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Donna Orchard

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first registered 15.10.09

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I worked in public schools with teenagers as a teacher, assistant principal and principal for many years. I was one of those lucky people who just liked kids.

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Bird by Bird by Annie Lamott
Liar's Club by Mary Karr
Operating Instructions by Annie Lamott
Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg
A Beautiful Boy by David Sheff
The Glass Castle by Jannette Wall

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A. Zoomer wrote 727 days ago

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I wrote 799 days ago

Nice dialogue. Backed. Thanks for backing Roughneck. Donna view book

I wrote 799 days ago

I got into your story without having much background. Backed. Thank you for backing Roughneck. Donna view book

I wrote 808 days ago

Raymond, I think your idea (plot ) is provocative. I would have someone read your piece aloud so you can hear the awkward sentences. For example, the first sentence stops me. Just a thought. Thank you for your thorough read of Roughneck. I can learn something in your character descriptions... view book

I wrote 810 days ago

Carollyne, I like your biography very much. You have a natural rhythm to your writing and a compelling story. There are not may nonfiction books on authonomy. I have a memoir, Roughneck. Mine begins slower than yours. I'm wondering if I should rearrange the chapters. I backed your book. Y... view book

I wrote 813 days ago

Joanne, I don't read books that scare me. I have been scared enough in real life. Check out my memoir. I can and do appreciate good writing, however. Backed. view book

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