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Shimmery Christmas

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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*blink* 2007

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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Genre Chick Interview: Robin McKinley

In 1985, Robin McKinley won the Newbery Medal for her novel The Hero and the Crown. In just a few decades, she has traversed the world of legends from fairy tales to elementals to vampires. In her latest novel, Dragonhaven, she explores–you guessed it–dragons. Ever a lover of girls with swords and magic that turns beasts into princes, Genre…

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Fantasy Friday

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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Every New Beginning

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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Happy Holidays 2007

Track listing for the Happy Holidays 2007 CD: Just for Now — Imogen Heap I Won’t Be Home for Christmas — Blink 182 O Christmas Tree — Miles Davis Santa Claus is Coming to Town – Diana Krall My Grown-Up Christmas List — Kelly Clarkson When I Get Home for Christmas — Snow Patrol O Heavenly Day — Patty…

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Pop Quiz, Hotshot

? 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!! Tweet

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You’ve Had This Boss Before

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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Official Alethea Kontis Newsletter — October 2007

Hi, everybody! It has been SUCH a busy and crazy summer. I’ve traveled the USA from coast to coast and back again: LA, North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Indiana, Vermont, Florida…this weekend is K-Con in New Orleans and next is World Fantasy Convention in Saratoga Springs, NY. Whew! But I’ve had so much fun reconnecting with old friends…

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Genre Chick Interview: Jeff Carlson

If you like to sleep at night, stay away from this book!  Jeff Carlson’s pulse-pounding debut novel, Plague Year, has turned the world of science-fiction thrillers completely upside down. The undaunted and unafraid Genre Chick Alethea Kontis dons her hazmat gear and gets extreme with the Bionic Man. *********************** Alethea Kontis:  Plague Year has one of the most terrifying…

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