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Colleen Campbell McLain

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Born

in Minnetonka Minnesota, The United States

Website

http://www.colleenmclain.com

Genre

Contemporary, Romance, Historical Fiction

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Carl Hiassen, Jennifer Cruise ...more

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March 2013

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Born and raised in Minnesota, I wasn't a very popular girl. my shyness kept me isolated which is why I started reading, and then writing. My first novel was a 3rd graders idea of adventure. Trixie Beldon influnced me greatly, but as you can guess the story was strong the writing weak. Since then (29 years later) I was picked up by Kensington press, a short lived success. When my editor left, my stable option was not picked up and other editors didn't like my work. After a few submissions to other publishers and rejection after rejection I lay my pen down for a while. A week later I was back at it only this time I forgot the historicals which I never really wanted to write anyway. Dream Walkin' has earned 5 five stars on Amazon, and 2 five s
Born and raised in Minnesota, I wasn't a very popular girl. my shyness kept me isolated which is why I started reading, and then writing. My first novel was a 3rd graders idea of adventure. Trixie Beldon influnced me greatly, but as you can guess the story was strong the writing weak. Since then (29 years later) I was picked up by Kensington press, a short lived success. When my editor left, my stable option was not picked up and other editors didn't like my work. After a few submissions to other publishers and rejection after rejection I lay my pen down for a while. A week later I was back at it only this time I forgot the historicals which I never really wanted to write anyway. Dream Walkin' has earned 5 five stars on Amazon, and 2 five stars on B&N, 4 of 4 stars on line book club. Castaway Heart has 3 of four stars on We love romance. Just Like in Key Largo is my next to be published and the previews I set up on Goodreads looks promising.
I often wish I could be one of those who write pulitzer prize worthy work, write something more than as my friends call "fluff" but then I am reminded by others that "fluff" is feel good work for those who need a break from everyday life, and that the creator of 007 is also the creator Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. So who says there may not be some pulitzer idea lurking between the next two books.
Dream Walkin', my latest creation, is available on Amazon for a whopping $2.99, or if you wait until May 31st it free for the day. I am on the final chapter of Just Like in Key Largo, a fun little ghost story, which I hope to have up by mid June. The timing depends on my line editor because I still have trouble with participles dangling and spell check doesn't always offer the correct spelling.
Beyond this, I am mother to one daughter, now a grammy. I do a little video called “Story Time from Grammy Land” for my granddaughter whose still a little too young to appreciate my efforts but one day... I enjoy travel and scuba diving. I am an ordained minister and market a little beach wedding business here in Naples. And of course I love to write. ...more

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Colleen McLain delivers a page turning mystery, suspense, and romance rolled into one with her book Dream Walkin'. Set in a rugged Minnesota small town, the last stop before open wilderness and the Canadian Border. A town where everybody knows everybody and their business, except for Kelly Calla Read more of this blog post »

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Average rating: 4.4 · 10 ratings · 3 reviews · 3 distinct works

	Castaway Heart 4.29 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 1991	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
	Dream Walkin' it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2013 — 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
	Dream Walkin' really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2012 — 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