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This is so cool… In the Amazing Kontis Sisters’ continuing effort to one-up each other, Sami got a nod on NPR yesterday. She and Ian were best friends growing up — the Chillags lived across the lake from us in South Carolina. (Hi, Ian!)

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You know, after the mad rush to get to the end of that godforsaken year and the insane crush of work I leapt into the moment 2008 hit, I hadn’t given much thought to my birthday. Before my friend Ian left for England in December, over a cup of desperately-needed whipped cream and caffeine, he had asked me about…

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It was always going to be a hard time. In some way I’m enjoying the quiet in the aftermath of a week of family and home repair projects, in the wake of my little sister’s surprise visit, card game marathons, second Christmas, the rooster sacrifice, and an evening of honkeytonkin’. Now there are no overtired children, no waiting for…

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What did you get that literary lover on your list? Need something quick that doesn’t require you to leave the house…or even the comfort of your own chair? Subscribe to Shimmer Magazine by January 10, and you’ll get 4 issues of terrific new speculative fiction and art for only $17.00 (plus postage). They’re going to raise their rates then…

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I’m stealing this list from Kitti…thanks, babe! 1) DRINKING BUDDY OF THE YEARMark Newton (who now knows firsthand how cheap a date I am) 2) LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD (longest friend) –Patrick Kramer, recent big winner of “Don’t Forget the Lyrics”!! Woohoo!! 3) NEWCOMER AWARD – COOLEST NEWEST FRIEND?Ken Scholes — last year we were acquaintances; this year he became…

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Well, la-dee-da! I won “Blog for a Beer” yesterday on Fantasy Friday! It was a quick and fun little break…winning was just a bonus. Every single word of this actually happened. Today, I bought Patty some flowers with my winnings. ********************************** Patty fainted at work today. She was at the fax machine before she wandered over to Linda’s cubicle…

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Semisonic. You know the song. Number 31, baby.They say you should act your age, not your ranking. In this case, I guess it’s moot. I am thankful for all of my friends who made this happen…and my parents, who made me.The picture says it all. If you’re in the US, have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Everyone else, just have a…

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? How well do you know your Hunter 101?Whatever your skill level, have a little fun taking this Dark-Hunter Quiz: CLICK HERE. Don’t forget, The Dark-Hunter Companion goes on sale today!! Also, a huge congrats to Sherri for hitting Number 1 on the New York Times list for Upon The Midnight Clear. Woohoo!!

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The November issue of Apex Online is now live, featuring an interview between Yours Truly and The Best Boss in the World. Learn my take on Oprah, heroes, and garden gnomes, among other things. Ironically, my featured story is an evil little tale based on a boss that…well…rubbed me the wrong way. Read “Happy Thoughts” for free HERE. Enjoy!

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