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Jo-Ann Carson

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Jo-Ann Carson
~A little bit of magic~
Jo-Ann Carson is an award-winning author who loves the magic of storytelling. She writes evocative settings, strong characters, and fast-paced plots. Her current project, Fangsters, is a six book, urban fantasy series about a sorceress blackmailed into running an academy for delinquent, teenage vampires.
To date, Jo-Ann Carson has published 37 stories. Her latest series are: Fangsters, the Dial Witch Trilogy, The Perfect Brew Trilogy, the Ghost & Abby Mysteries, and the Gambling Ghosts Novellas.
A firm believer in the magic of our everyday lives, Jo-Ann loves watching sunrises, walking the beaches with her poodle near her home in the Pacific Northwest, and reading books by a crackling wood fire. You can fi
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Jo-Ann Carson I haven't experienced paralyzing writer's block. Yet.
I do have "fuzzy" days when the words don't come as easily, but I make myself put words on the pa…more
I haven't experienced paralyzing writer's block. Yet.
I do have "fuzzy" days when the words don't come as easily, but I make myself put words on the page knowing that I can fix them later.
When I'm stuck on a plot point I go for a walk or talk to my husband or friends. Sometimes I just need to get a way from the draft for a bit of time and let my muse sort things out.
Writing is a fascinating process.(less)
Jo-Ann Carson The joy of creating a story. There's nothing like it. To create something out of nothing gives a great sense of accomplishment.
And then when others te…more
The joy of creating a story. There's nothing like it. To create something out of nothing gives a great sense of accomplishment.
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Letter 15 Isadora to Callum

Callum,

I keep turning everything over in my head. What you tell me is so alarming and yet it feels true. The question is who. Who is behind it all, pulling the strings, threatening our world.

You must tell me.

You must tell me.

You are the oldest being I have ever known. You understand our realm and its workings more deeply than anyone alive — or otherwise. You were the

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One Cookie Short of Christmas by Jo-Ann Carson
"Why would someone kill an elf?

Anna is volunteering at the school’s Christmas baking table. The fun event is interrupted when an elf is murdered. Anna wants justice for the victim and digs into the case to find the killer.

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"What a fun book and a entertaining ending, Anna Maple certainly has the nose and organisation for mysteries. I did not guess the murderer but I knew It just could not be Miss Marples best friend.
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“As the coffee slid down my throat and the caffeine penetrated my haze, I wondered why he had returned so soon. I pulled my scraggly housecoat tightly around me. His gray eyes looked far too awake for this time of the day. He must be one of those morning people. After sitting contentedly for five minutes his left knee began to fidget. I enjoyed his discomfort. Call me mean, but anyone who dares enter my domain before my first cup of coffee deserves no less. I kept drinking, closing my eyes to express my bliss and taking a wee bit of pleasure in his discomfort.”
Jo-Ann Carson, Death by Tarot Card

“I have one cup of coffee every morning just to start the day off right. The other ones are to keep me out of jail, help me form sentences, and fuel my razor sharp wit.” ~N. Hoffman”
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“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.”
Albert Einstein

“You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching,
Love like you'll never be hurt,
Sing like there's nobody listening,
And live like it's heaven on earth.”
William W. Purkey

“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”
Dr. Seuss

“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”
Oscar Wilde

“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”
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Jo-Ann Carson Simon wrote: "Thanks for looking me up, Jo-Ann."

My pleasure:)


Jo-Ann Carson Rai
I like that. Good to meet you.
Best
Jo-Ann


message 6: by Rai

Rai Very glad to have you as a friend, Jo-Ann!

Write on!

~Rai


message 5: by Simon

Simon Thanks for looking me up, Jo-Ann.


Jo-Ann Carson Hi Derick
I love the title of your book. I'll take a look.
Best
Jo-Ann


Derick Hudson Thanks for the connection, Jo-Ann! You may like my 2012 debut,a hilarious Irish romcom called 'Dysfunctional Romance!' which has 17 five star reviews on Amazon and over 7,000 followers on Twitter already. see my blog for details:
www.derickhudson.blogspot.com
Kind regards,
Derick


Jo-Ann Carson Savannah
My pleasure, and to be sure, I will stay naughty:)
Jo-Ann


Savannah Jo-Ann, thank you for the friendship.
Stay naughty,
Savannah
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