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Joanne Van Leerdam
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Influences
Tennyson, Whitman, Bronte, Poe, Dickinson, Paterson, Lawson.
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December 2009
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https://www.goodreads.com/JoanneVanLeerdam
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A really good read! While some history textbooks are interesting and quite easy to read, it is also fair to say that many are written by historians who do not seem to mind that their works are either lofty, dull, or both. The beauty of historical fic ...more |
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"This was fun! Lots of short creepy stories, something I am particularly fond of. 😉 As a horror writer myself, I'm always glad to pick up anything scary.
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A most enjoyable read. As someone who has always loved Tennyson's poem 'The Lady of Shalott', the title of this book caught my eye and imagination immediately. Rather than being a retelling of the poem, however, this book is a speculative fantasy abo ...more |
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An entertaining short read. If you have ever suspected that the ‘happy ever after’ of fairy tales wasn’t actually true, you might just enjoy this story. This is a dark fantasy sequel to Cinderella that brings with it a very different set of premises ...more |
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A chilling story. 'A Perfect Memory' is a psychological horror short story that twists reality, layering distortion upon disorientation, and making the reader question their perceptions just as the characters do. The setting really is the star of thi ...more |
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Breathtaking psychological thriller. ‘The Feels’ is a gripping psychological thriller that explores ideas of guilt, secrecy, and vengeance through the experiences of Ariel, the protagonist of the story, and her interactions with those close to her as ...more |
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An enjoyable and interesting book. 'The King's Hounds' is a murder mystery set in Oxford during the reign of King Cnut. An unlikely duo, Winston and Halfdan form a friendship that is still in its early stages when they find themselves assigned the job ...more |
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An enjoyable and interesting book. 'The King's Hounds' is a murder mystery set in Oxford during the reign of King Cnut. An unlikely duo, Winston and Halfdan form a friendship that is still in its early stages when they find themselves assigned the job ...more |
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“Whatever your dreams may be, never dismiss them as impossible. Always hope. Always try. You just never know when things will happen.”
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“As writers, we should remind ourselves, and each other, that Jane Austen and JK Rowling got rejected by publishers, too.”
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“Doing anything worthwhile will present challenges, but everyone who achieves their goal is an ordinary person who becomes extraordinary.”
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“Whatever your dreams may be, never dismiss them as impossible. Always hope. Always try. You just never know when things will happen.”
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“As writers, we should remind ourselves, and each other, that Jane Austen and JK Rowling got rejected by publishers, too.”
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“Doing anything worthwhile will present challenges, but everyone who achieves their goal is an ordinary person who becomes extraordinary.”
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