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Pediatric ER doctor turned New York Times<\/em> bestselling thriller writer CJ Lyons has been a storyteller all her life\u2014something that landed her in many time-outs as a kid. She writes her Thrillers with Heart for the same reason that she became a doctor: because she believes we each have the power to change our world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the ER she witnessed many acts of courage by her patients and their families, learning that heroes truly are born every day. When not writing, she can be found walking the beaches near her Lowcountry home, listening to the voices in her head and plotting new and devious ways to create mayhem for her characters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more about her Thrillers with Heart go to www.CJLyons.net<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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