too! Hope you enjoy!"
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date: October 08, 2012 04:51PM
location: Amazon, The United States
description: Becoming Jolie will be free October 8-10 for kindle! We have a huge goal for downloads and would love if you would share this news for us!

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Jolie Bourque is trying to finish her thesis on mass hysteria and get on with her life. Enter Follette, Louisiana. The small town has been plagued by ghost sightings and a rash of missing children.

She is convinced everyone in town is crazy — except Hutch Landry and his brother Tucker. The brothers seem to be the only people willing to help when she star...more

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Madison Daniel Thanks for the friendship!


Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress Hi Monique. Thanks for the friendvite.


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