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Dina L. Sleiman

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born

June 18, 1970 in Pittsburgh, The United States

gender

female

website

http://dinasleiman.com

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Literature & Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Romance

influences

Philippa Gregory, Francine Rivers

member since

August 2009

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Dina Sleiman writes lyrical stories that dance with light. Most of the time you will find this Virginia Beach resident reading, biking, dancing, or hanging out with her husband and three children, preferably at the oceanfront. Since finishing her Professional Writing MA in 1994, she has enjoyed many opportunities to teach literature, writing, and the arts. She was the Overall Winner in the 2009 Touched by Love contest for unpublished authors. Her first novel, Dance of the Dandelion, will release with Whitefire Publishing in 2011. Dina is represented by Tamela Hancock Murray of The Steve Laube Agency. She has recently become an acquisitions editor for WhiteFire as well. Join her as she discovers the unforced rhythms of grace.

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Why I Dance with Passion

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die . . . a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance. ~ Ecclesiastes 3:1-4
I often describe my writing as “lyrical stories that dance with light.” My debut novel is called, Dance of the Dandelion, and I have two other completed manuscripts titled Dance fr... read more »

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Dance of the Dandelion

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Dance of the Dandelion (Literature & Fiction)

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Description: Haunting childhood memories hinder a medieval peasant girl’s quest for love.

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Trouble the Water

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Dina L. Sleiman wrote a new blog post: Why I Dance with Passion Why I Dance with Passion There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die . . . a time to weep and a time... read more »
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Dina L. gave to: Dance of the Dandelion by Dina L. Sleiman (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
If you loved Dance of the Dandelion, be sure to check out our other amazing WhiteFire books: A Stray Drop of Blood by Roseanna White Jewel of Persia by Roseanna White Shadowed in Silk by Christine Lindsay Walks Alone by Sandi Rog Each comes with my highes...more
May 27, 2012 11:11am · see review
Dina L. made a comment on Bonnie's review of Dance of the Dandelion "Hi Bonnie. Your review made my day :) It will probably be at least another year before I have more books on the market. But in the meantime, check out...more "
May 26, 2012 01:17pm · see review
Dina L. liked Bonnie's review of Dance of the Dandelion: " I loved this book. Not sure any kind of review I could give would due it justice. Dance of the Dandelion is the best book I have read this year so far. I connected with the heroine Dandelion on multiple levels. I even found myself talking out loud... " Read more of this review »
May 26, 2012 10:21am · see review
Dina L. gave to: The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
May 19, 2012 05:16pm
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May 13, 2012 05:54pm · all of Dina's favorite authors
Dina L. gave to: When Crickets Cry by Charles Martin (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
Didn't like the tricky ending. However, this book was really powerful and definitely moved me. The author is very talented and creative. I will definitely read more by him.
May 11, 2012 03:26pm · see review
Dina L. is currently reading: Trouble the Water by Nicole A. Seitz (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
May 11, 2012 03:24pm
Dina L. made a comment on Diana's review of Walks Alone "Well, if you didn't like this one, I'm not sure if you'd enjoy her others. They are set in the Roman era and take place primarily in childhood. I gues...more "
Mar 28, 2012 04:31pm · see review
Dina L. gave to: Demon: A Memoir by Tosca Lee (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
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“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly.”
― Jesus of Nazareth

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