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Ann Wertz Garvin

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Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: On Maggie's Watch (2010)

ⓘ About Ann Wertz Garvin

Ann believed that writing a novel would land her a beach house. She hasn’t gotten one yet, however she has bought sunglasses, so she is ready. She created the Tall Poppies because she loves readers, writers, and helping women out to get their voices heard. Ann teaches writing at Drexel University Masters of Fine Arts program and at the University of Wisconsin Continuing education. She’s also held positions at Southern New Hampshire and Miami University in their Masters of Fine Arts programs. Ann is also a highly sought-after speaker on leadership, health, and writing and has taught extensively in Boston, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, as well as at festivals all over the country. Ann’s debut novel, called “On Maggie’s Watch”, was released in the year 2010.

All Book Series by Ann Wertz Garvin

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On Maggie's Watch

Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2010

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2010
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The Dog Year book cover

The Dog Year

Book 2 of 8 · published 2014

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2014
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I Like You Just Fine When You're Not Around book cover

I Like You Just Fine When You're Not Around

Book 3 of 8 · published 2016

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2016
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I Thought You Said This Would Work book cover

I Thought You Said This Would Work

Book 4 of 8 · published 2021

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2021
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Falling in Love Is the Easy Part book cover

Falling in Love Is the Easy Part

Book 5 of 8 · published 2023

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2023
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There's No Coming Back from This book cover

There's No Coming Back from This

Book 6 of 8 · published 2023

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2023
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Bummer Camp book cover

Bummer Camp

Book 7 of 8 · published 2024

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2024
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Tell Two Friends

Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2026

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2026

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Ann Wertz Garvin?

Ann believed that writing a novel would land her a beach house. She hasn’t gotten one yet, however she has bought sunglasses, so she is ready. She created the Tall Poppies because she loves readers, writers, and helping women out to get their voices heard.

Which Ann Wertz Garvin series should I start with?

Ann Wertz Garvin's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is On Maggie's Watch (2010).

How many books has Ann Wertz Garvin written?

Ann Wertz Garvin has 8 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2010 and 2026. They all sit in a single category — Standalone Novels — rather than in numbered series.

In what order should Ann Wertz Garvin's series be read?

No reading order is needed: none of the 8 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.

How are Ann Wertz Garvin's books organised into series?

This guide splits Ann Wertz Garvin's 8 books into categories rather than numbered series: Standalone Novels (8 books).