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With a passion for a good wholesome story, Gardner dives into the adult and young adult fantasy genres. She is both a best selling author and an award winning illustrator who lives in the Pacific Northwest, USA. Dabbling in screenwriting, she's won screenings and a trophy for some of her film projects.

She loves a tale that ignites imaginations, strengthens friendships, spurs courage and applauds honor. Though she targets her stories for young adults, her books are enjoyed by all ages.

D.L. Gardner is a columnist for the science fiction and fantasy publication Amazing Stories Magazine
http://amazingstoriesmag.com/2017/10/...

Librarian Note: Also writes under the pen name Dianne Lynn Gardner.
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My husband is building a swing and arbor under our wisteria. It's in full bloom right now and smells so wonderful! Between the wisteria and the lilacs I would call my yard a perfume garden. I've been writing book 3.2, the sequel to Layla. After reading Robert Jordan's 14 book series Wheel of Time, I'm approaching how I write in a new way. I hope you all enjoy it! This is turning into a new series, Read more of this blog post »

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	Ian's Realm Saga (Ian's Realm Saga, #1-3) by D.L. Gardner (Goodreads Author), Dianne Lynn Gardner (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 95 ratings — published 2012 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Where the Yellow Violets Grow by D.L. Gardner (Goodreads Author), Dianne Lynn Gardner (Goodreads Author), John Renehan (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.54 avg rating — 26 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	An Unconventional Mr. Peadlebody 3.82 avg rating — 38 ratings — published 2016 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Far Side of Heaven 4.67 avg rating — 15 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Thread of a Spider by Dianne Lynn Gardner (Goodreads Author), D.L. Gardner (Goodreads Author) 4.70 avg rating — 30 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dylan by D.L. Gardner (Goodreads Author), Les Solot Les (Illustrator), Samantha Bohrman (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 4.83 avg rating — 6 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Reuben (A Tale of the Four Wizards, #4) by D.L. Gardner (Goodreads Author), Dianne Lynn Gardner (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Diary of a Conjurer (Ian's Realm Saga, #4) by Dianne Lynn Gardner (Goodreads Author), D.L. Gardner (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2016 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cassandra's Castle (Ian's Realm Saga, #5) by Dianne Lynn Gardner (Goodreads Author), D.L. Gardner (Goodreads Author) 4.62 avg rating — 13 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sasha: The Secret of Barnacle Bay by D.L. Gardner (Goodreads Author), Dianne Lynn Gardner (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2015	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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This is the historical account of the potato famine that everyone should read. It's a hard book to get through. One will never look at hunger, or the history of Ireland, the same afterward. ...more
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Fascinating and passionate account of what was going on in Ireland after Easter Rising. Excellent book by someone who was there.
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D.L. Gardner rated a book it was amazing On Another Man's Wound by Ernie O'Malley	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Moving first hand account of the battle in Ireland. Well written, historically accurate and compelling.
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D.L. Gardner rated a book it was amazing On Another Man's Wound by Ernie O'Malley	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Moving first hand account of the battle in Ireland. Well written, historically accurate and compelling.
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D.L. Gardner rated a book liked it 1921: The Great Novel of the Irish Civil War by Morgan Llywelyn	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I found this somewhat dry. Well researched, but read more like a history book than a novel.
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D.L. Gardner rated a book it was amazing Shattered Reality (Brooklyn and Bo Chronicles: Book One) by Brenda Perlin (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A moving account of over coming a personal tragedy.
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D.L. Gardner rated a book it was amazing The Abduction of Lilly Waters by T.M. Novak (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A suspenseful well written story.
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D.L. Gardner has read DADspirations: The 1st 100 Days of Fatherhood. Tips for Parenting Every New Dad and Dad-to-Be Should Know. by Pete Densmore (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This is a really good book. All dads should read it! (moms too).
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