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Maria Lima

Maria Lima

Sometime before the Revolution, Maria Lima was born in Matanzas, Cuba, to a family of voracious readers and would-be writers. After her family emigrated to the United States, Maria discovered the magic of books. She started writing her own stories... Read full bio

Author Revealed:
Q. How would you describe perfect happiness?
A. The time and means to be able to write fulltime, travel to conventions to meet fans and fellow writers and to just "be".
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My life in 8 words: "Crazy, mixed-up, conglomeration of all sorts of things."
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On for SDCC2010. Sis & BIL going too. Now I need to find roomie. They booked hotel, but I can't afford prepayment. Yikes, $$$$.
about 10 hours ago
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Definitely a cold. Still sniffly and headachy. Napped for a bit. Taking it easy tonight.
about 12 hours ago
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Dudes! I just did my first phone interview. North Lake Travis Log wanted to talk b/c my fake town based on one of the towns they cover. :)
about 20 hours ago
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@sarahreesbrenna OMG, Sarah, that's GREAT NEWS!! Congratulations on your nomination.
about 22 hours ago
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Really bizarre. Peapod arrived 1 hr EARLY today. They've been 1 hr late before, but NEVER this early. How odd.
about 22 hours ago
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Patients & Visitors - Scott & White - Central Texas
Nov 05, 2009
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RT @jayewells RT @FtHoodShootings: Red Cross sets up program to allow people to check on loved ones: http://bit.ly/1cHpSE #FTHood
Nov 05, 2009
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My sympathies and thoughts to all of you in Fort Hood. http://bit.ly/Mkztu :(
Nov 05, 2009
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Smart Pop Books — Essay — Full — 96
Nov 05, 2009
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SmartPopBooks features my essay today!!
Nov 05, 2009
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RT @smartpopbooks Today's free essay: Another Roadside Attraction (on Supernatural & the Trickster!) by moi. http://tr.im/EdUd #supernatural
Nov 05, 2009
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@jayewells ditto & a-freakin'-men! Cheaper than travel, too. ::g::
Nov 05, 2009
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The Internetz: Not so bad for your kids, after all. http://bit.ly/1GIML (Uhm, I could've told you THAT). I've got huge social nw b/c of web.
Nov 05, 2009
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Nano and other Mac-using writers, check out vid tutorials for @ScrivenerApp: http://bit.ly/BlQC
Nov 05, 2009
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Can't sleep. Just wrote opening scene of new project that's burning in my brain, plus end scene for bk 4...not done but now I know end.
Nov 05, 2009
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@reduced That just totally made my night!!
Nov 04, 2009
LiveJournal:
If it's Tuesday, it must be a writing day...
Nov 04, 2009
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@cvelis - Refined, yeah, I like that!!
Nov 04, 2009
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w00t!! Tonight's word count: 4334 I am on a ROLL, people! And now to bed. #amwriting #wordcount #fb
Nov 04, 2009
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Happy 40th Sesame Street. I am officially OLD. I remember when there was no Sesame Street. ::g::
Nov 04, 2009
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Drive by signing @ Potomac Yard Barnes & Noble for lunch. Only 1 copy of BLOOD KIN left; 2 of BLOOD BARGAIN. Better hurry. ::g::
Nov 04, 2009
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There is no yay today [xposted]
Nov 04, 2009
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Maine: I am disappointed. :(
Nov 04, 2009
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RT @Cudlitz RT @morrowland: Pls take a minute to tweet @TNTPR and @tntweknowdrama for saving our #Southland! #Southlandsaved #SaveSouthland.
Nov 03, 2009
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Lunch: Fail. Food = fine. Service = not so much.
Nov 03, 2009
LiveJournal:
WINNERS!!
Nov 03, 2009
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2300 words tonight. w00t! Certain scenes coming together nicely. #amwriting #fb
Nov 02, 2009
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Rice w/tuna for dinner. Writing scene where K gets her freak on. Those damned macho wolfmen... ::g::
Nov 02, 2009
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Tweeps - beware of DM twitter scams! http://bit.ly/25a0nx Don't click on the links.
Nov 02, 2009
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RT @Cudlitz TNT may expand 'Southland' episodes: http://bit.ly/4F8Z1j via @addthis [My take: HOORAY!!!!!] #southland
Nov 02, 2009
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Wishing a happy new year and Dia de los Muertos a todos! #fb
Nov 01, 2009
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@ChristophGolden Congrats!!
Nov 01, 2009
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@FARfetched58 Ditto. Ended up moving more furniture around. ::g:: Now, for a rest day.
Nov 01, 2009
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Okay 2600 words that will eventually become more like 5000+ when I flesh out. Done writing for now. Read, nap, movie? #amwriting
Oct 31, 2009
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Still writing. Soon, though, I shall achieve nap. #amwriting
Oct 31, 2009
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RT @reduced Graves at my command have waked their sleepers, oped and let 'em forth: Prospero/Tempest. [Happy Halloween/Blessed Samhain!] #fb
Oct 31, 2009
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Insomnia + overcast skies (again) = sleepy me. Still, must write. :) #amwriting Luck to you all doing NaNo this year!
Oct 31, 2009
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Check out @reduced - doing all Shakespeare in 140 chars. Brilliant!
Oct 30, 2009
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Late lunch break. Watching ep of Sons of Anarchy while eating. Back to writing in a few #amwriting #fb
Oct 30, 2009
Facebook:
It's a Writing Thing - Double the Contests, Double the Fun
Oct 30, 2009
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Double the Contests, Double the Fun
Oct 30, 2009
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RT @Jeaniene_Frost Happy blog B-day, Fangs, Fur, &Fey! Contest prizes include a Kindle. Details: http://bit.ly/IgQke
Oct 30, 2009
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RT @LAGilman: I'll be Writer-in-Residence at the Odyssey Fantasy Writing Workshop 2010. Full info: http://www.sff.net/Odyssey/
Oct 29, 2009
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@bymarg Great quote by Gore Vidal. Found Atlantic article and bookmarked. http://bit.ly/1F3J5i
Oct 29, 2009
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RT @dianapfrancis I'm Big Idea on @scalzi's blog today. Come read about how I came up with ideas for Bitter NIght: http://bit.ly/4dLwDG
Oct 29, 2009
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Best spam subject of the day: They took some honey, and plenty of money [there's a song or story in there somewhere]
Oct 29, 2009
Facebook:
It's a Writing Thing - It's a Writing Thing...with super groovy tech
Oct 29, 2009
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RT @dianapfrancis Borders didn't order in Bitter Night. Could you spread the word to ask for it at Borders? That would be awesome! Thx
Oct 29, 2009
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Reccing my favorite writing software for Mac-based writers @ my blog: http://bit.ly/4zgV3y Thanks @ScrivenerApp 4 a great product!
Oct 29, 2009
LiveJournal:
It's a Writing Thing...with super groovy tech
Oct 29, 2009
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Furniture reorganized. Still stuff to put away, but progress made. Now playing w/Sony Reader w/Mac software. Yippee!
Oct 28, 2009
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RT @paleycenter tweeting LIVE from our LA event with the writers of "True Blood" TONIGHT, Oct 28, starting at 7 pm PT. http://bit.ly/KHkFK
Oct 28, 2009
Facebook:
Be careful - there's a Facebook phishing scam going around. H... on Twitpic
Oct 28, 2009
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RT @wilw http://twitpic.com/nahie - Be careful - there's a Facebook phishing scam going around. Here's what the e-mail looks like.
Oct 28, 2009
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Please RT: Do NOT click links in DMs and enter your Twitter login info. It's a scam. @kaz_mahoney's account got hacked; DMs are NOT from her
Oct 28, 2009
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Eep, what is this bright shiny light in the sky, peeping out??
Oct 28, 2009
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RT @doctorow MAKERS website launches! Free downloads, donations for libraries etc, signings, inscribed copies http://craphound.com/makers
Oct 28, 2009
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More weather dismalness. Rainx1000. So desu, que sera, sera & all that. Woke up to Frank Sinatra & Tony Bennett-my crooners playlist on Nano
Oct 28, 2009
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RT @Mattdavelewis This makes me so happy. http://bit.ly/JXdU2 Awesome! [ @jmpineda - you've got to see this!]
Oct 28, 2009
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Weather is miserable but I'm not. Happy for all the RTs on my release day. Thanks, tweeps!!
Oct 27, 2009
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RT @jayewells Nicole Peeler makes excellent points re: popularity of UF in her Big Idea post at Scalzi's Whatever. http://bit.ly/3qgWWR
Oct 27, 2009
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RELEASE DAY w00t! BLOOD KIN officially out today. Also check out @dianapfrancis BITTER NIGHT. Don't forget contest: http://bit.ly/OctContest
Oct 27, 2009
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RELEASE DAY!!
Oct 27, 2009
Blood Kin will be released on October 27, 2009 in Mass Market Paperback
Oct 27, 2009
Blood Kin is now available in Mass Market Paperback, eBook
Oct 27, 2009
Blood Kin will be released on October 27, 2009 in eBook
Oct 27, 2009
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Yes, it's writing related.
Oct 26, 2009
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Watching documentary re: Armenian Genocide. Sobering.
Oct 26, 2009
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Dear USPS: you say you *tried* to deliver on Friday last. WRONG. I was @ home all day. Just too lazy to come up to apt. USPS!FAIL
Oct 26, 2009
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@ChristophGolden Yikes!! Hopes you all don't catch it, too.
Oct 26, 2009
LiveJournal:
There's No Place Like Plrtz Glrb...and vampires...
Oct 26, 2009
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Amberkatze's Book Blog
Oct 26, 2009
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And my guest blog is up at Vampchix: http://bit.ly/VampChix Don't forget, tomorrow BLOOD KIN is released!!
Oct 26, 2009
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Guest blog up @ Amberkatze's + enter to win a free book! http://bit.ly/4sOVAq & don't forget my own contest: http://bit.ly/OctContest
Oct 26, 2009
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Up since 4:40, writing. Think I'm going back to bed for a bit.
Oct 25, 2009
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Off Internets today, tweeps. Must meet #writegoal. Catch you all on the flip side. (10 pts if you can guess reference) TTFN #fb
Oct 24, 2009
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I can haz IKEA Lyksele chair bed. DIY!WIN!! Still, the rest of the apt. org to do, but must wait for in between writing stints & job. #fb
Oct 23, 2009
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RT @RobinBurcell Attempting to juggle work, family, writing and promotion. Writers, any tips?
Oct 23, 2009
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::fingers crossed: Replacement IKEA chair frame arrived. Hope it's not broken.
Oct 23, 2009
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Sidetracked re-categorizing iTunes music. Was only going to go over there for a minute! Back to writing. #amwriting
Oct 23, 2009
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Today, I am snipping scenes and inserting new ones. All part of the surgery and rebuilding that = a book.
Oct 23, 2009
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RT @outeralliance New #outeralliance spotlight with Hayden Thorne! http://bit.ly/3kzYqD
Oct 23, 2009
LiveJournal:
Happy Friday and a meme...
Oct 23, 2009
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@FARfetched58 @LaynaPimentel Thanks!! Something really clicked last night. Hoping I can do the same today. :)
Oct 23, 2009
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Let's make that final count: 4077. Yes, I am on a roll. w00t!! Now, it's time to say nighty night, all! #writing #fb
Oct 23, 2009
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Thanks @FARfetched58. I seem to be on a roll. Getting a bit more done before I crash.
Oct 22, 2009
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Oh. My. 2651 words tonight & I just upped the stakes a thousand fold. I LOVE it when this happens!! #writing #fb
Oct 22, 2009
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RT @dianapfrancis Fresh Fiction says that Bitter Night is "stunning" (and in a good way): http://bit.ly/3O23e7 [w00t!]
Oct 22, 2009
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No news from IKEA re: Chair Fail; yet, UPS sticker on door tonight for delivery & pickup of broken one. SRSLY. WTF? Email is E-Z. IDEK #fb
Oct 22, 2009
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RT @smartpopbooks Review of *In the Hunt* from @ssscoop (includes bonus Paris Hilton references!): http://tr.im/CGTN
Oct 22, 2009
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@danieljhale Great looking store, where in Dallas? Also, do you know about Eerie Books in Wylie. Great place! Horror & SFF
Oct 22, 2009
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Welcome to buddy & fab mystery writer @RobinBurcell to Twitter!
Oct 22, 2009
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RT @lagilman RT @cynicgrrl (via @nnaylime, @pocochina): insurance co denies rape victim for being rape victim - http://tinyurl.com/yjf3hje
Oct 22, 2009
Facebook:
86-year-old WWII vet on gay marriage: "what do you think I fought for in Omaha Beach?" - Boing Boing
Oct 22, 2009
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RT @outeralliance New YA novel by GLBT writer Hayden Thorne released. http://bit.ly/1cBuUB #outeralliance
Oct 22, 2009
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@michaelurie Great list to be on! Congrats!
Oct 22, 2009
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I know sales rank #s aren't gospel, but...BLOOD KIN is 12,156 today on Amazon! http://twitpic.com/mesat #fb
Oct 21, 2009
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Tx, tweeps! Trying out TweetDeck and Tweetie per your recs. :)
Oct 21, 2009
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Congrats to my cousin Maria Eugenia - who just got her US citizenship!! FYI: we were born in Cuba.
Oct 21, 2009
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@AmyRochelle Alaya is too cute on the beach! Def. enjoying herself.
Oct 21, 2009
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Fire drill. Just walked down 12 flights of stairs. Ouch! All sweaty now.
Oct 21, 2009
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Morning, tweeptastics! Need help. Pls rec me your fav iPhone twitter apps. I shall be eternally grateful.
Oct 21, 2009
Facebook:
I Just Saw It On CNN.com
Oct 21, 2009
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RT @dianapfrancis Read the first two chapters of Bitter Night: http://bit.ly/2Wkjm6
Oct 21, 2009
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RT @Paul_Cornell it's Ursula Le Guin's 80th birthday today. Wouldn't it be great if that became a trending topic? #happybirthdayUrsulaLeGuin
Oct 21, 2009
Facebook:
Justine Musk » Blog Archive » To Develop Your Writer’s Intuition, You Must First Read Like A Maniac
Oct 20, 2009
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@treewishes Yikes!
Oct 20, 2009
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@ShannonKButcher - wow. When I met you all, I think he was 9? 10? Pretty wild how time flies. HBD to the Boy!!
Oct 20, 2009
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Writing site documentation and listening to my @girlyman playlist. Most excellent background music. :)
Oct 20, 2009
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@JunoBooks blogs about Lima, Lima everywhere: http://juno-books.com/blog/?p=807 (My editor = tres amusante)
Oct 20, 2009
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@mellierosey Clarification: was Artfully Chocolate. New to me. I'd not been there before.
Oct 19, 2009
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Long version of In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida = *exactly* right length of time for evening commute w/a little traffic.
Oct 19, 2009
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YUM! New chocolate store in Del Ray = gorgeous choccies for writing. Must have incentives, no? Yes!
Oct 19, 2009
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@JunoBooks is tweeting teasers from BLOOD KIN
Oct 19, 2009
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@danieljhale Just don't drive by Dealey Plaza...
Oct 19, 2009
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RT @threadless: Shriek! All Halloween-y tees are $10 today! http://thrdl.es (pls RT for a chance to win one!)
Oct 19, 2009
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45F, clear and windy. Glad the rain's gone. whee!
Oct 19, 2009
LiveJournal:
Taylor Kitsch & Camryn Manheim fans...WEEP with my Joy!!!
Oct 19, 2009
Twitter:
Just > 2 miles on the recumbent bike today. So far, so good. #fb
Oct 18, 2009
Facebook:
Teddy Bear Signed by TAYLOR KITSCH - eBay (item 150378945595 end time Oct-18-09 13:08:12 PDT)
Oct 18, 2009
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Scenes written. Time to relax and read.
Oct 18, 2009
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Updating "follow" lists between work account and author account. Then, back to writing!
Oct 18, 2009
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Breakfast: check Coffee: check Water: check Laptop: check. All a go for writing! #writingdeadline #fb
Oct 18, 2009
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@JackieKessler - sounds like you're feeling better, si?
Oct 18, 2009
Facebook:
It's a Writing Thing - GUEST BLOGS!! BLOOD KIN RELEASE!! CONTEST!! Win Cool Stuff!
Oct 17, 2009
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In anticipation of BLOOD KIN release, I'm holding a contest on my blog! http://chickwriter.livejournal.com/294317.html
Oct 17, 2009
LiveJournal:
GUEST BLOGS!! BLOOD KIN RELEASE!! CONTEST!! Win Cool Stuff!
Oct 17, 2009
Twitter:
Great post about one of my fav shows: SOA owns my heart http://3eept.th8.us [Writing is superb on SoA]
Oct 17, 2009
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Working on 2 guest blog posts before I go to salon. Then after, more writing on Book 4.
Oct 17, 2009
Facebook:
Too Big for My Skin - The Campaign
Oct 17, 2009
Twitter:
44F on a balmy, rainy day in the DC area. I think I shall have to turn the heat on.
Oct 17, 2009
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@Jan_Burke Fall came here instead of SoCal. It's about 44F and raining. Good day to stay inside.
Oct 16, 2009
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just did 2 miles on the stationary bike. One day will work up to where I used to be: 15 miles a session. Great to watch show while pedaling.
Oct 16, 2009
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http://twitpic.com/lrx96 - See the FAIL. IKEA customer svc = WIN, though. All taken care of over phone.
Oct 16, 2009
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Bloody hell. IKEA ship FAIL. Chair frame is broken. :(
Oct 16, 2009
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Futon GONE! w00t! Amazing how much room there seems to be now. IKEA arrived, so I'm assembling chair bed. #fb
Oct 16, 2009
Facebook:
ALA |
Oct 16, 2009
Twitter:
RT @RichelleMead The VA series was banned by a school district in Texas: http://bit.ly/34ebCM [Go buy copies; donate to a library!]
Oct 16, 2009
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Great signed teddy bear auction. Proceeds to Matthew Shepard Foundation. http://bit.ly/qnndG #fb
Oct 16, 2009
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Mmm, coffee. Waiting for UPS for rest of furniture. This morning is for other-than-writing, then I'll be back on the keyboard.
Oct 16, 2009
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Feel better now. Xcl out of town trip b/c I'm stressing about deadline. Rather write than worry.
Oct 15, 2009
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@AmyRochelle ??? Good stuff??
Oct 15, 2009
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Romance Junkies are having Halloween Contest. Go win books. To find mine, go to Monster Bash & hover over Green Goblin. http://bit.ly/4DtVB
Oct 15, 2009
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Brrr. 46F and raining. Today's high is actually less than the current temps. Fall done fell hard! ::digs out sweaters::
Oct 15, 2009
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Srlsy, IKEA? UPS arrived today, while I was @ work. Was waiting for has-shipped email, like u promised. sigh.
Oct 14, 2009
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My cleaning svc is FAB! Laundry done & put away; everything sparkly...except vampires ;) YAY!!
Oct 14, 2009
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RT @smartpopbooks Wanna win a copy of *In the Hunt*, plus the s3 Supernatural companion? Head over to BuddyTV's contest: http://tr.im/BMOB
Oct 14, 2009
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@katrchrdsn AH! The marvels of tech?? ::g:: Go, eat, have caffeine.
Oct 14, 2009
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@katrchrdsn I see all of your books on Kindle store & have bought them on there before. Sample link: http://bit.ly/42kRRA Still a problem?
Oct 14, 2009
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Pulled out about 2k words, ended up with net 822. Good move, but ouch! #writinggoal
Oct 13, 2009
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Dear tweeps: why won't people come get free furniture? Even Salvation Army won't pickup some things. :( What to do, what to do...
Oct 13, 2009
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@RKCharron - sorry so late on reply - been AFK. Yes, she made it home. They missed connections in London, then again in Denver. Tx 4 asking!
Oct 13, 2009
LiveJournal:
Still here, still writing, still moving furniture
Oct 12, 2009
Twitter:
And on that note, I'm AFK for a while. Hunkering down to finish book 4.
Oct 12, 2009
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Bitten by Books reviews BLOOD BARGAIN: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=8708
Oct 12, 2009
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Happy Thanksgiving, Canada!
Oct 12, 2009
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ok, whew. Sis & BIL missed connex @ Heathrow. Now in Denver, trying to get flight home to DFW. Now I can relax.
Oct 10, 2009
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Damn. Sister hasn't called. Flight arr. @ DFW 3 hrs ago. :( Mom worried. I'm worried. Left msgs on mobile/home, etc.
Oct 10, 2009
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Argh. Major PITA - the mattress is the wrong size. It's for the chair bed, not the sofa bed--which means I'll have to return to IKEA. :(
Oct 10, 2009
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@FARfetched58 Glad to hear about your MIL. Also, nice sunset pic!
Oct 10, 2009
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Desk gone. Now waiting for E & J to come by to assemble sofa & exercise bike. Feel like a nap, though. :)
Oct 10, 2009
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The hot before the storm...up @ 5 am, muggy/warm in apt. Waiting for cool front.
Oct 10, 2009
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BOO HISS NBC re: Southland cancellation = MASSIVE FAIL. @Cudlitz so sorry to hear, GREAT show. It's a sad loss. Good TV = hard to find.
Oct 09, 2009
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@FARfetched58 Oh noes. :( Sending you all good thoughts.
Oct 09, 2009
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Also, dear iTunes: where is my last night's ep of SUPERNATURAL? Plz I can haz?
Oct 09, 2009
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Putting together Elfa drawer unit = easier when done the right way first. ::sighs::
Oct 09, 2009
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Srlsy, iTunes app store? Dozens of fart apps? I mean, why?
Oct 09, 2009
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@FarFetched58 Thanks for the sympathy. I'll consider it a sacrifice to the car gods. ::g::
Oct 08, 2009
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Sad Maria is sad. Scraped new car this a.m. Not horribly, but it's the first ding. I guess Simply Red is blooded now.
Oct 08, 2009
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Now I know why so warm in apt. A/c now turned off for fall/winter. Not helpful when doing physical activity. ::is sweaty::
Oct 07, 2009
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@mstiefvater - you *know* you must have these shirts made, don't you? I'd totally buy one...or more.
Oct 07, 2009
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@SaraSmile @robin2go - that totally cracks me up!!
Oct 06, 2009
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w00t!! 4-star review in November RT Book Review for BLOOD KIN!! pg 92 yippee!!! #fb
Oct 06, 2009
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@mstiefvater Italian site for Shiver is GRAND! Understood enough to get by. Cover is gorgeous!!!!
Oct 05, 2009
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::facepalm:: I just frakked my own iTunes library. Files still there but iTunes can't find them. #userfail [yes, I know how to fix.]
Oct 04, 2009
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Kindle users. BLOOD KIN now available for pre-order! http://bit.ly/BloodKin
Oct 04, 2009
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@darthrami - I can also come up there. Not a problem!
Oct 04, 2009
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@darthrami - LMK next time you plan to go and I shall come with.
Oct 04, 2009
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I can haz sofabed. Can't assemble yet, b/c old furniture still here. Therefore, I shall haz nap.
Oct 04, 2009
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RT @wilw PRO TIP: Never get into a battle of wits with a Sicilian when death is on the line. [about how I feel w/o caffeine right now]
Oct 04, 2009
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Why am I awake? Oh yeah...furniture delivery bet. 7a-12p. Love those 4 hour windows...NOT.
Oct 04, 2009
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Enough stuff moved to make way for sofabed delivery. Apt looks like a disaster. Now resting and watching Bones.
Oct 03, 2009
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Just broke my IKEA virginity. Spent 3 hours @ Woodbridge store. Bought sofabed, pillows, chair...stuff! They deliver sofabed tomorrow.
Oct 03, 2009
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DIY Fail is now DIY win thanks to JasonG. He brought tools. Table is done. Shelves gone. New shelves unfolded. After dentist, organization!
Oct 03, 2009
LiveJournal:
RESOLVED: furniture assembled!
Oct 03, 2009
Twitter:
Srsly, PBS? $9.99 PER episode of Ken Burns' National Parks??? A little steep, don't you think? Thank goodness for Netflix.
Oct 03, 2009
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Okay, Gmail back and business handled. #fb
Oct 03, 2009
Twitter:
Grr. I have no email right now. Gmail is borked. If you need to get with me right away, send to thechickwriter @ me.com. Tx! #fb
Oct 03, 2009
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Ouch! Wassup w/Gmail/google in general? V.v. slow.
Oct 03, 2009
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@bymarg - I rent ::g:: Srsly. I have nice tools, just no drill. Will probably go buy one in a.m. unless JG got my frantic email and brings.
Oct 02, 2009
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Giving up on tonight's DIY!FAIL. Going to drown my sorrows in a good book...and maybe some Lagavulin.
Oct 02, 2009
LiveJournal:
Guess what I am not doing now?
Oct 02, 2009
Twitter:
Not watching #SGU, b/c I have no TV. Must wait until iTunes download tomorrow...
Oct 02, 2009
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Argh. And my paper towel holder is broken. :( (in box with table legs)...
Oct 02, 2009
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OFFS To assemble desk, I need power drill. i don't have power drill. Perhaps that info s/b included in online store??? #Containerstorefail
Oct 02, 2009
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@dianapfrancis - a rite of passage for each book...
Oct 02, 2009
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I can haz new furniture. I no haz any room...
Oct 02, 2009
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Eeep! backordered furniture: not so much. Out 4 delivery TODAY not NEXT Friday. Ran home. Beat delivery, so now I'm working & waiting.
Oct 02, 2009
Facebook:
Girlyman's CD Release Tour: Counting Down
Oct 02, 2009
Twitter:
@ChristophGolden @amber_benson Indeed. Why are we all awake? Though, now, = my normal wake time. You guys are insane...but I knew that. :)
Oct 02, 2009
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@ home now, having melted cheese sandwich with olive tapenade and about to do more research on Armenia.
Oct 01, 2009
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Reading about HIPAA compliance.
Oct 01, 2009
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Up and at 'em. My leave is over and I'm back to work this a.m. Lovely fall day!! Lots done on Book 4 over past few days. Go me!
Oct 01, 2009
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RT @alalibrary The ALA Library was founded September 30, 1924. It's our 85th birthday!
Sep 30, 2009
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Exercise bike arrived. Person buying shelves hasn't. My apt is awesomely crowded...
Sep 30, 2009
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@NathanFillion - Egad. That is just so wrong. Good thing I write about monsters...hmm, wonder if there could be a carnival in book 4...
Sep 30, 2009
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Lunch break. Many words written/thought out. Notes made. Now pasta and caffeine.
Sep 30, 2009
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@rkunboxed That is the funniest thing I've seen in ages. Still laughing!
Sep 30, 2009
Twitter:
Watching Sons of Anarchy pilot. Mitch Pileggi: hate his character, but boy howdy-hawt + Young Charlie Hunnam (QAF:UK) grew up mighty pretty.
Sep 30, 2009
Twitter:
Wherein I riff off @feliciaday 's interview in Wired (at my blog): http://bit.ly/2SOfz4 #fb
Sep 30, 2009
LiveJournal:
Why I <3 Felicia Day...and musings about character-creation
Sep 30, 2009
Twitter:
w00t! Go @feliciaday!! Very nice Wired article: http://bit.ly/15RtsS
Sep 30, 2009
Facebook:
xkcd.com
Sep 30, 2009
Twitter:
Brrrr. Fall is definitely here. Had to sleep with a blanket last night. Woke up to much cool. Might even need socks!
Sep 30, 2009
Twitter:
Not too shabby. Nearly 3000 words tonight. Just wrote touching reconciliation scene. Am exhausted w/emotion.
Sep 30, 2009
Twitter:
@Cudlitz - though I don't have kids, I'm right there with you.
Sep 29, 2009
Twitter:
@mstiefvater - my copy of Ballad is arriving TOMORROW!!!! Sadly, I must not open until I finish word quota. Deadline approaches.
Sep 29, 2009
Twitter:
Writing about Armenian werewolves...at a part that makes me cringe/cry: the genocide of their people. Why do I do this to myself?
Sep 29, 2009
Twitter:
@melissa_marr - Try Dr. Doug Lyle http://www.dplylemd.com/ - a forensics expert & great guy! May not know answer, but will know sources.
Sep 29, 2009
Facebook:
BLOOD BARGAIN Release Day! | Juno Books
Sep 29, 2009
Twitter:
RT @JunoBooks A helpful guide to buying the right book by Maria Lima NOT the one by Don Stanford... http://juno-books.com/blog/?p=795 [hee!]
Sep 29, 2009
Twitter:
RT @ChristophGolden A book is born today. THE WAKING: DREAMS OF THE DEAD hits stores. Check out www.thomasrandall.net He is me. [me = Chris]
Sep 29, 2009
Twitter:
RT @KelleyArmstrong: Frostbitten is now out!! Promo: http://bit.ly/4VNvz and contest: http://bit.ly/UjOJD
Sep 29, 2009
Twitter:
RT @ShannonKButcher My new romantic suspense LOVE YOU TO DEATH comes out today! Yay! [congrats to Shannon!]
Sep 29, 2009
Twitter:
OMG, BLOOD BARGAIN is #1,101 in Kindle store sales!! THANKS, FANS!!
Sep 29, 2009
Twitter:
Release day for BLOOD BARGAIN!! Excited for book 2!!
Sep 29, 2009
LiveJournal:
Blood Bargain released!! (redux)
Sep 29, 2009
Blood Bargain will be released on September 29, 2009 in Mass Market Paperback
Sep 29, 2009
Blood Bargain will be released on September 29, 2009 in eBook
Sep 29, 2009
Blood Bargain is now available in Mass Market Paperback, eBook
Sep 29, 2009
Twitter:
Almost done emptying the big industrial-strength shelves in prep for my new workspace/desk. From ugly to streamlined! w00t!
Sep 28, 2009
Twitter:
@TanyaHuff w00t! Love GBS. Your seats are great!
Sep 28, 2009
Twitter:
Ditto! RT @dianapfrancis Amen. RT @scalzi: Some days the idea of being a complete shut-in has its appeal.
Sep 28, 2009
Twitter:
@bymarg Ha, u r 2 funny. ;) Lots does fit in car, just not 54" long table top. ::g::
Sep 28, 2009
Twitter:
Weather is definitely changing. I have sinus headache. :(
Sep 28, 2009
Facebook:
When have we not been in the midst of a vampire craze? - By Christopher Beam and Chris Wilson - Slat
Sep 28, 2009
LiveJournal:
Read a Banned Book
Sep 28, 2009
Twitter:
Welcome to new followers! I don't autofollow, but do read my @ replies.
Sep 28, 2009
Twitter:
RT @neilhimself Reminder: if you're planning on buying The Graveyard Book, today/tomorrow would be good times to do it. (51 weeks on list.)
Sep 28, 2009
Twitter:
Container store ROCKS! Found build-own-desk I wanted online & on sale! w00t! Must ship b/c doesn't fit in Smart car. ::g::
Sep 28, 2009
Twitter:
@dianapfrancis That is indeed, the question. Bigger question: how much assembly required. :/
Sep 27, 2009
Twitter:
@dianapfrancis That is the question, all right! Bigger question: how assembly required. :/
Sep 27, 2009
Twitter:
Excited! Just ordered a recumbent bike for home. With decluttering, I now have room. Can exercise in privacy!
Sep 27, 2009
Twitter:
@LindaStamberger Don't know best, but here's list for 2008: http://bit.ly/17S6oL (on left is list by year). I usually choose one or two.
Sep 27, 2009
Facebook:
ALA | Banned & Challenged Books
Sep 26, 2009
Twitter:
RT @kaz_mahoney It is Banned Books Week. I will be reading a 'challenged' book to celebrate! You should too: http://tinyurl.com/oc5cgv
Sep 26, 2009
Twitter:
RT@kaz_mahoney It is Banned Books Week. I will be reading a 'challenged' book to celebrate! You should too: http://tinyurl.com/oc5cgv
Sep 26, 2009
Twitter:
kaz_mahoney It is Banned Books Week. I will be reading a 'challenged' book to celebrate! You should too: http://tinyurl.com/oc5cgv #fb
Sep 26, 2009
Twitter:
RT @kaz_mahoneyIt is Banned Books Week. I will be reading a 'challenged' book to celebrate! You should too: http://tinyurl.com/oc5cgv
Sep 26, 2009
Twitter:
Books for donation picked up. Yay! Thanks to Laura W. and local MWA Chapter. Must rearrange at some point. Shelve the keepers, sort DVDs.
Sep 24, 2009
Twitter:
Still getting organized after return home. Book donation pickup this afternoon, then boxes will be gone & I can move furniture.
Sep 24, 2009
Twitter:
Just got home. Humid/muggy in DC area. Time for a nap, methinks!
Sep 22, 2009
Twitter:
At airport. Gate cg at last min. Got to ride in cart thing to other terminal. Now to wait.
Sep 22, 2009
Twitter:
About to head out to airport for flight home. Farewell DFW, thanks for a great time! Hoping for good travel karma.
Sep 22, 2009
Twitter:
Event @ Wylie City Hall went great! Thanks to Rachel from Smith Public Library. Tomorrow: flying home.
Sep 21, 2009
Twitter:
Event @ Wylie City Hall went great! Thanks to Rachel from Smith Public Library. Tomorrow: flying home. #fb
Sep 21, 2009
Twitter:
Still in TX, errands & resting today. Author Express Fest tonight @ Wylie City Hall. Looking fwd to meeting folks!
Sep 21, 2009
Twitter:
Still in Texas. Still no decent Intarwebs. I'm sure you're all carrying on without me. ::g::
Sep 19, 2009
Twitter:
Morning & Happy Rosh Hashana! I'm off to another signing filled day in Wylie, plus some small town research. Cheers!
Sep 19, 2009
Twitter:
Morning & Happy Rosh Hashana! I'm off to another signing filled day in Wylie, plus some small town research. Cheers! #fb
Sep 19, 2009
Twitter:
LONG day. Got to see @Paul_Cornell for a brief moment. Great hanging w/ @JayeWells. Tomorrow, signings in Wylie. Their librarians RULE!!!
Sep 18, 2009
Twitter:
@jayewells - Should be there mid-afternoon - family arriving @ 11 at DFW; then lunch, then to Addison.
Sep 18, 2009
Twitter:
@jayewells w00t!! That means I get to finally meet you in RL!
Sep 18, 2009
Twitter:
In Dallas, headed out to pick up family in a bit, then on to @FenCon. Signing @ 5; Panel @ 6
Sep 18, 2009
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from Blood Kin
Sep 18, 2009
Twitter:
As @Paul_Cornell said last night: I'm about to dash (not to Heathrow though!) to airport to DFW for @FenCon.
Sep 17, 2009
LiveJournal:
See you at FenCon/Dallas area!
Sep 16, 2009
Twitter:
Wow, Henry Gibson & Mary Travers gone. A bad week for my childhood entertainers. :(
Sep 16, 2009
Twitter:
Back from mall. Lovely dinner w/V. Trip to Apple store (for her). I bought nothing! Hard to believe, si? Off to @FenCon in the early a.m.
Sep 16, 2009
Twitter:
@ Pentagon City mall doing pre-trip shopping & meeting V for dinner. New bag acquired. New lotion & body butter, too. What next?
Sep 16, 2009
Twitter:
@verlise Good to know re: book! LMK what you think.
Sep 16, 2009
Twitter:
Nothing like bank/rent drama b4 trip. Draft issued w/wrong acct #; sent back by bank to apt. Apt sent me notice. 1 hr later, all fixed.
Sep 16, 2009
Twitter:
Morning, tweeps! Last day @ home before I head out to DFW for @Fencon and family gathering. Haven't packed yet. :)
Sep 16, 2009
Twitter:
@JackieKessler re: HK "review" - yeah, not at all uncommon. Seems to be getting more incomprehensible.
Sep 16, 2009
Twitter:
@melissa_marr w000000t!! Congrats! That's excellent news.
Sep 16, 2009
Twitter:
Egads, just saw Klausner review of BLOOD KIN (on her blog), pls don't read if you don't want to be spoiled/thoroughly confused.
Sep 15, 2009
Twitter:
Watching Wolverine. Hot Taylor Kitsch is hot...so is Hugh Jackman.
Sep 15, 2009
Twitter:
RT @StaciaKane here is a snippet from the Q&A following reading at Dragoncon: http://bit.ly/9PTKK
Sep 15, 2009
LiveJournal:
Wherein I'm the top...in the 100, that is
Sep 15, 2009
Twitter:
Wow! Voted by readers as 1 of top 100 mystery novels blogs. Thanks, readers!! (look for "It's a Writing Thing") http://bit.ly/143Ypj
Sep 15, 2009
Twitter:
Wow! Voted by readers as 1 of top 100 mystery novels blogs. Thanks, readers!! (look for "It's a Writing Thing") http://bit.ly/143Ypj #fb
Sep 15, 2009
Twitter:
Just got home and read about Patrick Swayze's death. :( Sad news, indeed.
Sep 14, 2009
Twitter:
RT @jsmithreadyDiscussing rereading (& even reworking) previously published novels, over at Fangs Fur & Fey: http://is.gd/3gFnL
Sep 14, 2009
Twitter:
@pussreboots Welcome! Thanks for following. :)
Sep 14, 2009
Twitter:
@RockyShields - yup, Tom Baker was my 1st as well. I'm definitely looking forward to #11.
Sep 14, 2009
Twitter:
Hi, all - welcome to the new followers! I don't auto-follow, but I do check and respond to my @ messages. :)
Sep 14, 2009
Twitter:
To be clear...I'm watching DVDs, not the BBC marathon. ::g::
Sep 13, 2009
Twitter:
Finished 1st part of 9th Dr. Marathon. Just watched @Paul_Cornell 's ep: Father's Day. Tough to watch again-emotional. Still brilliant, tho.
Sep 13, 2009
Facebook:
FLP - Closing
Sep 13, 2009
Twitter:
Srsly, how can I be scheduling stuff for 2011?? The mind boggles. @Bcon2011, I'm looking at YOU. ::g::
Sep 13, 2009
Twitter:
@outeralliance Thanks!!
Sep 13, 2009
LiveJournal:
Outer Alliance Pride Day
Sep 13, 2009
Twitter:
Writers: Interested in supporting/promoting LGBTQ issues in SF/F? Come join the Outer Alliance. http://bit.ly/asz5E
Sep 13, 2009
Facebook:
Dr Horrible's Sing-Along Blog Official Fan Site
Sep 13, 2009
Twitter:
w000t!!!! RT @amber_benson Congratulations! RT @MoTancharoen http://twitpic.com/hkcpk - Bam.
Sep 13, 2009
Twitter:
@motancharoen http://twitpic.com/hkcpk - SWEET!!! You guys are the best. Congratulations on a very well-deserved win.
Sep 13, 2009
Twitter:
@ellencrosby http://twitpic.com/hkw7r - Well, you know Andy...always has to show off. ;-) Sorry I couldn't be there, sweetie!
Sep 13, 2009
Twitter:
@StephenFry yay!! you + BONES = WIN. Looking fwd to the new season.
Sep 13, 2009
Twitter:
Today's smoothie: very berry banana (1 ban/cup o'frozen berries, cup o'vanilla yogurt; milk). Brekkie b/c I woke up late.
Sep 13, 2009
Twitter:
Peeps: a question. For online photo hosting (your own pics) which do you prefer: Photobucket, Flickr, Picasa, other?
Sep 12, 2009
LiveJournal:
Of the really freakin awesome...another pressie
Sep 12, 2009
Facebook:
scifiwire.com
Sep 12, 2009
Twitter:
::facepalm:: Camera (for which I pd extra for Sat delivery) got sent to the wrong place (office). Totally my bad. I forgot to cg address.
Sep 12, 2009
Twitter:
Hoping my new camera gets here before I have to leave for lunch date. Stupid me has lost perfectly good digital camera. :(
Sep 12, 2009
Twitter:
@dianapfrancis - yup, HS + vampires doesn't work for me. But Glee, oh yeah!
Sep 11, 2009
Twitter:
Just watched first ep of Vampire Diaries. I don't think I'm the right demographic.
Sep 11, 2009
Twitter:
@LaynaPimentel - thanks a billion! :)
Sep 11, 2009
Twitter:
@StaciaKane - oh, excellent!!
Sep 11, 2009
Twitter:
W00t! Just got final royalty statement from Wildside. Both Matters & Blood Bargain earned out!
Sep 11, 2009
Twitter:
@brenthartinger posts an excellent review of last night's #Supernatural episode: http://tinyurl.com/mmquul (again, spoilers abound)
Sep 11, 2009
Twitter:
Got really thinky early this a.m. about last nights #Supernatural ep. Go read. LMK your thoughts. Spoilers, though. http://bit.ly/SPN501
Sep 11, 2009
Twitter:
Got really thinky early this a.m. about last nights #Supernatural ep. Go read. LMK your thoughts. Spoilers, though. http://bit.ly/SPN501 #fb
Sep 11, 2009
LiveJournal:
SPN 5x01: Sympathy for the Devil...long thoughts
Sep 11, 2009
Twitter:
For those absent... RT @LAGilman For the ones we never met & in gratitude for the ones the universe spared. I still stand witness. #9/11
Sep 11, 2009
Twitter:
No longer avoiding spoilers. Couldn't sleep. Watched #Supernatural 5.01 "Sympathy for the Devil". Am now happy I did.
Sep 11, 2009
Author Revealed Answer:
If you could acquire any talent, what would it be?
Sep 11, 2009
Author Revealed Answer:
What is your greatest achievement?
Sep 11, 2009
Author Revealed Answer:
Where did you go to high school and/or college?
Sep 11, 2009
Author Revealed Answer:
What’s your best quality?
Sep 11, 2009
Author Revealed Answer:
What trait is most noticeable about you?
Sep 11, 2009
Author Revealed Answer:
What was/is your favorite job?
Sep 11, 2009
Author Revealed Answer:
What were your previous occupations?
Sep 11, 2009
Author Revealed Answer:
How would you describe perfect happiness?
Sep 11, 2009
Author Revealed Answer:
What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing?
Sep 11, 2009
Author Revealed Answer:
What’s your fantasy profession?
Sep 11, 2009
Author Revealed Answer:
What 3 personal qualities are most important to you?
Sep 11, 2009
Author Revealed Answer:
What is your birthdate?
Sep 11, 2009
Author Revealed Answer:
How would you describe your life in only 8 words?
Sep 11, 2009
Twitter:
Nice interview with #Supernatural tie-in author Jeff Mariotte: http://bit.ly/2b65jV
Sep 10, 2009
Twitter:
No TV, so will be avoiding #Supernatural spoilers. Already bought season pass on iTunes! Watching NCIS instead.
Sep 10, 2009
Twitter:
No TV, so will be avoiding #Supernatural spoilers. Already bought season pass on iTunes! Watching NCIS instead. #fb
Sep 10, 2009
Twitter:
@cmpriest - oh yes! I travel to NJ/NY by Amtrak and LOVE it. Comfy, mostly quiet and I can upgrade to Biz Class for $35. What's not to like?
Sep 10, 2009
Twitter:
RT @sfwa Congrats to @StaciaKane who has sold audio rights to the first three Downside books, to Blackstone Audio.
Sep 10, 2009
Twitter:
Maggie Stiefvater wins teh internets. Kraken are the new vampires: http://bit.ly/15jPXy
Sep 10, 2009
Twitter:
@Jannam22 Will e-mail you re: Nano
Sep 10, 2009
Twitter:
Whee!! I can haz new Nano!! UPS just delivered!! #fb
Sep 10, 2009
Twitter:
SWEET! My new Nano is on the truck for delivery today!
Sep 10, 2009
Twitter:
@jayewells - ROFLMAO!! You're cracking me up!
Sep 10, 2009
Twitter:
@rkunboxed Oh, yes, indeed!
Sep 10, 2009
Twitter:
Extended service warranty on cars: boo hiss. The "guaranteed" refund? not so much if the holder files Chapter 11. :( (re: previous car)
Sep 10, 2009
Twitter:
RT @smartpopbooks Happy #Supernatural premiere day! Get IN THE HUNT (http://tr.im/xUtY) for only $5. coupon code: SPN (I'm a contrib!) #fb
Sep 10, 2009
Twitter:
Morning, tweeps and fen, I've just updated my schedule for @FenCon and other Dallas area events at my blog: http://bit.ly/1bXq2Z #fb
Sep 10, 2009
LiveJournal:
FenCon panel schedule, Dallas signings
Sep 10, 2009
Twitter:
@Jannam22 I can haz berry smoothie! Go me.
Sep 09, 2009
Twitter:
Once again, I am pwnd by Jobs. Upgrading the iPods. Thank goodness I sold a couple of them on eBay last week.
Sep 09, 2009
Twitter:
Awesome. This is srsly like spy tech...at least of years ago. But now, for us home consumers.
Sep 09, 2009
Twitter:
Brilliant! new iPod Classic back up to 160 GB; @fivegrainja , you watching? May have to get the new one.
Sep 09, 2009
Twitter:
Sweet! Liner notes w/iTunes - great for us oldies that had huge album collections.
Sep 09, 2009
Twitter:
I've totally taken a writing break so I can follow @theappleblog 's tweets from the event. How much $$ will I be spending???
Sep 09, 2009
Facebook:
TheAppleBlog (theappleblog) on Twitter
Sep 09, 2009
Twitter:
@Jannam22 - all better. Found file - was saved with previous date. My bad. WHEW.
Sep 09, 2009
Twitter:
WHEW! @FARfetched58 you ROCK! Seems I accidentally saved it w/wrong file name. My bad. I use Scrivener. Have used for all bks. Love it!
Sep 09, 2009
Twitter:
I'm going to be sick. Every single word I wrote yesterday is GONE. Yes I backed up. Must not have saved right & back up is bad file, too.
Sep 09, 2009
Twitter:
Up. Writing. Will be offline for a while. Catch you all on the flipside! #fb
Sep 09, 2009
Twitter:
And by "write to", I mean write while I'm listening to Queen, not writing letters/emails...you know what I meant!
Sep 08, 2009
Twitter:
@CrimespreeJon I often write to Queen. You're right: always a good idea.
Sep 08, 2009
Twitter:
@TomFelton re: The Wire - yes! Brilliant show. (full disclosure: creator's wife & I are good friends) - but don't let that stop you. :)
Sep 08, 2009
Twitter:
All that running around today and 2500+ words, too. All in all, a rather productive day.
Sep 08, 2009
Matters of the Blood is now available in Mass Market Paperback
Aug 25, 2009
Matters of the Blood will be released on August 25, 2009 in Mass Market Paperback, eBook
Aug 25, 2009
Matters of the Blood is now available in Mass Market Paperback, eBook
Aug 25, 2009
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from Blood Bargain
Aug 22, 2009
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from Matters of the Blood
Jul 16, 2009
Matters of the Blood will be released on August 25, 2009 in Mass Market Paperback
Jan 16, 2009

Maria Lima Revealed

Q. How would you describe perfect happiness? A. The time and means to be able to write fulltime, travel to conventions to meet fans and fellow writers and to just "be". Q. What is your greatest achievement? A. Becoming a published writer. My mother always thought I'd do this...I was never so sure. Q. What’s your fantasy profession? A. I'm living it! I write and get paid to do it. Q. What 3 personal qualities are most important to you? A. Loyalty, Respect and Sincerity. Learn more about Maria Lima

Authors on the Web

For Fae Lovers: Free ebook from Juno Books
A Writer's Dream - Author Rae Lori, October 8, 2009
...Lin ", John Joseph and Anonymous Why fairies? We realized that two upcoming releases -- BLOOD KIN by Maria Lima and HALLOWED CIRCLE by Linda Robertson -- featured some fairies that were, well, not "good" by any means. Download the FREE PDF of SCARY...
October Book Releases
Sidhe Vicious Reviews, October 5, 2009
...Stranger by Susan Sizemore   Bound To Shadows by Keri Arthur Tainted by Julie Kenner Blood Kin by Maria Lima   October 29 th     Bite Marks by Jennifer Rardin    ...
R.I.P. IV
A Striped Armchair, August 25, 2009
...read before, but it just sounds fascinating! And the cover is definitely creepy. Matters of the Blood by Maria Lima : a vampire novel set in Texas Hill Country. As a Texan who loves Hill Country, I had to put this on the list! Gothic The Ghost...
New Books!
Insert Witty Title Here, August 25, 2009
...books out on the same day? There’s just TOO MUCH AWESOMENESS HAPPENING! MATTERS OF THE BLOOD by Maria Lima Synopsis stolen bluntly from B&N: If you thought your family was strange… Try being Keira Kelly. A member of a powerful paranormal family,...
Onward...a writer's work is never done
I Write Dead People, March 25, 2009
...of good friends, I found out that the word is now official: Book deal the fourth: FICTION: SCI-FI/FANTASY Maria Lima's untitled fourth book in her Bloodlines series featuring a Texan born and bred whose relatives, an ancient clan of shapeshifters and...
Onward...a writer's work is never done
I Write Dead People, March 25, 2009
...of good friends, I found out that the word is now official: Book deal the fourth: FICTION: SCI-FI/FANTASY Maria Lima's untitled fourth book in her Bloodlines series featuring a Texan born and bred whose relatives, an ancient clan of shapeshifters and...
Onward...a writer's work is never done
I Write Dead People, March 25, 2009
...of good friends, I found out that the word is now official: Book deal the fourth: FICTION: SCI-FI/FANTASY Maria Lima's untitled fourth book in her Bloodlines series featuring a Texan born and bred whose relatives, an ancient clan of shapeshifters and...
Books Read in 2008
Lisa Paitz Spindler, Danger Gal, January 2, 2009
...R. Ward 26. FREEDOM’S PRICE, Suzanne Brockmann 27. DARKEST KISS, Gena Showalter 28. MATTERS OF THE BLOOD, Maria Lima 29. CRAZY KISSES, Tara Janzen 30. DARK NEEDS AT NIGHT’S EDGE, Kresley Cole 31. CRAZY HOT, Tara Janzen 32. THE HEART SURGEON’S...