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How Nelsa Roberto Wrote and Sold Illegally Blonde - InkyGirl (Debbie Ohi) September 2010

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I'm Nelsa Roberto - author of contemporary and paranormal teen fiction. My debut novel, ILLEGALLY BLONDE published by Great Plains Teen Fiction released March 30, 2010. My second book THE BREAK is coming out Spring 2012! You can contact me by email at nelsarobertoAThotmailDOTcom
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