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Old 02-19-2013, 08:22 AM   #1
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Thought I'd say hi...
I've been browsing the boards for a few weeks, posting here and there, but thought I'd officially introduce myself.

I write mainly horror/thrillers, but after burning through two agents and no publication yet (a long and painful saga) I'm focused on short stories right now, while I get my mojo back. Happy to meet everybody here. It feels good to be doing something fresh.
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Old 02-19-2013, 08:40 AM   #2
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Old 02-19-2013, 08:41 AM   #3
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Welcome! This is a great place to find one's mojo... Tons of info here.
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Old 02-19-2013, 11:18 AM   #4
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Old 02-19-2013, 08:49 PM   #12
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Old 02-20-2013, 07:06 AM   #17
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Welcome welcome! Good luck with the short stories! I've been trying to get back into those, myself.
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Hey! I answered you back on my own post. derp. Anyway, welcome! It's nice to see another lurking thriller writing bellying up to the AW bar.
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Hi, sounds like you have some solid experience to share with the rest of us. Good luck and hope you have a good time here.
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