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D. Thrush

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in New York, The United States
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D. Thrush mixes it up with Literary & Women’s Fiction, PG-rated Rom Coms, and a Spiritual Inspirational novel. All her books explore family and friendship, love and romance, relationships and life. She writes from the heart and finds it difficult to part with her characters when their stories end, hence several sequels. All books are standalones.

“Fairy Tale Karma” was a #1 Amazon Bestseller, “Guardian of the Light” earned a B.R.A.G. Medallion, and “The Daughter Claus” (which her mother told her to write) was a finalist for the Ian Book of the Year, Wishing Shelf Awards, and Readers’ Favorites. Three books and a free prequel complete the popular Santina Series.

She enjoys reading (of course!), taking walks, brain games, movies (she was an ex
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D. Thrush I agree! I think Kristen Stewart would be a great Tina Claus. I can see her as a smart college student who underestimates herself. I can also imagine …moreI agree! I think Kristen Stewart would be a great Tina Claus. I can see her as a smart college student who underestimates herself. I can also imagine Juno Temple who can be quirky. I'd love to see an actress bring this character alive!(less)
D. Thrush I'm actually thinking of fictionalizing this. I have odd memories from my childhood. Mysterious people and happenings. My mother has Alzheimer's so I'…moreI'm actually thinking of fictionalizing this. I have odd memories from my childhood. Mysterious people and happenings. My mother has Alzheimer's so I'll never find out the truth.(less)
Average rating: 3.89 · 1,471 ratings · 269 reviews · 14 distinct worksSimilar authors
The Daughter Claus

3.71 avg rating — 601 ratings — published 2013 — 6 editions
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The Santa Secret: Santina S...

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Fairy Tale Karma

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The Claus Cause

4.18 avg rating — 98 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions
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All the Little Secrets

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Merrily Ever After (Santina...

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The More the Merrier (Santi...

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Whims & Vices

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Guardian of the Light

3.86 avg rating — 35 ratings — published 2013 — 8 editions
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Little Secrets Revealed

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Hiding 5 kittens

I used to work at a veterinary clinic. It was mostly fun and sometimes heartbreaking. Some of the names people chose for their pets were clever and amusing. There was Larry the cat and a black cat named Oprah. That’s when I rescued 5 black kittens about to be euthanized and brought them home to my no-pets-allowed apartment. The manager came to my door and said that someone had spotted a kitten in Read more of this blog post »
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The Four Agreements by Miguel Ruiz
"I was talking with my counselor one day and she handed me this book to read, with the caveat that the important parts are the sections on the four agreements themselves. She said that if I didn't want to read before or after them, it would be okay, t" Read more of this review »
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"I used to work at a veterinary clinic. It was mostly fun and sometimes heartbreaking. Some of the names people chose for their pets were clever and amusing. There was Larry the cat and a black cat named Oprah. That’s when I rescued 5 black kittens..." Read more of this blog post »
D. Thrush and 39 other people liked Madeline's review of Lulu in Hollywood:
Lulu in Hollywood by Louise Brooks
"After reading Laura Moriarty's The Chaperone and being disappointed by its noticeable lack of Louise Brooks, I wanted to find a nonfiction account of the silent film star's life. Luckily, in addition to the numerous biographies available, Brooks als" Read more of this review »
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
"A great beach read! Or week-end read? Actually, just a great read! A romance that will make you feel good and keep turning the pages."
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The Silver Squad by Marty Essen
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Barry and Beth reunite at a senior living facility and decide to take off on a road trip for a few adventures. Jenny, who is on the run from an abusive husband, joins them. After disarming a mass shooter with a can of SPAM, they decide to dedicate th ...more
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The Price of Honey
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Compelling premise but too short at 34 pages with a strange abrupt ending.
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Confronting the Presidents by Bill O'Reilly
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I wanted to read an objective, concise history of all the presidents. My first problem with the book is that the photos of each president are located in the back of the book instead of in their chapters. It also would’ve been helpful to put the term ...more
F*ck Me by Arielle   Miller
" I liked your book An Old Soul. Very well written, compelling, unique, and unpredictable. "
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Quotes by D. Thrush  (?)
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“Give me the gamblers and the dreamers.”
D. Thrush, Fate & Flirtations

“We live for books.”
Umberto Eco

“We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star. But we can understand the Universe. That makes us something very special.”
Stephen Hawking

“The best index to a person's character is how he treats people who can't do him any good, and how he treats people who can't fight back.”
Abigail Van Buren

“Reading was my escape and my comfort, my consolation, my stimulant of choice: reading for the pure pleasure of it, for the beautiful stillness that surrounds you when you hear an author's words reverberating in your head.”
Paul Auster, The Brooklyn Follies

“The one thing we can never get enough of is love. And the one thing we never give enough of is love.”
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