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J.G. MacLeod

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J.G. MacLeod is an award-winning, Canadian author who earned a university degree in Honors English and history with a focus on 19th-century British studies. Her novel, Lady Ellen, which is set in Ireland in the 1840s, won the 2018 Breakthrough Novel Award for Historical Fiction and a Readers' Favorite Book Award (Honorable Mention, 2019). The Future Bride & The Past Love were both named 'Finalist' in the Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards for 'Romance' (2020 & 2021).

J.G. MacLeod also possesses a university degree in Education with nineteen years teaching experience, including creative writing, English literature, literary theory, and psychology. Her novel Abalone won the 2018 Online Book Club Book of the Year Award for 'Othe
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J.G. MacLeod I work through it by switching focus, allowing me to still be productive. If I am struggling with a particular scene or character, I will move to rese…moreI work through it by switching focus, allowing me to still be productive. If I am struggling with a particular scene or character, I will move to researching a historical event or term that I need for an upcoming scene or dialogue so that I don't lose time on my project completely. Usually with a short break and with accomplishing other aspects of my project(s), I am able to continue writing within a day. I find this motivates me more than leaving the project altogether. (less)
J.G. MacLeod Thanks for your question. I would tell my younger writing self to definitely schedule in 1 hour of writing per night in order to stay focused on the c…moreThanks for your question. I would tell my younger writing self to definitely schedule in 1 hour of writing per night in order to stay focused on the craft even during busy times. I would also encourage her to be brave and always write her truth, even if it's difficult.(less)
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Abalone

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Lady Ellen (The Adventures ...

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A Moment in Time

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Abalone by J.G.  MacLeod
"Abalone is a psychological drama written by independent author J.G. MacLeod. This novel focuses on a young woman, named Liz, whose life takes a dramatic turn during her senior year of high school.

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I had the pleasure of reading an ARC copy of Mayhem and Magic by Helena M. Craggs and loved every second of it! With its fast pace, likeable characters, and intriguing plot, YA and New Adult readers, fantasy lovers, and
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Abalone by J.G.  MacLeod
"Abalone, a novel by Author J.G. MacLeod, is bravely and sensitively written about a young woman's story of abuse. It's an insightful, occasionally unsettling portrait of a young woman living with circumstances that steadily undermine her sense of sel" Read more of this review »
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My original plan was to read Ivy Logan’s YA fantasy novel, Broken, with my teenage daughter, but her many extracurricular activities delayed our progress. I decided to begin again during my spring break, this time alone. I finished it quickly due to ...more
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I had the pleasure of reading Moraline with my three, middle-grade daughters. We all loved this tale of adventure, friendship, and hope.

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I thoroughly enjoyed The Homecoming by Ken McCarthy. While this book delves into serious issues and portrays them realistically, which may be sensitive for some readers, it’s well worth the emotional journey of reading it.

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My girls and I are hooked on the Simone LaFray Mysteries Series. Already fans of the book's young detective after reading the Chocolatiers' Ball, we were excited to dive into this second instalment. It did not disappoint.

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"This is a great book.
I loved how Brigid mentions Outlander in passing.
She is kickass strong female lost in time.
I loved the endings.
I highly recommend this book."
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“They were just being friendly," I said more softly, reaching out to touch James on the arm. I suddenly found myself lying on my side on the floor and realized in shock that James had shoved me - hard. He was looking down at me, his teeth gritted and his eyes flashing.”
J.G. MacLeod, Abalone

“I had come down on the same arm that James had grabbed in the car and it throbbed. I pulled off my sweater to look at it in the mirror and winced when I noticed finger marks on my forearm and a large purple bruise already forming on my elbow; I could only imagine what it would look like tomorrow when it really started to turn colour.”
J.G. MacLeod, Abalone

“​“Ye can ask God tae forgive ye,” Ferghus suggested,”
J.G. MacLeod, The Future Bride

“As the bus pulled away from the curb, James raised his hand in a small wave; he was still standing there when we reached the end of the street, like a beacon on a lighthouse warning tall ships to be careful in the fog.”
J.G. MacLeod, Abalone

“I know," I said, "but there's something about James that draws me in. I can't explain it." I shrugged my shoulders.
"Well, I can," Jan said with frustration, "it's called abuse."
I was shocked. "What?" I managed to say.
"You heard me," Jan replied. "James controls everything you do. He says jump and you ask how high.”
J.G. MacLeod, Abalone

“They were just being friendly," I said more softly, reaching out to touch James on the arm. I suddenly found myself lying on my side on the floor and realized in shock that James had shoved me - hard. He was looking down at me, his teeth gritted and his eyes flashing.”
J.G. MacLeod, Abalone

“I had come down on the same arm that James had grabbed in the car and it throbbed. I pulled off my sweater to look at it in the mirror and winced when I noticed finger marks on my forearm and a large purple bruise already forming on my elbow; I could only imagine what it would look like tomorrow when it really started to turn colour.”
J.G. MacLeod, Abalone

“Their door was open. My mother was kneeling on the floor, her body racked with uncontrollable sobbing. There was a broken glass on the floor beside her. My father was standing at the far end of the room with his back to the doorway. Both of his hands were pressed against the wall and his head was bent. When I crossed the threshold he turned and scowled. "Go back to bed, Ellen," he commanded.”
J.G. MacLeod, Lady Ellen

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