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elissadickey

elissadickey

Joined April 2020

Reader | Mama | MS Warrior | Author of THE SPEED OF LIGHT and IRIS IN THE DARK | www.elissaadickey.com
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Parting the Veil | Paulette Kennedy
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This book was incredible! Told with lush prose and captivating storytelling that makes you want to savor every word, Parting the Veil is a tale of love and secrets set against the chilling English countryside. Author Paulette Kennedy expertly weaves together swoony romance, a twisting mystery that'll keep you guessing, and a story so creepy you'll be afraid to turn out the lights - and yet you won't be able to stop turning pages! Highly recommend!

sprainedbrain Sold! 3y
elissadickey @sprainedbrain It's so good!!! 😍 3y
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For the Love of Friends: A Novel | Sara Goodman Confino
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I blew through this amazing story in a few days because I couldn't put it down. It's voicey and hilarious, but also so full of heart. Lily is snarky and funny, and she fiercely loves her friends and family. I loved going on this journey with her through the ups and downs of being a bridesmaid in five weddings, dealing with bridezillas, mean girl bridesmaids, overbearing mothers, and a hilarious grandma. I need this to be a romcom right now!

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Lies We Bury | Elle Marr
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Lies We Bury is a propulsive thriller that follows Missy Mo, who is trying to leave her haunted past behind but finds herself caught up in the hunt for a killer eerily similar to her own past. The present timeline will keep you guessing, but it's the chilling flashback chapters of her childhood in captivity with her mother and sisters that stick with you. Lies We Bury is a gripping suspense novel, but it's also a story about family and sisterhood.

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Sweet Bliss | Jennifer Bardsley
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As sweet as the title suggests but packing an emotional punch, Sweet Bliss is a heartwarming, swoony romance that will sweep you away and stay with you long after you turn the last page. You‘ll fall in love with Aaron, Julia, baby Jack, and all of Harper Landing, a cozy community where everybody knows your name. Bardsley has written a sweet page-turner, and I can‘t wait for her next novel!

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I Don't Forgive You | Aggie Blum Thompson
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I just finished I Don‘t Forgive You, and I loved it! Here's my review:

I Don't Forgive You is a gripping debut that grabs you from the first chapter. Main character Alexis deals with her past coming back to haunt her as an unknown attacker tries to destroy every aspect of her life from behind a computer screen. Aggie Blum Thompson masterfully adds in twists and a lot of potential suspects. I could not put the book down until I got to the end!

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The Lockhart Women is a remarkable debut. It's the story of Brenda and her daughters, Peggy and Allison. With skilled prose, the author tells a captivating tale as we watch Brenda trying to pick up the pieces after her marriage falls apart, set against the backdrop of the 1990s OJ Simpson trial. The characters are so real with their flaws and vulnerabilities, and you are absolutely rooting for them all the way to the beautifully satisfying ending.

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A gripping story of friendship, motherhood, and ultimately a woman coming into her own, #thebaddestgirlontheplanet is a must-read, with raw, honest looks at postpartum depression, marriage, and what it means to be "bad." Frese weaves an engaging tale with masterful prose, including impressive use of second person POV, all of which make this a stunning debut from a writer to watch! (And that cover!! ?) #2021debuts #literaryfiction

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Speed of Light | Elissa Grossell Dickey
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So excited that my debut, The Speed of Light, is an Amazon First Reads editor's pick! 🥰📚✨

marleed Congratulations! I can‘t wait to read it! 4y
elissadickey @marleed Thank you so much!!! 💖 4y
Tracyantoon Wow! Congrats to you! 4y
elissadickey @Tracyantoon Thank you so much!!! 4y
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Sweet Bliss | Jennifer Bardsley
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Sweet Bliss by Jennifer Bardsley is one of my most anticipated 2021 reads! Left raising his newly orphaned nephew, Aaron Baxter moves to Harper Landing. Julia Harper, descendant of the town‘s founder, is mostly resigned to her role as the often-overlooked girl next door. But when Aaron reaches out for help, she finds herself yearning to take part in a sweet love story of her own. Watch for this one coming July 13 from Montlake Romance! 💖

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The Effort | Claire Holroyde
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This breathtaking book takes you on an unforgettable journey of humanity's last stand against an impending comet. Fans of Station Eleven will devour this masterpiece, which takes readers to "The Effort," where scientists are racing against the clock to stop this catastrophic event, as well as showing the heartbreaking effects of normal life starting to crumble for people around the world. A beautiful story about human connections in dark times.

Jaimelire I just finished reading this book, really good! 1y
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Funny and heartfelt, Everything is Fine is like a Bridget Jones for the social media age, with a main character, Jessica, who is trying her best but doesn't always get it right - oftentimes in ways that make you laugh out loud! Anyone who has ever sugar-coated a social media post in the hopes of seeming like they have it all together will relate to Jessica. This was such a wonderful book!

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Speed of Light | Elissa Grossell Dickey
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✨ Giveaway winner!✨

And the winner is: @marleed! Please message me your address and I will mail you an ARC of THE SPEED OF LIGHT!

Thanks so much to everyone who entered! 💖

#lakeunionpublishing #thespeedoflight #bookclubbook

elissadickey @marleed feel free to email me your address at elissadickey@gmail.com. Thanks! 😊 4y
marleed Oh my gosh! Thank you. I‘m so seldom a winner in drawings that I only enter for that momentary thrill of - but would if this time I won! Email coming your way 4y
elissadickey @marleed Wonderful! Thank you!! 4y
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Speed of Light | Elissa Grossell Dickey
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✨❤️ Holiday giveaway! 💚✨

Christmas is almost here, and I'm giving away an advanced reader copy of my upcoming debut, THE SPEED OF LIGHT, which is set at Christmastime! The story follows a tumultuous year in the life of a woman as she grapples with an MS diagnosis, a new love, and a terrifying workplace incident.

To enter, follow me and like this post! U.S. only, please (sorry)!

#giveaway #thespeedoflight #lakeunion #womensfiction #bookclubbook

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Girl, 11 | Amy Suiter Clarke
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GIRL, 11 is phenomenal and should be added to your TBR immediately! Between the propulsive plot and the format of podcast episodes between chapters, I could not put it down. The characters jump off the page - especially main character Elle, the host of a popular true crime podcast that tackles cold cases. Elle's bravery and compassion pull you along on her journey to solve the case. This is an outstanding debut! #2021Debuts #bookstagram

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Speed of Light | Elissa Grossell Dickey
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Every year I attempt to make a Christmas tree of books, and this year for the first time, I got to use my own! 🎄📚😭🥰

#christmastree🎄 #christmas2020 #thespeedoflight #lakeunionpublishing #2021debuts

Chrissyreadit Beautiful! And congratulations! 4y
elissadickey @Chrissyreadit Thank you so much! 4y
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I loved this book! With prose as lush as the flowers in the main character's shop, the story follows a woman, Renia, as she tries to discover just how dangerous her mysterious plant is, reconnect with her sister, and ultimately start her new life in Paris. A beautiful debut! 🌷🌸🌹🌺💮

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Have you read #valenciaandvalentine? I loved this book! It was both heartfelt and charming while giving an honest depiction of living with ocd/intrusive thoughts. With beautiful prose and a twist ending, this story will stay with you long after you finish it. 💙✨📚
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#lakeunionpublishing #lakeunionauthors #lakeunion #bookclubread #bookaddict #booksbooksbooks #bookstagram #writingcommunity #amreading

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Waiting for the Night Song | Julie Carrick Dalton
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I was lucky enough to win a copy of this #2021debut! I'm already hooked by this amazing story, with beautiful prose and compelling characters. You definitely want to add this to your #tbr! 📚

#2021debuts #waitingforthenightsong #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #bookclubfiction #authorsofinstagram #readersofinstagram #writingcommunity #writerslife #climatefiction #booklovers #bookaddict #amreading

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Speed of Light | Elissa Grossell Dickey
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Had to create a book display for my very first author video! 🥰 So excited for the K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library's Virtual Author Fair, to talk about my debut, #TheSpeedOfLight! ✨💖📚 🥰

#2021Debuts #LakeUnionAuthors #AuthorsOfInstagram #WritersOfInstagram #Bookstagram #LakeUnionPublishing #WritingCommunity #BookLovers #BookClubsOfInstagram #WritersLife

Pageturner1 👏👏👏 4y
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Speed of Light | Elissa Grossell Dickey
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✨ My ARCs arrived!!!! ✨

"Mom, your dream of becoming a writer is coming true." ?? My 8 year old said that tonight, and it really made this all hit home. Thank you to everyone who has supported me and believed in me! ??

#TheSpeedOfLight #2021Debuts #LakeUnionPublishing #ThisIsMS #LakeUnionAuthors #MomLife #Unboxing #BookLovers #Bookstagram #AuthorsOfInstagram #WritersOfInstagram #WritingCommunity

sharread Beautiful cover. 4y
elissadickey @sharread Thank you!!! 4y
MySharonaK Wow amazing!! Congrats 👏👏😘 4y
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Pageturner1 Congratulations 🎉 that is awesome 👏 4y
elissadickey @MySharonaK Thank you!!! 4y
elissadickey @Pageturner1 Thank you!!!! 😊 4y
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Meet Me in Paradise | Libby Hubscher
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So I recently finished an amazing book and I just have to talk about it! MEET ME IN PARADISE by Libby Hubscher is a beautiful read that you won't want to put down. This book truly captures the unending love between sisters, with gorgeous prose that transports you directly to paradise, and a captivating story that keeps you turning pages. I simply adored this book - it is a phenomenal debut! 💖📚✨

#Bookstagram
#AmReading #2021Debuts #BookLovers

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My pre-order of Surrender Your Sons arrived!!! So excited!!! ♥️

#Bookstagram 📚 #AuthorsOfInstagram #WritersOfInstagram #WritingCommunity

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This was a quick read that makes you think and leaves you hopeful. I really enjoyed it!! 💖

#Bookstagram #AmReading

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Ghost Squad | Claribel A. Ortega
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Packing for staycation! Am I bringing enough books? 🤔😊📚 #Bookstagram #AmReading

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Can't wait to read this one! (And had to do a play on the title and take a picture in my flower garden!) 🏵️🏵️🏵️ #ReadABookDay 📚

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Loathe at First Sight | Suzanne Park
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I'm not so great at #Bookstagram photos, but I'm super excited that my preorder of LOATHE AT FIRST SIGHT arrived!!! 🎉📚✨🥰

#AuthorsOfInstagram #WritersOfInstagram #WritingCommunity #BookLovers

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Speed of Light | Elissa Grossell Dickey
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One year ago today, I announced my book deal with #LakeUnionPublishing! Now about six months from pub date, I still can't believe this dream is coming true. So excited to share THE SPEED OF LIGHT with the world! 🥰📚✨ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1542022673/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_RiwpFb4XYBK2P

#2021Debuts #LakeUnionAuthors #ThisIsMS #Bookstagram #AuthorsOfInstagram #WritersOfInstagram #WritingCommunity

Eggs Congratulations 🍾🎊🎈Sounds amazing! I pre ordered-spent a lot of time in South Dakota growing up 4y
elissadickey @Eggs Thank you so much!!!! What part of South Dakota? 😊 4y
Eggs @elissadickey Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, canton, brookings, Yankton, and black hills 4y
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elissadickey @Eggs Awesome! I'm in Aberdeen! So nice to meet you!! 😊❤️ 4y
Eggs @elissadickey Lovely to meet you! I grew up in Pipestone MN. We went to Aberdeen a lot as my eldest sis is a Presentation Sister and spent many years there. 4y
elissadickey @Eggs That is just wonderful! Small world! 🥰 4y
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Finally getting a chance to start this beauty...and of course I had to take the opportunity for a flower pic! 🌸Can't wait to dive in! 💜

#Bookstagram #AmReading #TheForgettingFlower

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Speed of Light | Elissa Grossell Dickey
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✨ COVER REVEAL ✨

I am so, so excited to reveal the cover of my debut novel, The Speed of Light, coming spring 2021 from Lake Union Publishing! This story means so much to me because it's about a woman who has multiple sclerosis like I do, and I'm so grateful to be able to share it! 💖🎇🥰

#CoverReveal #WritingCommunity #2021Debuts

ravenlee Congrats! So exciting! 4y
elissadickey @ravenlee Thank you so much!!!! 4y
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The Wych Elm | Tana French
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I posted this over on Instagram and had to share it here, too...show me your shelfies! 📚 #ShelfieSaturday #Bookstagram

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My #FridayReads. Anyone else have a habit of reading two books at once? 😊 These are both amazing so far!! 💖✨📚

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I finished this book, and loved it - chronic illness rep, voice that jumps off the page and keeps you turning pages! 💙💖 I was totally pulled in, rooting for Chloe on her journey and in her relationship with Red. I'm usually a slow reader, but I flew through this one because I couldn't put it down! 📚😊

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Bossypants | Tina Fey
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Thanks for the tag @ravenlee! My first #Ispy post: books with hands! 🖐️

Tagging @RaimeyGallant @thegreensofa @ellemarr if you want to play! I'm not sure if I'm supposed to pick a topic, but hey, why not pick sisters since we know The Missing Sister will work! 😉

ellemarr Yes!! Thank you for the tag @elissadickey! (Look out bookshelf, I‘m comin for you 😍) Post on sisters TBD 5y
ravenlee Well done! I like your picks! 5y
elissadickey @ravenlee Thank you!!! 😊 5y
elissadickey @ellemarr Yay!!! ❤ 5y
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The Missing Sister | Elle Marr
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⭐⭐GIVEAWAY WINNER⭐⭐

Congratulations to @thegreensofa, winner of an ebook copy of THE MISSING SISTER by @ElleMarr! 🎉Please send me your email address, and enjoy this amazing thriller! 📚

Thanks so much to everyone who entered! Thanks also to @RaimeyGallant for all your help, and to everyone for the warm welcome to Litsy!! ❤😊

thegreensofa Omg thank you so much @elissadickey ! My first ever giveaway prize!! I‘m so excited I‘m jumping around the room!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤩 5y
thegreensofa thank you @RaimeyGallant 😀 (edited) 5y
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thegreensofa Silly me..how do I send my email address 5y
RaimeyGallant @thegreensofa There's no private way to do it on Litsy. One option is to scroll way down on your (thegreensofa) posts and tag Elissa in a comment with your email, then delete it after Elissa replies. Because it's an old post, your email is less likely to be seen. Now that I say all that, I realize Elissa's email is posted on her author website here: https://elissaadickey.wordpress.com/contact/ 5y
elissadickey @RaimeyGallant Yes, thank you, I was just about to say that my email address is on my site if that helps! 😊 5y
elissadickey @thegreensofa Yay!!! Thanks so much for entering! I hope you love the book! Feel free to email via my website if that works for you!! 😊 5y
ellemarr Thanks so much for doing this giveaway @elissadickey!! 🥰🥳🙌 Congrats @thegreensofa! 5y
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Untitled | Unknown
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Maybe it's the fact that we've been quarantining at home for a month now, but I find myself thinking a lot about earlier this year when I was in Ireland with my best friends, exploring many amazing sites - including bookstores, of course! 🍀💚📚😍

RaimeyGallant Bliss! 5y
elissadickey @RaimeyGallant Definitely!!! 5y
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The Missing Sister | Elle Marr
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So I loved @ElleMarr's amazing #2020debut, The Missing Sister, and wanted to give away a copy! Little did I know it would connect me with the awesome @RaimeyGallant! As she mentioned, I'm giving away the ebook and will pick a winner after 5 p.m. April 14, so follow me by then! Thanks for the warm welcome to Litsy...I'm still figuring it out but will try to respond to everyone! 😊

RaimeyGallant Oh I should have told you about #litsytips. Here: https://raimeygallant.com/2017/10/31/litsytips/ :) 5y
ellemarr Yay! Thank you for reading Elissa, and welcome to Litsy! 🥰🥳 5y
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CrowCAH Welcome to the Litsy family! 📚 5y
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elissadickey Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone!!! 😊 5y
elissadickey @RaimeyGallant That is so helpful, thank you so much!!!
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Just started this quarantine read and I'm already hooked! ❤

RaimeyGallant Fancy seeing you on here. :) 5y
elissadickey @RaimeyGallant Still figuring it out, but I'm really liking it!! 😊 5y
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BookmarkTavern Welcome to Litsy! 🎉📚🎉 5y
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thegreensofa Welcome to Litsy! 😍📚🥳 5y
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