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Who is Melinda Snodgrass anyway?

After eight years as a novelist which included the publication of her CIRCUIT trilogy, and co-creating, editing, and writing for the Wild Card series, Melinda began her career as a story editor on STAR TREK:TNG, and wrote the Writer's Guild Award nominated script THE MEASURE OF A MAN. She worked for REASONABLE DOUBTS, and PROFILER, wrote six pilots, and had one produced and aired, STAR COMMAND. She is currently working on the third book in the EDGE series, has delivered the first book in a new urban fantasy series, and is starting on the second.  She has two screenplays currently under consideration in Hollywood.

“If H.P. Lovecraft and H. L. Mencken had ever collaborated, they might have come up with something like The Edge of Reason . This one will delight thinkers--and outrage true believers--of all stripes.” --George R. R. Martin
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Daily Quote

“I do not believe in a personal God and I have never denied this but have expressed it clearly.  If something is in me which can be called religious then it is the unbounded admiration for the structure of the world so far as our science can reveal it.”

Albert Einstein

Appropriate Posts

Posted by: Melinda on Dec 31, 2009

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This morning I deleted a message, and since the sender didn't provide me with an email address I'm unable to respond privately, so I'm doing it here.  The post was about another author's delayed book.

First, and I write this with my tongue drilled firmly in my cheek.  My blog should be all about ME, not some other writer.

That said, I do discuss books I'm reading, and when I find a wonderful reading experience, I want to pass the word.  I try to warn you away from terrible movies, I'll discuss politics as long as the discussion remains civil.

I will talk about writing techniques, ways to get past problem areas, plotting, characterization, etc.  What I will not discuss are the work habits of other writers.  I will tell you all about my work habits because (remember) this blog is about me.

It's as if you've come over to my house and we're talking about writing, my worries over insurance, my horse, etc.  You are all welcome at my home, but you fall into the category of casual friends, and as such I will not discuss personal issues or my close friends.

My advice to this person who queried me -- There are many wonderful books being published.  Read them, and put aside fretting about delayed series.  For example, Connie Willis has a wonderful new novel coming out in February 2010.  I had the good fortune to read an ARC of BLACKOUT, and it's terrific.  Don't miss BITTER SEEDS by Ian Tregillis coming out April 13th, 2010.  This book is brilliant.  If you're looking for a series might I recommend THE LONG PRICE QUARTET by Daniel Abraham.  Anything by Walter Jon Williams though I'm especially partial to THE PRAXIS BOOKS.

And finally since this blog is all about me -- be sure to pick up THE EDGE OF RUIN out from Tor books on April 13th 2010.

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Support Your Community Banks

Posted by: Melinda on Dec 30, 2009

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Here is an interesting idea that I think has value, and I can't see a downside.  I moved my money years ago from a local NM bank to the B of A because I could use the same checking account in CA or in NM.

But I am well and truly pissed with these people, and I have a pretty hefty savings account.  I'm thinking I just might want to move a chunk of this money over to a local bank.

You can check out the video here and find local, well rated banks in your area.

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