Status: I need to be more active on Wattpad... starting today!!! (1 week ago)

JakeVanderArk

Name	Jake Vander Ark
Location	Spring Lake, Michigan
Birthday	Dec 22
Member Since	Feb 18, 2012
Votes Received	9,353
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* LIGHTHOUSE NIGHTS IS ON PAPERBACK AND EBOOK! http://wp.me/P2y0CR-f

* THE ACCIDENTAL SIREN IS ON PAPERBACK AND EBOOK! http://wp.me/P2y0CR-d

*Trying something new for my next novel. As I write, I'll be posting research, inspiration, story details, and my writing process on a new Facebook page. "Like" it for regular updates : ) http://www.facebook.com/TheDayIWorePurple

* Check out my new favorite page. It's a little lacking right now, but if you're a fan, I'd love your help! http://pinterest.com/jakevanderark/from-the-fans/

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Wanna know more about me? Check out my About Me video : )
http://jakevanderark.com/about/me/

Can't get enough writing tips? Do you like books, movies, or good TV? Check out my blog!
http://jakevanderark.com

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Wanna be my friend? "like" my Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/JakeVanderArk
For pithy thoughts and book news, follow me on twitter:@JakeVanderArk

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Thanks again for reading my work. I love you all!

Jake

Works

The Life and Death of Arthur Lasker

22 parts / 14 pages, updated May 12, 2013 PG-13

At only nineteen years old, Joseph and Anna Lasker are forced to confront the impending death of their son. My next book is a science fiction novel ca... read more

577 reads

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Lighthouse Nights

25 parts / 59 pages, updated Dec 22, 2012

jules and trevor take advantage of potential suicide victims by encouraging them and profiting off their deaths. when jules falls in love with their seventh target, she’... read more

21,617 reads

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The Brandywine Prophet

69 parts / 196 pages, updated Jul 30, 2012 PG-13

Suburban life has turned William Carmel from a drug-fueled creative prodigy to a gentle husband and father. When the voice of God commands him to construct a millio... read more

54,551 reads

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The Accidental Siren

74 parts / 108 pages, updated May 31, 2012 PG-13

Mara Lynn is the most beautiful girl in the world. James Parker is the ordinary boy who discovers her power. Set on the beaches of Michigan in 1994, the book depicts ... read more

2,646,629 reads

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7 Advanced Tips to Improve Your Wattpad Stories

7 parts / 3 pages, updated May 02, 2012

There are hundreds of fantastic books about writing for hopeful authors to choose from, but most of them are boring, complicated, and bogge... read more

48,552 reads

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7 Simple Tips to Improve Your Wattpad Stories

7 parts / 2 pages, updated Apr 28, 2012

Welcome Wattpadders! This book will be short and to the point. I won’t bore you with mundane grammar rules or the crap you learn in English ... read more

62,024 reads

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Message Board

PrincessofPetul...
3 days ago

I officially have finished reading your three 'big stories', and they have all be a complete rollercoaster of emotions. Every character goes from being a protagonist to an antagonist and you do it flawlessly. Such a cliche'd thing to say, but I laughed and cried throughout all three novels. They're all so beautiful and amazing in their own ways. The Accidental Siren had me feeling literally sick to my stomach at some points, I was feeling desperate for some kind of hope through Lighthouse Nights, and through The Brandywine Prophet I found myself questioning a lot of my own personal motives. These stories all affected me in ridiculous ways. I cannot wait until they are sold in book stores and I can recommend them to friends. I am having trouble forming words, but you are a fabulous writer. I cannot wait to read more from you.

AliceNACT
1 week ago

@JakeVanderArk Yup, and you're so making up for it :P

JakeVanderArk
1 week ago

To my long-lost Wattpad friends,

I'm on my way to work to build furniture, but I wanted to let everyone know that I'm still alive and writing!

I just uploaded the first chapter of The Day I Wore Purple, which I'm using as a short story until the book is ready to publish this summer.

As always, comments are GREATLY appreciated! I love hearing from all of you... and I have missed our interactions so very much.

I will reply to each and every comment when I get home from work : ) The rest of the story will be posted throughout the week!

Love you all. I hope you enjoy it!

Jake

JakeVanderArk
1 week ago

@AliceNACT Ha! I've been away for too long...

: )

AliceNACT
1 week ago

Haha, your status sounds so ambitious :))

dendenthesarape...
3 weeks ago

Accidental Siren was excellent. I loved how easily immersed I was in the plot and the tension of Mara's character as she fluctuated between victim and villain.

James-PatriciaK...
3 weeks ago

Loved Accidental Siren.  I was attracted to it when saw it was written in west Mi.  Grew up in GR and family has a place right on beach in Grand Haven.  Small world

SnowdropEyes
1 month ago

Hey I loved The Accidental Siren. Such a great read!

JakeVanderArk
1 month ago

@traviesa11 At work on phone, but got your message! so glad you're checking out my books : ) brandywine might be a difficult read, but its my personal favorite. not a lot of feedback on that one, so im excited to hear your thoughts! siren and lighthouse are more fun : ) youre in fay too?? awesome!

traviesa11
1 month ago

Alright, I've just got to tell you, I'm about to begin reading your Blank Canvas Series.  The Accidental Siren has been in my "read later" library for a looong while (even through a previous account) but I wanted to give it the special attention I had a feeling it deserved.  I've decided to start with The Brandywine Prophet and, well, save the best for last... maybe.  I was about to begin reading and saw the little "about me" video at the intro and just wanted to say that sort of passion (has been?) will be rewarded.  I'll read.. and I'll mull it over... and I'll share it.  Lastly, to my surprise, you say you write from Fayetteville, AR?!?!?! What! Small world.
I'm really excited to dig in.

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