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Jennifer McMahon

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in Hartford, Connecticut, The United States
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I'm the author of thirteen novels, including Promise Not to Tell, The Winter People, and my upcoming release, Stay Buried. I live on the Gulf Coast of Florida with my partner, Drea. ...more

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Jennifer McMahon First, I’m so happy to hear you’re reading again and that you go so sucked into The Winter People, Melissa! Second, gosh, what a great question! I’ve …moreFirst, I’m so happy to hear you’re reading again and that you go so sucked into The Winter People, Melissa! Second, gosh, what a great question! I’ve written about ghosts, bringing people back from the dead, evil fairies, shape shifting monsters… all kinds of spooky and fascinating stuff. But, one thing I’ve always wanted to write about but have been too scared so far… demons. They freak me out bigtime. I actually have an idea for a demon possession book, but it hasn’t gone anywhere because even doing the research scares me! But, my writing motto has always been “write what scares you” so maybe it’s time for me to face my fears and open that particular door (I just hope nothing too, too frightening comes out!). (less)
Jennifer McMahon Thanks for the question, Pam! I'm so happy you enjoyed The Winter People! My next book, The Drowning Kind, will be out on April 6th! It's available fo…moreThanks for the question, Pam! I'm so happy you enjoyed The Winter People! My next book, The Drowning Kind, will be out on April 6th! It's available for pre-order now. And I'm hard at work on the next one! Thanks for your support!


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6 weeks to go!

My next book, The Children on the Hill, hits the shelves in six weeks! You can pre-order today at bit.ly/ChildrenontheHill — there's also a Goodreads giveaway that you can enter through March 28, click here to enter!

I'm so excited to share this book with you! Read more of this blog post »
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“Sometimes what a person needs most is to be forgiven.”
Jennifer McMahon, Island of Lost Girls

“If snow melts down to water, does it still remember being snow?”
Jennifer McMahon, The Winter People

“Madness is always a wonderful excuse, don’t you think? For doing terrible things to other people.”
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“You don't waste October sunshine. Soon the old autumn sun would bed down in cloud blankets, and there would be weeks of gray rain before it finally decided to snow.”

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We are ready to enjoy October sunshine with some books! :)

 
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Samantha Boyette Any chance there is a new book coming out soon?


Dustin Greetings, Jennifer!

I hope this finds you well.:)


I really appreciate the friendship acceptance, thank you!


Adrianna Thanks so much for adding me as a friend, Jennifer. I hope you don't mind if I invite you to my reading group. Feel free to decline the invitation if you are not interested. I look forward to writing reviews on your books in the near future! I'm such a fan!


Pamela Hey Jennifer...Thanks for accepting my friend request.


Daniel
Hi Jennifer, I've added Promise Not to Tell, Island of Lost Girls and your other book My Tiki Girl to my to-read list.


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