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Read My Novel, 27, In Real Time

On September 21, 2020November 20, 2020 By Amanda MillerIn Non-FictionLeave a comment

Photo by Daria Shevtsova on Pexels.com You can read my young adult, supernatural thriller, 27, chapter by chapter as I write it at 27. The novel opens in Venice Beach, California, with a young woman named Josie who has an unusual talent: when she sings, otherworldly things happen around her. She usually sings to the …

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27: Chapter 1

On April 22, 2019September 24, 2020 By Amanda MillerIn Fiction, Fiction Novel - 272 Comments

“You’re my good luck charm, little girl,” he tells me. “Your voice breaks open a window to heaven.” “Don’t call me a little girl,” I say in a mock-tough voice that’s barely hiding sarcasm. I pull the serape I grabbed from the back of his beat-up truck around my shoulders. The itchy material protects my …

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27: Chapter 11

On April 3, 2019September 24, 2020 By Amanda MillerIn Fiction, Fiction Novel - 273 Comments

China Young Village in Hanalei Gary and I need somewhere to sleep. Although I think we’re on good terms with Halani now, it’s unspoken that we aren’t staying with her as planned. We thank her for her help and kiss her goodbye. As I hug her and hold her hand, I get an all-consuming feeling …

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27: Chapter 12

On April 1, 2019September 30, 2020 By Amanda MillerIn Fiction, Fiction Novel - 271 Comment

Hanalei Inn, courtesy Trip Advisor Gary and I checked into the Hanalei Inn and settled into our room. We got a studio with a small kitchen, bathroom and a Queen bed. Oh yeah, and Gary’s roll-away bed. I understand what he meant by Iron Maiden now. The metal frame folds in half for storage and …

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27: Chapter 14

On March 29, 2019October 7, 2020 By Amanda MillerIn Fiction, Fiction Novel - 271 Comment

Hanalei Bay “Can I ask you something?” Kala says from beside me on a surfboard in the water. After surfing for nearly two hours, we are laying on our backs, floating on our boards in the bay. I’m exhausted. “Of course,” I say. That dreamy feeling is still with me. It’s been there since he …

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