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Gina M. Engman

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Gina M. Engman is an indie author who enjoys a classic novel, adventure stories, fantasy, children’s books, coffee, and a good laugh. Her favorite book of all time is "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland."

Her debut novel is the portal fantasy "The Mark of the Artist," and recently released a companion short story "Maisie's Escape." She plans to dust off some other stories she’s had in a drawer. In her spare time she’s a marketing communications writer.

Gina lives in Northern California with her husband and two children.
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Gina M. Engman This Summer my list was dominated by kid's books, reading to my kiddos is a Joy and a Dream. We read the Land of Stories novels and also now reading T…moreThis Summer my list was dominated by kid's books, reading to my kiddos is a Joy and a Dream. We read the Land of Stories novels and also now reading Treasure Island.

Since my first novel came out just recently, my own reading took a minor break. Now it's onward, so my Fall list includes reading Fool by Christopher Moore. (less)
Gina M. Engman Easy: Wonderland from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. This book is my All.Time.Favorite. if I were so lucky as to fall down the rabbit hole, my firs…moreEasy: Wonderland from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. This book is my All.Time.Favorite. if I were so lucky as to fall down the rabbit hole, my first stop would be to the mad tea party, then off to see the Mock Turtle and The Gryphon. And I'd make sure to keep the key in my pocket before I tried to Drink anything! the other thing I'd do is take a moment to chat with The Dodo, as that was the character Lewis Carroll said he based on himself, and to speak with him would also be another dream come true. (less)
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Last week a friend of mine had to talk me out of deleting the draft of my new book. I told her I was “this” close to just sending it all to the recycle bin and then also throwing out all of my notes and sketches—EVERYTHING! I’d come to the point where I HATE my […]
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