Award-winning thriller author, Boston Terrier lover, runner, cyclist, coffee addict. "Suspense is . . . T.O. Paine." #ITW #amwriting

Littleton, Colorado
Joined July 2017
Coming next April from Thomas & Mercer, the sequel to NO LIE LASTS FOREVER. So many people to thank but especially editor Jessica Tribble Wells and agent Josh Getzler. Preorder: amazon.com/gp/product/166252…
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Oops, I did it again. I played with my heart (~158 bpm). I ran a marathon yesterday. Why do I run marathons? "Shawndra and the Marathons" topaine.com/shawndra/ #running #runningcommunity #MarathonRunning #marathonrunner #authorlife #writingcommunity #readingcommunity
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It was a wonderful end to #ThrillerFest XX for me when James Patterson joined our International Thriller Writers Organization #BizFest2025 group for a photo. Authors: I highly recommend signing up for BizFest in 2026!!! thrillerwriters.org/programs… #ThrillerFest2025 #BizFest
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Authors, agents, editors, marketers, and others stretch back as far as the eye can see. This is the most supportive group of people I've ever been a part of, from the first time writer to the bestselling author, the rising tide raises all boats. #thrillerfest2025 #thrillerwriters
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I'm leaving Manhattan, NY today without having seen The Outsiders the Musical. As a kid, I read a lot of S.E. Hinton books - "That Was Then, This Is Now" "Rumblefish" "Tex" ... But, I'll be back for ThrillerFest. Anyone else an Outsiders fan? #OutsidersMusical #ThrillerFest
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My brother gave me an incredible mug. It keeps coffee warm for two days . . . Saturday, I drove 8 hours to Montana, ran a marathon Sunday, then I drove home right afterward. I couldn't have done it without the mug of coffee My brother is the best. #running #writingcommunity
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Typing, "The End" on another book . . . and now the real work begins. Editing. But first, it's time for a chocolate muffin. Life is good. #author #writer #publishing #authorlife #writers #amwriting #amreading #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #ebooks #reading #thrillerbooks
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My medal from the Vermont City Marathon today, and more important, my celebration cookie. Say goodbye, Cookie. I'm about to eat you . . .
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I use to clean at Motel 6: Lotsa stories: - I turned away prostitutes and their "Johns" - I helped truckers who'd never learned to read check-in - I watched a man who'd escaped from a mental health facility get kicked out of his room at the 30 day stay limit. #WritingCommunity
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The Crisis is a Readers' Favorite 5-star . . . thank you for the review, Readers Favorite! Much appreciated. #author #writer #booklovers #publishing #publication #ebook #authorlife #kindle #writers #amwriting #amreading #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #indieauthor
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Listen to @saratogaishere discuss their new book🔪 SERIAL KILLER SUPPORT GROUP 🔪 with @WNYC ! loom.ly/wPQEg68
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Two months until pub date. Thanks to I.S. Berry (author of the dynamite "The Peacock and the Sparrow") for the kind words! @isberryauthor
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See you in Denver, @leftcoastcrime
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I'm so honored by the kinds words from Vanessa here - Thank you.
A pulse-pounding thriller that transcends genre conventions. With razor-sharp tension and a protagonist whose emotional depth rivals the thriller's breakneck pace, This is a gripping exploration of redemption that will leave readers breathless.
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