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Nicole Mainardi

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I found my passion for reading and storytelling at an early age, especially fantastical worlds hidden within our own. My first novel, A Curse of Thorns, is a self-published YA Beauty and the Beast retelling that takes place in an alternate past of France. I’ve also had a few short stories published: “Of Scales and Sorrow” and “The Goblin Girl” were both part of a yearly showcase on author Jolene Haley's website, and “Brother of the Monster” was selected by YA author Megan Shepherd to be published in a collection called the Beastie Tales. All three of these stories can also be found on my website here. I graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a degree in English, and currently live in Southern California with my husb ...more

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A Curse of Thorns

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A Curse of Thorns

In order to repay her father’s debt to the Regime and save her sisters from a terrible fate, Belle Fairfax—an eighteen-year-old girl with a love for forbidden books and the thrill of the hunt—must risk everything to find the reclusive Beast and steal the ring that cursed him.

But the Beast is not what she expects.

A young king cursed by a witch and forgotten by his village, all Bastian wants is Read more of this blog post »
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Kirsty (Amethyst Bookwyrm) Thanks for the add!


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Eric Birk Thanks for becoming my Goodreads friend.
Eric


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Rachel Hey nicole!


message 46: by Lidush

Lidush Hi Nicole! Thanks for friending :)


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Nicole Wendy Darling wrote: "Hey Nicole, thanks for the friendvite! I'm a big fan of Jace's, too. But I warn you...Will Herondale is MINE. :D

Wendy @ The Midnight Garden"


Haha I love Will too! Thank god, I'm so tired of these Jem people :D


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Robert Thanks for accepting my friend request, Nicole.


Wendy Darling Hey Nicole, thanks for the friendvite! I'm a big fan of Jace's, too. But I warn you...Will Herondale is MINE. :D

Wendy @ The Midnight Garden


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Danna Happy Holidays ! ! ! :)


VampireNovelFan Thanks for friending!


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Melissa Hi Melissa! Thanks for following :)) Hmm best ..."

No problem! Thanks for returning the favour =) I'm anxiously waiting for Divergent to come in at the library; I've heard nothing but fantastic reviews for that one! My best book would probably be Lauren Oliver's Delirium -- I can't wait for Pandemonium next year!

Looking forward to sharing books with you!


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Nicole Melissa wrote: "Thanks for the add! I totally love your blog. What was the BEST book that you read in 2011?

~Melissa
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Hi Melissa! Thanks for following :)) Hmm best book... I'm going to have to say Divergent by Veronica Roth, but Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi is a very close second :) What about you?


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Melissa Thanks for the add! I totally love your blog. What was the BEST book that you read in 2011?

~Melissa
writergrrlreads.blogspot.com


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Carly Thanks for accepting my friend request Nicole. :)


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Rachel Thanks for the accepting my friend request :)


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Nicole Avery wrote: "I know. Ive read them all including the ID series. Cant wait for Clockwork Prince :D"

I know me neither!! December 6th is still too far away lol


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Nicole Thanks it's from the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare. If you click on the picture you can find the artist's website


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Nicole Avery wrote: "hey :)"

Hi! :)


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Gary Revel It's great to have you as a friend NICOLE.

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nikorachan Hey, thanks for accepting, if you get a chance can you check out my blog? I have a contest right now if you would like to enter it


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Nicole Thanks Macy!!


Macy  (It's a Book Thing) I'm glad you left me a link to your blog, it's amazing! I'm following!


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Nicole Brooke wrote: "Thanks for letting me know about your blog!! Now following! :)"

Thanks Brooke!


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Brooke Thanks for letting me know about your blog!! Now following! :)


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Nicole Lisa wrote: "Hey Nicole, thanks for stopping by my page! I left a comment on your new blog and look forward to seeing more of your reviews up there :) I'll pop back once it's all up and running!"

Thanks Lisa, and I agree, totally torn. I went there today and they said they're getting taken over by a liquidation company, and that their sale on books starts tomorrow. The store I went to here in SoCal said they'll be staying until the 30th of August, but I'm pretty sure that date is nationwide.


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Lisa Hey Nicole, thanks for stopping by my page! I left a comment on your new blog and look forward to seeing more of your reviews up there :) I'll pop back once it's all up and running!


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Nicole Sierra wrote: "Hey Nicole!
Your blog looks interesting, I'm now following!
Happy reading! :)"


Thanks Sierra! I'm following you too :)


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Nicole Duanur wrote: "Hey!
I read your blog a little. Too bad i dont have a blogspot account or I would definitly follow you! :( It's great! You should write some more and i will try to read when i see :P
Just wanted..."


Thanks for the interest, I appreciate you looking :) Happy reading!


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Sierra Hey Nicole!
Your blog looks interesting, I'm now following!
Happy reading! :)


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Duanur Hey!
I read your blog a little. Too bad i dont have a blogspot account or I would definitly follow you! :( It's great! You should write some more and i will try to read when i see :P
Just wanted you to know. xP


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Nina Thanks for accepting!


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Gusto Dave Hi Nicole! Thanks for approving us as friends.

I’m Gusto Dave Jackson, Publicity Chair for Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers and I wouldn’t be worth my salt if I didn’t tout our blog and organization. Chiseled in Rock http://chiseledinrock.blogspot.com features side-splitting satire, cartoons, and some flash fiction for intellectual readers.

This week, we poke fun at Joe Konrath, E.C. Stacy lets you in on one of the secrets about what all authors hate, and more!

We also plug an occasional book and interview bestselling authors. For writers, we offer tips and agent/editor interviews. RMFW has several bestselling authors such as Mario Acevedo, RITA Award finalist Joanne Kennedy, and Julie Kazimer. You are invited to follow “The Rock” for contests, entertainment, and an insight to the world of writing! Let’s follow each others’ blogs!


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Nicole Iyana wrote: "Thanks 4 being my 100th friend lol :D and good luck on your book :)"

Thanks so much! :)


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Iyana Thanks 4 being my 100th friend lol :D and good luck on your book :)


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Nicole Courtney wrote: "Nicole!!! Hey girl!!!! So great to meet you on Saturday!! When I'm in Cali, we will hang for sure =D Hope you're doing well!!"

Hey!! I'm doing great, how are you? It was great meeting you too! :) Do you know when you'll be coming out to California? Oh, I loved your book by the way!


Courtney Allison Moulton Nicole!!! Hey girl!!!! So great to meet you on Saturday!! When I'm in Cali, we will hang for sure =D Hope you're doing well!!


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Nicole Taznim wrote: "hi nicole.
thanx 4 accepting my friend request and good luck on your book!!!"


wow thanks I had no idea people actually read that stuff on my profile haha


Tasneem hi nicole.
thanx 4 accepting my friend request and good luck on your book!!!


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William O'Brien Hi- Just to let you know...
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Nicole Lisa wrote: "Hi Nicole -

Thanks for adding "Across the Veil" to your to-read list!!!

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I'm sure I will. I love the cover! :)



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Lisa Kessler Hi Nicole -

Thanks for adding "Across the Veil" to your to-read list!!!

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I really appreciate your support, and I hope you enjoy the story!!!

Lisa :)


Nicole Cheryl wrote: "Thanks for accepting my friend request, Nicole."

Sure! I can't wait to compare books with you :)


Cheryl Landmark Thanks for accepting my friend request, Nicole.


Nicole William wrote: "Hi Nicole- Thank you for your friendship.

Please visit my website http://www.peteradarkenedfairytale.co.uk
to view a sample page and many other snippets about the book.
Expected release date late ..."


Thanks! I will


William O'Brien Hi Nicole- Thank you for your friendship.

Please visit my website http://www.peteradarkenedfairytale.co.uk
to view a sample page and many other snippets about the book.
Expected release date late Jan/Feb.

Best wishes, William


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Lisa Kessler Thanks for voting for Moonlight in the Writing with the Stars Contest Nicole!!! :)

I'll let you know if we make it to Round 3... *fingers and toes crossed*

Lisa :)


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Nic Hi thanks for the friend invite. Look forward to chatting books with you :)


Nicole hey


Chandler Cox hello?


Chandler Cox hi!!!!!!!!!


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