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Kathy Brasby

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Kathy is a former journalist who now writes stories about resilience, faith, and overcoming. Her book, "Cutting Through Despair: Dare to Hope," tells the stories of individuals who persevered despite overwhelming hardships.

Kathy has a BA in English and a MA in Theological studies. She has earned several writing awards and has had pieces included in anthologies, newspapers, and magazines.

Other hobbies include photography and videography.

She lives on a hobby farm near Fort Morgan, Colorado. ...more

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	Death, Where is Thy Sting?: Recovery from the Loss of Our Loved Ones and Preparation for Our Own Final Days by Shari Howard McMinn (Goodreads Author), Marcia K. Washburn (Contributor), Jim Crone (Contributor) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 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

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Networking for Authors: Strategies to Supercharge Your Writing Career (Self-Publishing with Dale Book 4)

by Dale L. Roberts (Goodreads Author)

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Crowdfunding Your Fiction: A Best Practices Guide

by Loren Coleman

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Esprit De Corpse: Semper Die Volume Two

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Kathy Brasby rated a book it was amazing The Things We Can Change by Karyne Norton (Goodreads Author)	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
I’ve always found time travel stories a fascinating puzzle. Karyne Norton’s The Things We Can Change did not disappoint as a high-octane entry into the time travel genre that delivers on page-turning tension and imaginative world-building. From the f ...more
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The Hole Man by Dan Daetz is an engaging sci fi adventure that balances high-stakes conflict with meaningful character growth. The world-building is descriptive and immersive, setting a strong stage for the action. A standout moment is the aerial bat ...more
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Kathy Brasby rated a book it was amazing One, Two, Buckle My Shoe (Hercule Poirot, #23) by Agatha Christie	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
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A Study of Shattered Spells by Josiah DeGraaf is great example of magical realism fantasy done right. From the very first page, I was hooked by the world-building, specifically the incredibly creative magic system. It is distinct and fascinating. How ...more
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Kathy’s Quotes

“Beware of artists. They mix with all classes of society and are therefore most dangerous."— Queen Victoria”
― Queen Victoria

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“Do not be dismayed by the brokenness of the world. All things break. And all things can be mended. Not with time, as they say, but with intention. So go. Love intentionally, extravagantly, unconditionally. The broken world waits in darkness for the light that is you.”
― L.R. Knost

tags: darkness, hope-quotes, inspirational-quotes, light, world

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“Hope is holding on to the promises of God.”
― Lailah Gifty Akita, The Wings of Hope: Survivor

tags: adversity-quotes, don-t-give-up, don-t-quit, hope, hope-and-life, hope-quotes, inner-strength, inspirational-quotes

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