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Tina Ann Forkner

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Tina Ann Forkner is a novelist, poet, former school librarian, and an adjunct writing instructor. Her novel WAKING UP JOY was a HOLT Medallion Award Finalist from Virginia Romance Writers. She is also the author of RUBY AMONG US, ROSE HOUSE, THE REAL THING, and NASHVILLE BY HEART.

“Filled with warmth and vividly drawn characters, and laced with intrigue, it captured my imagination and tugged at my heartstrings. I am a fan of author Tina Forkner, and she does not disappoint with Rose House. More, please.” -Eileen Goudge, New York Times bestelling Author of Garden of Lies

“Tina Forkner is an insightful, engaging storyteller. If you’re a fan of Jodi Picoult, you won’t be disappointed.” ~ Susan Meissner Author of A Fall of Marigolds

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Tina Ann Forkner If I wait until I'm inspired to write, there would be days I wouldn't write anything, but I do have some rituals that help me focus my mind on writing…moreIf I wait until I'm inspired to write, there would be days I wouldn't write anything, but I do have some rituals that help me focus my mind on writing. I like to listen to music, especially country or classical as I write. I do drink too much coffee and always have chocolate nearby. In the summer I like to sit on my back porch and write in the mornings. My biggest inspiration is to be immersed in stories by and about others. Reading novels is my first choice, of course, but I also like watching a good movie or television show, and I love watching snippets about people's lives on shows like CBS Sunday Morning or PBS. (less)
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Waking Up Joy

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Ruby Among Us (The La Rosal...

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Rose House (The La Rosaleda...

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The Real Thing

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Nashville by Heart

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Be True to Your Writing Self

When I first let someone else’s opinion shape me as a writer, I didn’t even realize it was happening. A note to say that quite some time has passed since I originally wrote this post about regaining my confidence as a writer. Today when I reread it, I realized that I took my own advice, … More Be True to Your Writing Self Read more of this blog post »
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“Into that world inverted where left is always right, where the shadows are really the body, where we stay awake all night, where the heavens are shallow as the sea is now deep, and you love me.” —Elizabeth Bishop, from Insomnia”
Tina Ann Forkner, Waking Up Joy

“We are first and foremost Americans, mija. Haven't I taught you that always?”
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“Gee willikers. Now, let me tell you one good thing about being single at an age when, let’s face it, gravity was not on my side: having time to read as many romance novels as I wanted.”
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