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John lives in a world of glass amongst the hills of central Pennsylvania. When not indulging in his passion for literature or enjoying time with family, John is training the next generation of materials scientists at Penn State University, where he teaches glass science and materials kinetics. John loves cooking international cuisine and kayaking the beautiful Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. John has published two textbooks and is a writer for Grimdark Magazine and Before We Go Blog.

My all-time favorite authors: Mark Lawrence, Anna Smith Spark, Gemma Amor, Fonda Lee, David Mitchell, Kazuo Ishiguro, Haruki Murakami, Emile Zola, Fyodor Dostoevsky

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Cathy Dear John, thanks for the friends invite!


message 7: by John

John Mauro Goodreads seems to be randomly deleting friends. I didn't unfriend anyone. If we somehow got randomly unfriended, please send me another request and I'll accept. I feel bad about getting disconnected from people!


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John Mauro Luís wrote: "Thank you, John."

Thank you too, Luis! So nice meeting you!


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John Mauro Majenta wrote: "Hello, John! Thank you for contacting me! I hope you are as safe and well and possible and having a good week. Congratulations on your books! Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Blessings ..."

Thanks so much, Majenta! It's such a pleasure to meet you. I look forward to discussing books with you. Best wishes!


Majenta Hello, John! Thank you for contacting me! I hope you are as safe and well and possible and having a good week. Congratulations on your books! Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Blessings and peace.
Best wishes from Majenta


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Luís Thank you, John.


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John Mauro Nenia ✨ I yeet my books back and forth ✨ wrote: "Hi John! Thanks for adding me!"

Such a pleasure meeting you, Nenia! I hope all is well with you!


Nenia ✨ I yeet my books back and forth ✨ Campbell Hi John! Thanks for adding me!


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