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Aimie K. Runyan

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Historical Fiction, Fiction

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Aimie K. Runyan writes to celebrate history’s unsung heroines. She has been honored as a Historical Novel Society Editors’ Choice selection, as a three-time finalist for the Colorado Book Awards, and as a nominee for the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writer of the Year. Aimie is active as an educator and speaker in the writing community and beyond. Her next books, The Castle Keepers (in collaboration with J'nell Ciesielski and Rachel McMillan) and A Bakery in Paris will release in 2023 from Harper Collins. Also from Harper Collins, Aimie's contemporary Women's Fiction debut, The Memory of Lavender and Sage, will release in early 2024. She lives in Colorado with her amazing husband, two (usually) adorable children, two (always) adorable kitties, an ...more

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Aimie K. Runyan Stop aspiring, start writing. There are a million people peddling advice. Some of it is good, some of it isn't. A lot of it is contradictory. The only…moreStop aspiring, start writing. There are a million people peddling advice. Some of it is good, some of it isn't. A lot of it is contradictory. The only bit of it I've never been able to argue with is that in order to learn the craft of writing, you must write. A lot. Often. Daily if you can. Find the medium that works for you--laptop, notepad and fountain pen, iPhone, marble slab and chisel--what have you, and keep it with you always. Even if you can only work for 10 minutes some days, it's all forward momentum, which is absolutely key to success. (less)
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Will there be a third "Daughters of New France" book?
Aimie K. Runyan I hope someday in the future! I have a plot laid out for a book 3 and possibly even 4, but have shifted my focus to more current issues in women's his…moreI hope someday in the future! I have a plot laid out for a book 3 and possibly even 4, but have shifted my focus to more current issues in women's history, as it seems that's what the market is after. I'd love to finish out the series, though!(less)
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Thank you all so much for reading Sabrina’s story. This was definitely an adventure to write and an absolute joy. I am here if you have any questions or would like me to come visit your book club!

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~Aimie
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"Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

At the start, I didn't like this book and where it was going, but as I continued to read it, " Read more of this review »
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"WOW!! This is a book you will not want to miss!!

While there is a small amount of romance (and yes, a happily ever after!) - it really isn't the main theme in this amazingly well written story.... (which I loved, just an FYI if you're looking for that" Read more of this review »
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“The longer I live, I find the people I struggle to get along with were never worth getting along with in the first place.”
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