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Samara Rowling

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Australia

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https://crazygenretown.wordpress.com/

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Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror

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Samara Rowling (no relation to J.K., at least that she is aware of) is often told that she likes "weird" books, also known as speculative fiction. Since obtaining degrees in journalism, English literature, and library and information management, she has worked as a freelance blogger, technical writer, librarian, and bookseller. She is the author of the middle grade fantasy novel, The Alchemist's Apprentice, available as an e-book via Smashwords and Amazon's Kindle Store. Her non-fiction has been published on Hodderscape, UK publisher Hodder & Stoughton's website for science fiction, fantasy, and horror, and US pop culture website, The Mary Sue, as well as technology and lifestyle blogs. You can see more reviews and discussion and find out w ...more

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The Alchemist's Apprentice

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King Sorrow

by Joe Hill (Goodreads Author)

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The Dissonance

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When the Moon Hits Your Eye

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