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Jamie McGuire
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Jamie McGuire

Jamie McGuire is the author of the New York Times bestseller Beautiful Disaster and The Providence Trilogy. She and her husband, Jeff, live with their children just outside Enid, Oklahoma, with three dogs, five horses, and a cat named Rooster. Please... 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."
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May 25, 2013
Atria Books: A Booklovers Sampler will be released on April 23, 2013 in eBook
Apr 23, 2013
Atria Books: A Booklovers Sampler is now available in eBook
Apr 23, 2013
Walking Disaster will be released on April 02, 2013 in Audio Download
Apr 02, 2013
Walking Disaster is now available in Compact Disk
Apr 02, 2013
Walking Disaster will be released on April 02, 2013 in Compact Disk
Apr 02, 2013
Walking Disaster is now available in Audio Download
Apr 02, 2013
Walking Disaster is now available in eBook
Apr 02, 2013
Walking Disaster will be released on April 02, 2013 in eBook
Apr 02, 2013
Walking Disaster will be released on April 02, 2013 in Trade Paperback, Compact Disk, Audio Download, eBook
Apr 02, 2013
Walking Disaster is now available in Trade Paperback, Compact Disk, Audio Download, eBook
Apr 02, 2013
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Walking Disaster
Mar 15, 2013
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Jan 07, 2013
Beautiful Disaster Special Signed Edition is now available in Hardcover
Nov 27, 2012
Beautiful Disaster Special Signed Edition will be released on November 27, 2012 in Hardcover
Nov 27, 2012
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Aug 22, 2012

Jamie McGuire Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Do the thing that scares you. Q. What is your greatest achievement? A. My three children. Q. What do you regret most? A. Not having written sooner. Q. How would you describe perfect happiness? A. Sitting on a quiet beach, watching my kids laugh and play in the surf, and holding hands with my husband. Q. What are your most overused words or phrases? A. "No." "Turn off the light." "Don't make me tell you again." "Not so loud." "Say your'e sorry." "Leave the cat alone." "Did you wash your hands?" and "I love you." 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...
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...
Abilene Reporter, April 21, 2013
...Actâ by Fern Michaels (Zebra) TRADE PAPERBACKS 1. âThe Witnessâ by Nora Roberts (Berkley) 2. âWalking Disasterâ by Jamie McGuire (Atria) 3. âProof of Heavenâ by Eben Alexander (Simon & Schuster) 4. âThe Forgottenâ by David Baldacci (Grand...
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...