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Cloud S. Riser

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Born

in St. Paul, The United States

August 29

Website

http://cloudydayclub.weebly.com

Twitter

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Young Adult, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Romance

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Stephen King, K.A. Applegate, D.J. MacHale, Joseph Delany ...more

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The Artist Formerly Known as J.F. Jenkins.

Yes, I've changed my pen name. If you're redirected here after looking up one of my old books, that's why. Rather than rebuild my profile here on Goodreads, I've simply decided to combine my books into one place.

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I am Cloud S. Riser and I'm a storyteller. Step into my worlds. There is a little bit of everything. Romance, mystical creatures, bizarre new worlds, and great adventures. ...more

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Average rating: 3.83 · 863 ratings · 326 reviews · 49 distinct works

	Legend of the Inero Dragon (The Dragons Saga, #2) 3.67 avg rating — 121 ratings — published 2012 — 3 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
	Legend of the Touched (The Dragons Saga, #3) 4.02 avg rating — 82 ratings — published 2012 — 4 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
	A Slow Burning Fire 3.36 avg rating — 92 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
	Agendas (Vala, #2) 3.72 avg rating — 58 ratings — published 2011 — 4 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
	Legend of the Forbidden (The Dragons Saga, #4) 3.88 avg rating — 43 ratings — published 2012 — 3 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
	Battlefield (Battlefield, #1) 3.74 avg rating — 23 ratings — published 2012 — 5 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
	Legend of the Tribes (The Dragons Saga, #5) 3.55 avg rating — 22 ratings — published 2013	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
	Heritage (Vala, #2) 3.65 avg rating — 20 ratings — published 2012 — 3 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
	Appointed (Vala, #3) 3.81 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2012 — 3 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
	Legend of the Great Dragon (The Dragons Saga, #6) 2.90 avg rating — 21 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

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Vala (4 books)
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The Achlivan Cycle (3 books)
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How to Try Again: An Approachable Guide to Navigating Chaos and Making Change THAT STICKS

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ADHD Mastery for Adults: A 3-in-1 Workbook for Focus, Emotional Balance & Executive Function: A Science-Based System with Daily Coaching, Cognitive Tools & Exercises to Build Habits and Improve

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