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Laura Burks

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My writing career began as a freelance writer as well as the creator and writer of a business newsletter. Public speaking and writing speeches are what led me to dig deep and find my true passion – writing young adult novels. My debut novel, ALTERED, a young adult paranormal romance mystery is now available.

When I'm not writing or just being me, I work for the Boys & Girls Club teaching “Get Real About Violence” to local elementary school children. Several months out of the year, I work with middle school students in a Youth Legislature Program. I live in the beautiful Deep South of Louisiana with my husband, our two children (ages 16 & 20) two dogs and a cat who allows us to share his home.

I love old movies, but my all time favori...more


Have you ever read a book where some parts stay with you and really make you think? Well, that just happened to me. I recently read a book where the main character was able to get a glimpse of her mother in heaven where she saw her happy and reading a book. READING A BOOK? Yes, I thought that part was so sweet.



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Published on May 16, 2012 14:28 • 2 views
Average rating: 4.19 · 42 ratings · 25 reviews · 1 distinct work
Altered
4.19 of 5 stars 4.19 avg rating — 42 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions
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Cover to Cover Ch...: Michelle (shelli_m)'s 250 in 2011! 173 74 Dec 29, 2011 07:37am  
“I fear...someone knowing all my secrets." --Jess Parkin, page 62,”
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“Every decision we make in our life, for
whatever reason we make it, molds us as who we are. What matters is what you do with it.”
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“I wanted to like him, and yet, a small part of me needed to fear him.”
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“Just because you can make a choice, doesn’t mean you should. Some things are better left alone.”
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message 12: by Jia

Jia yousuf Laura wrote: "Jia wrote: "Laura wrote: "Thanks, Jia. You're an amazing person and I'm so glad to get to know you."



thanx alot Laura!!!!im glad 2 to know u!!!ur an amazing author!!!i juss read excerpt frm d bo..."


Laura wrote: "Jia wrote: "Laura wrote: "Thanks, Jia. You're an amazing person and I'm so glad to get to know you."



thanx alot Laura!!!!im glad 2 to know u!!!ur an amazing author!!!i juss read excerpt frm d bo..."



my pleasure always Laura!


message 11: by Laura

Laura Burks Jia wrote: "Laura wrote: "Thanks, Jia. You're an amazing person and I'm so glad to get to know you."



thanx alot Laura!!!!im glad 2 to know u!!!ur an amazing author!!!i juss read excerpt frm d book....nd its..."


Thanks again, Jia, for so many wonderful compliments! :)


message 10: by Jia

Jia yousuf Laura wrote: "Thanks, Jia. You're an amazing person and I'm so glad to get to know you."



thanx alot Laura!!!!im glad 2 to know u!!!ur an amazing author!!!i juss read excerpt frm d book....nd its awesome,beautiful,amazing!!!!


message 9: by Laura

Laura Burks Thanks, Jia. You're an amazing person and I'm so glad to get to know you.


message 8: by Jia

Jia yousuf Laura wrote: "Hey Jia!

I'm so happy you finally have Altered!!! You've made my day. Hope you enjoy! :)"




my happiness has no boundaries Laura!!!!im finally gonna read it!!!happy 2 know this news made ur day!:D yes i will surely enjoy!!:D


message 7: by Laura

Laura Burks Hey Jia!

I'm so happy you finally have Altered!!! You've made my day. Hope you enjoy! :)


message 6: by Jia

Jia yousuf U know WAT??????i am finally getting Altered!!!!!im so freaking HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!:D


message 5: by Jia

Jia yousuf Laura wrote: "Jia wrote: "Laura wrote: "I'm smiling over here at you. :)"

are u smiling at me?:)"

Of course I am! :)"


awww!!!!even im smiling:)!


message 4: by Laura

Laura Burks Jia wrote: "Laura wrote: "I'm smiling over here at you. :)"

are u smiling at me?:)"


Of course I am! :)


message 3: by Jia

Jia yousuf Laura wrote: "I'm smiling over here at you. :)"

are u smiling at me?:)


message 2: by Laura

Laura Burks I'm smiling over here at you. :)


message 1: by Jia

Jia yousuf u should not say thanx... i shud say thanx!


SO thanks for accepting my friend request!:D


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