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Marita A. Hansen
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The people around me, others I've met, where I've lived, what I see.
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Dante mentions this song in Behind the Lens (due for release in June). It was sung by his dida (grandfather) at the funeral of Dante's mother.
The English Translation for Plavi Orkestar's song is below:
THE SAVA IS FLOWLY QUIETLY
Little birches next to The Sava river
Your cheerful eyes
Are shining strangely this night
They don't love me any more
I don't worry that I have to
That I have to lose you
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Behind the Tears (Behind the Lives, #2)
— published 2012 — 2 editions |
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Behind the Hood (Behind the Lives, #1)
— published 2011 — 3 editions |
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Graffiti Heaven (Graffiti Heaven, #1)
— published 2012 — 2 editions |
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My Teenage Diaries
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The Bitch Brigade
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Behind the Beat - Part 1 (Behind the Lives, #4)
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Dirty Dancer Vol. 1 (Dirty Dancer #1)
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Crying Out Silent (Graffiti Heaven, #2)
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Gangsta High (Graffiti Heaven, #3)
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Behind the Lens (Behind the Lives, #3)
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Behind the Hood (Literature & Fiction)
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updated Aug 09, 2011 04:26am
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Life on the rough side of New Zealand.
In this South Auckland neighbourhood where gang culture, drink, drugs, sex and violence is already a way of life; a vicious attack on a teenage girl sparks a ripple effect of revenge and fury. Live the carnage through multiple viewpoints as the tale unfolds to a bloody climax.
Warning: NOT for the faint-hearted.
"Behind the Hood" will be on sell mid August 2011.
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“The sirens in the distance were growing louder. Although it was the music of his neighbourhood, he knew the pigs would soon be performing in his dead-end street.”
― Marita A. Hansen, Behind the Hood
― Marita A. Hansen, Behind the Hood
“He closed his eyes and let his head fall back, his visage a portrait of sex. (A description of Dante).”
― Marita A. Hansen, Behind the Tears
― Marita A. Hansen, Behind the Tears
“Jenna walked in between desks and plonked herself down behind hers, noticing AGAIN that the teacher hadn’t graced the class with his zitty presence. She thought Mr. Kennan needed to get fired, which said a lot, because she rarely paid attention to ugly teachers. She’d discussed this with the principal two weeks back when she’d been sent to his office after getting caught sleeping. She’d told him that if he employed more hot teachers like Mr. Daniels then maybe she wouldn’t pass out from boredom. The principal gave her a week’s detention because of that comment, saying that she needed to take things more seriously. But she WAS being serious.
Jenna Hamilton from Graffiti Heaven (Chapter 28).”
― Marita A. Hansen
Jenna Hamilton from Graffiti Heaven (Chapter 28).”
― Marita A. Hansen
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“I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book.”
― Groucho Marx
― Groucho Marx
“The sirens in the distance were growing louder. Although it was the music of his neighbourhood, he knew the pigs would soon be performing in his dead-end street.”
― Marita A. Hansen, Behind the Hood
― Marita A. Hansen, Behind the Hood
“Time is
Too Slow for those who Wait,
Too Swift for those who Fear,
Too Long for those who Grieve,
Too Short for those who Rejoice;
But for those who Love,
Time is not.”
― Henry van Dyke, Music and Other Poems
Too Slow for those who Wait,
Too Swift for those who Fear,
Too Long for those who Grieve,
Too Short for those who Rejoice;
But for those who Love,
Time is not.”
― Henry van Dyke, Music and Other Poems
“He closed his eyes and let his head fall back, his visage a portrait of sex. (A description of Dante).”
― Marita A. Hansen, Behind the Tears
― Marita A. Hansen, Behind the Tears
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Hello :) Been on your goodreads friend list for a while and keep reading all the hype about your books. I don't read ebooks so I'm glad to see your now out in paperback. Just ordered behind the Hood :) Can't wait to read it!
A Sneak peek of Chaz's prologue letter and Beth's chapter 1 from the soon to be published BEHIND THE TEARS: SAMPLE LINKBeth Connor from BEHIND THE TEARS:
Looks like the "Behind the Tears" cover will probably be changing due to a different structuring of the story (a work in progress due to be published this year). I am attempting to take out Chaz's viewpoints, therefore not allowing people to know what he's up to. Because of this, Ash will most likely be put on the cover instead. Although he is not the bad guy, he has the majority of the chapters in the book.
I'm running my first marathon this weekend. If I don't answer any messages afterwards I've carked it. Nah, I'll be fine :)
I am attempting to get my book "Behind the Hood" on as many blogsites as I can before the end of January. If you have a blogsite with a good amount of followers let me know as I'm giving away some Smashwords' copies. The only condition is for you to review it both on your blogsite and on Goodreads. Merry Christmas.
Alecia wrote: "Marita wrote: "Alecia wrote: "Hey, Marita just saw the invite to the Ebook giveaway and went to join in but it says it's ended."Sorry about that. It was a short contest. But, I have book 2 and 3 ..."
You're welcome.
Marita wrote: "Alecia wrote: "Hey, Marita just saw the invite to the Ebook giveaway and went to join in but it says it's ended."Sorry about that. It was a short contest. But, I have book 2 and 3 from the same s..."
Great. Thanks :)
Alecia wrote: "Hey, Marita just saw the invite to the Ebook giveaway and went to join in but it says it's ended."Sorry about that. It was a short contest. But, I have book 2 and 3 from the same series under the giveaway section if you want to enter those. They aren't going to be drawn for a while, but are paperback giveaways.
Thanks for letting me know. Kind regards, Marita.
Hey, Marita just saw the invite to the Ebook giveaway and went to join in but it says it's ended. Sorry I missed it.
Thank you everybody who entered the Behind the Hood competition. Shaniyah and Kitty were drawn as the winners. All the best, Marita.
Angela wrote: "Marita wrote: "I'd love to know what you think about my new blurb for "Behind the Hood." I wanted to change things as I thought the old one didn't do it justice. The new one below may not be perfec..."Thanks. Also, thanks for the book recommendation, lol. Never thought I'd get someone recommending to me my own book. No, worries, I saw that it was a bulk send. Still, it was nice to see that someone is recommending my work. Cheers :)
I'd love to know what you think about my new blurb for "Behind the Hood." I wanted to change things as I thought the old one didn't do it justice. The new one below may not be perfect, but with a bit of tweeking it could be just right for the back of my book cover: Behind the Hood (Behind the Lives #1)
by Marita A. Hansen (Goodreads Author)
New Zealand author Marita A. Hansen weaves a breathtaking tale of revenge and violence in the first book from the new series Behind the Lives.
A gang leader, a hapless teenage girl, a young father struggling to support his wife and baby, an abused boy and more give different sides to a harrowing tale that could be told anywhere in the world.
It will leave you bleathless.
Carly wrote: "Thanks for the friendship Marita :)"You're welcome. And thanks for accepting my request.
Last chance! The "Behind the Hood" paperback giveaway finishes tomorrow: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12...
James wrote: "Thanks Marita for accepting my friendship request.All the best,
James Piper"
You're welcome, and thank you also. Cheers, Marita.
Here's my newest blogpost: Eleven rules that males should abide by when interacting with a female.
http://maritaahansen.blogspot.com/201...
Check out my newest installment on my blogsite: Marketing: The Self-Published Author's Guide to Grey Hair...and OCD http://maritaahansen.blogspot.com/
Natasha wrote: "Thank you for connecting with me, Its so good to have another book loving reader as a goodreads friend. I look forward to sharing my love of books with you. Please check out my book blog "Where Eve..."Will do. Thanks :)
Thank you for connecting with me, Its so good to have another book loving reader as a goodreads friend. I look forward to sharing my love of books with you. Please check out my book blog "Where Every Book = A New Adventure", if you haven't already. -♥-
Brittany - tumblrholic wrote: "Thanks you for the request! (:Wow, you are so lucky! Ft Island are great!"
You're welcome. FT Island were fantastic live. I wish I could go to South Korea to see one of their full concerts...and while I'm there I'd also go see MBLAQ, Beast, U-Kiss and Shinee concerts as well :)
Nicola wrote: "Thanks for the request, Marita.I love Singapore, have visited many times (though the last time 10 years ago now, too long!)
Would be amazing to live there!"
You're welcome, and thanks for accepting it. Though, I do find Singapore a bit hot. Thank God for aircon, lol.
Thanks for the request, Marita.I love Singapore, have visited many times (though the last time 10 years ago now, too long!)
Would be amazing to live there!
Angela wrote: "Thanks for accepting my friendship request :) Absolutely love "Behind the Hood.""You're welcome, and thanks for your wonderful review :)
CAS wrote: "Hi Marita,Thanks for the friend request. I wish you every success with your upcoming release.. :)
Cheers!
CAS"
Thanks, CAS :)
Hi Marita,Thanks for the friend request. I wish you every success with your upcoming release.. :)
Cheers!
CAS
Over the weekend, starting September 16, I'm doing a Writer's Q & A. Check it out at: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/6...
