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Jamie McGuire
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Jamie McGuire

Jamie McGuire is the New York Times bestselling author of three other novels: Providence, Requiem and Eden. She and her husband Jeff live with their children just outside Enid, Oklahoma, with four dogs, four horses, and a cat named Rooster. Visit her... Read full bio

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. Do the thing that scares you.
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My life in 8 words: "4,000 miles per hour, backwards, in the rain."
Walking Disaster will be released on April 02, 2013 in Mass Market Paperback, eBook
Apr 02, 2013
Walking Disaster is now available in Mass Market Paperback, eBook
Apr 02, 2013
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Chapter 1 from Beautiful Disaster
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Jamie McGuire Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Do the thing that scares you. Q. Who is your favorite fictional hero? A. Helen Parr/Elastigirl of the Incredibles Q. What do you regret most? A. Not having written sooner. Q. If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your days, what would it be? A. Cupcakes. No hesitation. Q. What is your biggest pet peeve? A. Disrespect. Learn more about Jamie McGuire

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PublishersWeekly.com, June 1, 2013
...Simon & Schuster (2638): Authors signing in its booth include Chris Matthews (Jack Kennedy), 10:30 a.m.; Jamie McGuire (Walking Disaster), 9:30 a.m., and Mary Higgins Clarke (Daddys Gone a Hunting), 11 a.m...
Buffalo News, May 30, 2013
...Jamie McGuire, a newer author to the best-seller list, made her fame with the publication of her book “Beautiful Disaster.” The love story between bad boy Travis Maddox and Abby Abernathy...
Kirkus Reviews, May 9, 2013
...the books that are slapped with the label New Adult. First up is a duo of books from Jamie McGuire. From self-published roots, McGuire was picked up by Atria who brought out the Disaster novels, one from each character’s point of view. Beautiful...
Newsday, April 30, 2013
...Grand Central) 4. I, MICHAEL BENNETT, by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge (Grand Central) 6. WALKING DISASTER, by Jamie McGuire (Atria) 7. BEAUTIFUL RUINS, by Jess Walter (Harper Perennial) 8. OBAMACARE SURVIVAL GUIDE, by Nick J. Tate (Humanix...
Poughkeepsie Journal, April 28, 2013
...of 'Wait for You' by Jennifer L. Armentrout writing as J. Lynn. Book jacket of 'Beautiful Disaster' by Jamie McGuire. 'Walking Disaster' author Jamie McGuire went from self-publishing success to getting a major publisher. / Gannett News Service ...
Sugarscape, April 27, 2013
...time, have a look at the other authors, who's romantic reads she loves. 1. Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire Travis Maddox is the one fictional character I can’t forget or move on from. He takes sexy to new levels. I love his passion and...
Herald Times, April 22, 2013
...1. “Walking Disaster” by Jamie McGuire (Atria Books) 2. “Fever” by Maya Banks (Berkley) 3. “Starting Now” by Debbie Macomber (Ballantine) 4. “The Host” by Stephenie Meyer (Back Bay Books) 5. “Lean In” by Sheryle...
PublishersWeekly.com, June 1, 2013
...Simon & Schuster (2638): Authors signing in its booth include Chris Matthews (Jack Kennedy), 10:30 a.m.; Jamie McGuire (Walking Disaster), 9:30 a.m., and Mary Higgins Clarke (Daddys Gone a Hunting), 11 a.m...
AliceTX.com, May 31, 2013
...come home.” This is advice no one gave to me. I actually read it from “Walking Disaster” by Jamie McGuire. I think it’s something every young teen should hear. In 5 years I see myself completing college and setting out on my own. I cannot tell...
Buffalo News, May 30, 2013
...Jamie McGuire, a newer author to the best-seller list, made her fame with the publication of her book ?Beautiful Disaster.? The love story between bad boy Travis Maddox and Abby...
Buffalo News, May 30, 2013
...Jamie McGuire, a newer author to the best-seller list, made her fame with the publication of her book “Beautiful Disaster.” The love story between bad boy Travis Maddox and Abby Abernathy...
Mansfield People, May 29, 2013
...Murtagh is the third new addition at One Call Stadium during the close season, following the signings of Jamie McGuire and Paul Black...
BlueSquare Football, May 28, 2013
...Murtagh is the third new addition at One Call Stadium during the close season, following the signings of Jamie McGuire and Paul Black. His contract will commence on 01 July 2...
NonLeagueDaily.com, May 28, 2013
...Murtagh is the third new addition at One Call Stadium during the close season, following the signings of Jamie McGuire and Paul Black...