Laura Burks

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Laura Burks

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My writing career began as a freelance writer as well as the creator and writer of a business newsletter. Public speaking and writing speeches are what led me to dig deep and find my true passion – writing young adult novels. My debut novel, ALTERED, a young adult paranormal romance mystery is now available.

When I'm not writing or just being me, I work for the Boys & Girls Club teaching “Get Real About Violence” an anti-bullying course to local elementary school children. Several months out of the year, I work with middle school students in a Youth Legislature Program. I live in the beautiful Deep South of Louisiana with my husband, our two children (ages 16 & 20) two dogs and a cat who allows us to share his home.

I love old movies, but my
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It's A Wonderful Life!

Now that summer has come to an end, and we've said a very happy goodbye to heat and humidity, it's time for a change. I don't know how you feel, but whenever cooler temperatures start my day, I feel different. More energized and simply...happy. Look around and notice that people are smiling more and seem to be in a better mood.

I came across a saying that I now think is my new way of thinking. "Sto Read more of this blog post »
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Published on November 06, 2013 06:22
Average rating: 3.95 · 91 ratings · 29 reviews · 1 distinct work
Altered

3.95 avg rating — 91 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions
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“Just because you can make a choice, doesn’t mean you should. Some things are better left alone.”
Laura Burks, Altered

“Every decision we make in our life, for
whatever reason we make it, molds us as who we are. What matters is what you do with it.”
Laura Burks, Altered

“I fear...someone knowing all my secrets." --Jess Parkin, page 62,”
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Cover to Cover Ch...: Michelle (shelli_m)'s 250 in 2011! 173 78 Dec 29, 2011 07:37AM  
“I fear...someone knowing all my secrets." --Jess Parkin, page 62,”
Laura Burks, Altered

“To die will be an awfully big adventure.”
J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan

“Every decision we make in our life, for
whatever reason we make it, molds us as who we are. What matters is what you do with it.”
Laura Burks, Altered

“I wanted to like him, and yet, a small part of me needed to fear him.”
Laura Burks, Altered

“Just because you can make a choice, doesn’t mean you should. Some things are better left alone.”
Laura Burks, Altered

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message 16: by Laura

Laura Burks Jia wrote: "heyy Laura check my review out!!and very Happy Birthday to Altered!I am all praises for it!lovely book!:)"

Hey!! You are so very kind, Jia. I'm going to read your review right now. Thanks for being so excited. :)


message 15: by J

J heyy Laura check my review out!!and very Happy Birthday to Altered!I am all praises for it!lovely book!:)


message 14: by Laura

Laura Burks Jia wrote: "Laura!!! *jumping around with excitement* finally i have the book in my possession!!!!im gonna start reading it like 2day!:) stay tuned for my review!!!!!!
it wont be too long!:D"


Jia!! It's so good to hear from you. I'm very excited you have Altered and you're ready to read. Looking forward to your review. Have a great weekend!!!


message 13: by J

J Laura!!! *jumping around with excitement* finally i have the book in my possession!!!!im gonna start reading it like 2day!:) stay tuned for my review!!!!!!
it wont be too long!:D


message 12: by J

J Laura wrote: "Jia wrote: "Laura wrote: "Thanks, Jia. You're an amazing person and I'm so glad to get to know you."



thanx alot Laura!!!!im glad 2 to know u!!!ur an amazing author!!!i juss read excerpt frm d bo..."


Laura wrote: "Jia wrote: "Laura wrote: "Thanks, Jia. You're an amazing person and I'm so glad to get to know you."



thanx alot Laura!!!!im glad 2 to know u!!!ur an amazing author!!!i juss read excerpt frm d bo..."



my pleasure always Laura!


message 11: by Laura

Laura Burks Jia wrote: "Laura wrote: "Thanks, Jia. You're an amazing person and I'm so glad to get to know you."



thanx alot Laura!!!!im glad 2 to know u!!!ur an amazing author!!!i juss read excerpt frm d book....nd its..."


Thanks again, Jia, for so many wonderful compliments! :)


message 10: by J

J Laura wrote: "Thanks, Jia. You're an amazing person and I'm so glad to get to know you."



thanx alot Laura!!!!im glad 2 to know u!!!ur an amazing author!!!i juss read excerpt frm d book....nd its awesome,beautiful,amazing!!!!


message 9: by Laura

Laura Burks Thanks, Jia. You're an amazing person and I'm so glad to get to know you.


message 8: by J

J Laura wrote: "Hey Jia!

I'm so happy you finally have Altered!!! You've made my day. Hope you enjoy! :)"




my happiness has no boundaries Laura!!!!im finally gonna read it!!!happy 2 know this news made ur day!:D yes i will surely enjoy!!:D


message 7: by Laura

Laura Burks Hey Jia!

I'm so happy you finally have Altered!!! You've made my day. Hope you enjoy! :)


message 6: by J

J U know WAT??????i am finally getting Altered!!!!!im so freaking HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!:D


message 5: by J

J Laura wrote: "Jia wrote: "Laura wrote: "I'm smiling over here at you. :)"

are u smiling at me?:)"

Of course I am! :)"


awww!!!!even im smiling:)!


message 4: by Laura

Laura Burks Jia wrote: "Laura wrote: "I'm smiling over here at you. :)"

are u smiling at me?:)"


Of course I am! :)


message 3: by J

J Laura wrote: "I'm smiling over here at you. :)"

are u smiling at me?:)


message 2: by Laura

Laura Burks I'm smiling over here at you. :)


message 1: by J

J u should not say thanx... i shud say thanx!


SO thanks for accepting my friend request!:D


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