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As a lifetime reader and evolving writer, I have always enjoyed fiction that left me wishing there was more to read, made me long for a sequel, or kept me thinking about its intricacies long after I turned the last page. My purpose in writing is to provide for an audience who appreciates plot twists, intrigue, and smart dialogue, which I have crafted to carry them to a surprising and satisfying final chapter.
I have been an educator and library director for over 30 years, but I have been a plot junkie my entire life. I value any medium that keeps me guessing and/or thinking throughout any novel, short story, piece of poetry, movie, and the like. I believe this sentiment accurately describes my style of writing.
I live in Saint Charles, Illinois, with my husband, Kyle, and dogs, Hendrix and Janis. Together, we have two grown children: Mitchell (25) and Madelynn (21).
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Monica Hesse on Amazon, The Girl in the Blue Coat
The MCU, too many movies and TV shows to list here
Jojo Rabbit (2019) Director, Taika Waititi, Screenwriter, Taika Waititi, based on the book by Christine Leunens, Starring, Roman Griffin Davis, Scarlett Johansson, Taika Waititi
Only Murders in the Building, TV Series (2021 – ) Directors, Jamie Babbit and 10 others, Created by John Hoffman, Starring, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez
Code Name Verity, Elizabeth Wein
Assissins Are Us, Kimberly Van Sickle, purchase on her website above
The Book Fest of New York City
Bryce Wilson, Kim’s content editor
Streaming network, Hulu, with TCM as part of their package
The War of Art, Steven Pressfield
Smashwords, “Your ebook, your way” Alternative ebook vender, and publisher
Createspace, now Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)
Placement: Will you be remembered for where you went … or how you got there?, Kimberly Van Sickle, available on her website
The Many Souls of Azazel: A Horror Novel in Rhyme, Coming soon, Kimberly Van Sickle on her website
Green Angel, Practical Magic, Alice Hoffman
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Story-Power on Patreon and Apple Subscriptions
I’m so passionate about stories that I created the Story-Power podcast, Patreon Community, and Apple subscription so I’d have an excuse to talk story with other story lovers. Patreon is $5 a month for content not found on the Story-Power podcast, or on my Sage Woman Blog. The Apple subscription is $3 a month, again with content not found on the Story-Power podcast. If you’re passionate about stories, and want to talk about what you’ve learned from your favorites, come join me at patreon.com/StoryPower. Or, you can add the subscription on Apple podcast where Story-Power is published.
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