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K.M. Walton writes young adult fiction, middle grade suspense, picture books and nonfiction. CRACKED (Simon Pulse ~ Simon & Schuster 2012)was her debut novel. Her second novel, titled EMPTY, released from S & S 1-1-13.

K. M. had a gazillion dreams when she was a little girl. Her biggest dream was to be a teacher. Teaching became a reality for K. M. and she taught for twelve glorious years – some of it in Osteen, Florida and most of it in Springfield, Pennsylvania. But, it turns out writing is her favorite thing to do. Even the hard parts – and there are a lot of hard parts.

K.M. Walton also co-authored a book on the teaching of mathematics called TEACHING NUMERACY: 9 Critical Habits to Ignite Mathematical Thinking published by Corwin...more


The lovely Kristina Perez reached out to me a few months ago, asking if I'd like to participate in The Madeleine Projectby answering the Proust Questionnaire. I said yes.

The questions weren't ones I've answered before - they made me "go deep".

A teaser to entice you so that you'll click from here to visit there:

You'll find out when I lie.

You'll find out what talents I would most like to have.

You... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 22, 2013 06:08
Average rating: 3.93 · 1,099 ratings · 351 reviews · 4 distinct works · Similar authors
Cracked
4.05 of 5 stars 4.05 avg rating — 748 ratings — published 2012 — 5 editions
Empty
3.61 of 5 stars 3.61 avg rating — 161 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions
Two and Twenty Dark Tales: ...
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3.7 of 5 stars 3.70 avg rating — 190 ratings — published 2012 — 3 editions
Teaching Numeracy: 9 Critic...
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3.0 of 5 stars 3.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2011 — 3 editions

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The Paladin Prophecy by Mark Frost
The Paladin Prophecy (The Paladin Prophecy, #1)
by Mark Frost (Goodreads Author)
read in March, 2013
GREAT read. Pacing and action very fast moving. Excellent and awesomely complicated mystery (clever). Really loved the characters.
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If I Lie by Corrine Jackson
If I Lie
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read in January, 2013
My heart broke for Quinn throughout this book. She is a remarkable character - so well written. The whole book was well written!!!
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The Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls by Claire Legrand
The Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls
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Catherine Stine Hi KM, Cracked looks like a great book. I'll check it out. Thanks for friending me.
Cheers, catherine


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K.M. Walton Petra (Safari Poet) wrote: "Thank you for the request. I hope you're well :-)"

You're welcome! I am doing very well. Take care, Petra.


Petra (Safari Poet) Thank you for the request. I hope you're well :-)


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K.M. Walton Nevey Berry wrote: "Thanks for befriending me :)"

Hi, Nevey. Thanks for thanking me ; )


Nevey Berry Thanks for befriending me :)


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K.M. Walton Aleeza wrote: "revulotion? LOL. i meant revolution, of course. hehe :D"

Hi Aleeza - you are the third person to recommend Northern Light. Looks like it's officially on my TBR list now!!


Aleeeeeza revulotion? LOL. i meant revolution, of course. hehe :D


Aleeeeeza hi, thanks for the add! i love your review of revulotion. i havent been able to read that one yet, sadly, but ive read a northern light by the same author and you should TOTALLY check it out. it was mindblowing :)


Lea (YA Book Queen) Thanks for the friend request! Glad to be Goodreads buddies :)


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K.M. Walton It was great to meet you as well! I added your blog to my list that I follow so we can keep in touch. Take care.


Shveta Thakrar *waves hello*

It was awesome to meet you yesterday! :)


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