J.A. Ward

Lover of good books, cats, & grilled cheese. Music connoisseur & YA writer. Designer for authors at @bewitcheddesign

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Never apologize for your ambition. Never apologize for deciding “this is not enough”.
At the heart of every great artist is the need for something MORE

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@BrianaMiano Sameeeeee 😫😫😫

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Tresden's given up on reclaiming his throne: there's no place for chronic illness in battle. But when a Memory Stealer threatens his kingdom, he must learn how to be a hero without being the best warrior—before his enemies get a hold of his memories too.
#YA #F #Own #DIS #PitMad

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@WritingRosa My wheel came off my car many years ago too. I am terrified to know how often this happens (since every time I tell my story, someone else knows another person it happened to). NOT FUN...but glad you had kind strangers to help!

[Brigid Kemmerer (maybe, maybe not) @BrigidKemmerer]

Since CURSE hit the NYT List yesterday, I wanted to share some thoughts:

* This is my 9th published novel.

* I'm 41 years old.

* Prior to landing my first agent in 2009, I had ZERO connections in publishing. I queried through the slush. I got rejected a LOT.

Don't give up.

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I came back on Twitter just to see and RT this 😍❤

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Finished with The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, by Mary Ann Shaffer https://t.co/o98UgDoip8

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50% done with A Court of Frost and Starlight, by Sarah J. Maas https://t.co/V38jFW7B6q

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@ericsmithrocks @AuthorKati This is amazing ...congrats @AuthorKati

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45% done with Vicious, by V.E. Schwab https://t.co/sqFJFpi7U1

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12% done with Vicious, by V.E. Schwab https://t.co/vdoE8NH2Bt

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@hafsahfaizal I would be so sad if you stopped the shop...I bought almost all of your new ones and you are definitely one who has inspired me to try starting my own shop! Do what you love and love what you do!! 😍

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Finished with It's Only Words, by Kristina Mahr https://t.co/XKPfMvr3iv

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Finished with You Are a Badass?, by Jen Sincero https://t.co/o912RVhRix

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@WritingRosa I am listening to the audiobook You are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Live an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero and it very much has to do with confidence...and I'm really seeing myself a bit differently. Still will take effort, but worth a listen I think!

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@thislovelybook I have one of your unicorns...interested in The Dream Thieves. Can I DM you? :)

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@bayy_2455 Do you have a WL?

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@undyingfangirl Woooow, that is impressive. Good luck!!

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@very_invisible_ DM sent!

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@bookaway_april Did The Scorpio Races trade go through?