Persia Walker

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Readers of Persia's 1920s novels know they're in for a fast-paced trip through one of the most fascinating periods in U.S. history, the Jazz Age. In designing her stories, and developing her characters, Persia draws upon her theatrical training as well as her journalistic experience.

She has worked for The Associated Press and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. She has lived in Germany, Brazil and Poland.
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Persia Walker I don't. I view it as something that needs to be done. I give myself permission to write poorly -- and to begin stories that I might not finish. …moreI don't. I view it as something that needs to be done. I give myself permission to write poorly -- and to begin stories that I might not finish. (less)
Persia Walker I have several ideas, including two for Lanie Price, and a couple of stories of a contemporary nature. Right now, I'm going back and forth between the…moreI have several ideas, including two for Lanie Price, and a couple of stories of a contemporary nature. Right now, I'm going back and forth between the manuscripts, so it's hard to say which one will catch fire and take control of my imagination. I'll be as surprised as my readers!(less)
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message 5: by G.

G. Miki I never would have pegged you as a Jack Reacher reader--though on second thought... Love you. Happy New Year. miki


Cortez III Thanks for the friendship, Persia!


Pamela Hey Persia...Thanks for accepting my friend request.


message 2: by Kenn

Kenn Bivins Persia, thank you for adding me to your awesome set of Goodreads friends. I hope that you have the opportunity to read my novel, PIOUS, a page-turner of a tale about an esteemed man who is confronted with all that he has tried to hide of his past when an ex-wife tries to extort money from him and a registered sex-offender moves into his neighborhood.

Now available on Kindle and nook for only $2.99
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Liliana Sousa Hello Persia!
Thanks for the friend request :)


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