J. Marie Rundquist
Different shapes of family and friendship...with a splash of love
This Isn't Everything You Are
Two siblings. Each holds a secret that will change all they thought they knew about one another.
Some secrets we run from.
Others we keep close.
When a child is seriously injured on a school field trip, Lizzie loses the support of her colleagues, followed closely by her job and apartment. Broke and ostracised, she seeks refuge with her brother, Justin. Except some consequences can't be avoided forever...
Justin is happy to offer his little sister a fresh start. But as Lizzie cobbles together a new life under his roof, Justin starts to fall apart. His recent promotion brings out the worst in already challenging colleagues -who have never understood his autistic traits- his best friend disappears for days at a time, and unwanted, deeply repressed memories begin to resurface.
As their shared trauma collides, Lizzie and Justin confront a deeply held secret connected to the accident that claimed the lives of their mother and sister twenty-five years ago. The truth will open questions of loyalty, forgiveness, and what it means to be family.
As Though You Were Mine
The family she didn't want but desperately needs.
"A wonderful story about overcoming self-doubt and relearning family in the wake of tragedy. I adored the characters. Add a cast of unexpected secondary characters, and this is an uplifting page-turner...with a surprising twist."
Bestselling author of The Perfect Son and The Promise Between Us
"Full of heart and warmth, As Though You Were Mine is a raw and real look into what makes up a family. A captivating read about becoming a mother unexpectedly, it will keep you riveted until the last page."
Author of Red Thread of Fate and Amazon bestseller Someone Else's Life
All I'm Asking
Trade your popcorn for pop rocks as you dive into Naomi's chaos.
"All I'm Asking explores complicated relationships, intersectionality, and the challenges of connection (and disconnection) in a digital world. With deft humor and a daring epistolary structure (executed with ease!), J. Marie Rundquist delivers a debut novel that will both entertain and spark thoughtful conversation. A true pleasure to read."
USA Today bestselling author
"Brilliantly told through a series of emails and texts, Rundquist brings to life the shortcomings of humanity in a manner so breathtakingly fresh you will be hard‐pressed not to read the book in one sitting. Bravo!"
USA Today Bestselling Author of Nowhere Near Goodbye
Upcoming Events & Appearances
Northwoods Art and Book Festival
Saturday, August 9
9:00am - 3:00pm
3rd Street and Lake Avenue
Hackensack, MN 56452
https://www.northwoodsartscouncil.org
Buffalo Arts and Craft Festival
Saturday, August 16
9:00am - 3:30pm
Downtown Buffalo,MN 55313
https://www.buffalochamber.org/event/arts-craft-festival
Millstream Arts Festival
Sunday, August 31
11:00am-5:00pm
Downtown St. Joseph, MN 56374
https://www.millstreamartsfestival.org/
Little Falls Arts and Crafts Fair
Saturday, September 6
8:00am-6:00pm
Sunday, September 7
9:00am-4:00pm
Downtown Little Falls, MN 56345
https://www.littlefallsartsandcraftsfair.com
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