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Thursday, August 3, 2017

Kuráž pro začátečníky


Welcome to the world, Kuráž pro začátečníky, the Czech edition of COURAGE FOR BEGINNERS, out this month from Albatros. Exciting! 



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Monday, July 3, 2017

Reflecting on the Fourth of July, Growing Up In a Family of Patriots

Hey, friends,

Excited to share this article I did with PARADE MAGAZINE about patriotism and family bloodlines and why those themes were so important to me in writing my novel, MAYDAY.

Happy Fourth of July!

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Author Karen Harrington Reflects on the Fourth of July, Growing Up In a Family of Patriots

Author Karen Harrington Reflects on the Fourth of July, Growing Up In a Family of Patriots

The Fourth of July means different things to every American. Some of us remember picnics, fireworks and backyard barbecues as a kid, others see the holiday as a time of reflection of what it means to be an American.Whatever your thoughts on this spec
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Seventh-grade plane crash survivor Wayne Kovok embarks on a quest to recover two things lost in the crash: his voice, and the American flag honoring the death of his soldier uncle, while trying to find his place between his absentee father and his super-patriotic military grandfather.

Courage For Beginners

Courage For Beginners

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Sure Signs of Crazy
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