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Cynthia Leitich Smith
Cynthia Leitich SmithJust heard that it's the coldest day ever in Burlington VT and is leaving on Friday for Montpelier!Posted at 1:40 AM Jan 5
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Cynthia Leitich Smithis wondering why her MySpace birthday alerts and groups don't work.
Posted at 6:29 PM Jan 2
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Cynthia Leitich Smithwriting a new scene! Something a bit comedic.
Posted at 3:10 PM Jan 2
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Cynthia Leitich Smithis gearing up to key in changes!
Posted at 3:17 PM Dec 30, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich Smithspent an hour yesterday writing a scene that she later X'd out because it protected the protagonist too much.
Posted at 3:10 PM Dec 28, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich Smithis going to read what she's written so far and figure out when and where the antagonist shows up in the story arc. May need to add more!
Posted at 4:16 PM Dec 27, 2009
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  • Rebekka
    Rebekka Posted at 6:50 PM Dec 27, 2009
    good luck, I'm reeeewriting my novel ... while there are so many other ideas waiting ...
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Cynthia Leitich Smithhad a terrific day off, and now am back to revising my manuscript!
Mood:determined
Posted at 3:21 PM Dec 26, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich SmithWinding up the holiday with "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone."
Posted at 3:14 AM Dec 26, 2009
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  • Lisa
    Lisa Posted at 3:35 AM Dec 26, 2009
    One of the best ideas I've heard all day! =)
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Cynthia Leitich SmithMerry Christmas to those who celebrate it, and happy four-day weekend to the rest!
Posted at 5:09 PM Dec 24, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich SmithSnoopy dancing in celebration of my 2-book deal--another prose novel in Tantalize series & graphic novel adaptation of Eternal to Candlewick; see blog for deets
Posted at 6:25 PM Dec 15, 2009
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  • GonnaRockDowntoElectricAvenue!
    GonnaRockDowntoElectricAvenue! Posted at 12:44 AM Dec 18, 2009
    OH!!! ok that makes sense! I don't have that much commitment but I will definitely try harder! Try my best!!!!
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    Cynthia Leitich Smith Posted at 3:35 PM Dec 17, 2009
    I think an agent is a good step in that direction. However, the most important thing is craft and commitment. I've been writing for a long time, and I've seen people with a range of natural talent. Working hard over time on the elements of story and continuing to read is key.
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Cynthia Leitich SmithCalling children's-YA writers! Austin's conference is almost sold out (only 35 spots left)--3 agents, 3 editors, mega authors/illustrators: http://lnk.m
Posted at 2:45 AM Dec 15, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich SmithHoliday YA Book Picks from Reading in Color, for those who appreciate diverse characters/cultures in their reading diet: see http://lnk.ms/3QzBw
Posted at 9:37 PM Dec 13, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich Smithfinished the "deep" revision, cutting mercilessly, and am still somehow up 6,000 words. Still, major step forward! Yay!
Mood:cheerful
Posted at 8:56 PM Dec 12, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich SmithThanks 2 Kyra 4 new intrvw w/ me at Throwing Up Words; includes both the best writing and best marketing advice I've ever gotten; see: http://lnk.ms/3Q0DL
Posted at 3:12 PM Dec 12, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich SmithInterview w/ literary agent Tina Wexler from Alice's CWIM Blog: http://lnk.ms/4r1Qn
Posted at 2:00 AM Dec 12, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich SmithMy suggestions for the book lover on your holiday gift list, in response to a Q from BookPeople in Austin; see: http://lnk.ms/3NxdN
Posted at 4:06 AM Dec 11, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich SmithLooking forward to writing deadline with fellow deadline warrior, Jennifer Zielger, YA author of the darling romantic comedy How Not To Be Popular; see: http://
Mood:energetic
Posted at 1:49 PM Dec 10, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich SmithJ. Blasingame on Stephenie Meyer, vamps, hot new YA fave novel: http://lnk.ms/4pQNn (sorry about dbl posts; MySpace glitchy 2night).
Posted at 2:28 AM Dec 10, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich SmithBid 4 critiques from children's-YA agent Ammi-Joan Paquette & authors Tim Wynne-Jones, An Na, Carrie Jones, Micol Ostow, Susan Fletcher & more; see: http://
Posted at 1:09 AM Dec 9, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich SmithAttn teens 12-18! Make a book trailer for Hugging the Rock by my pal Susan Taylor Brown & enter it to win a $1000 scholarship! See: http://lnk.ms/3HvrG
Posted at 10:32 PM Dec 4, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich SmithCongrats to all of you teen NaNoWriMo writers out there! Celebrate w/ author Kay Cassidy: http://lnk.ms/4hQJF
Mood:creative
Posted at 3:46 PM Dec 2, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich SmithThe book trailer for Libba Bray's Going Bovine; scroll to view--i'ts "udderly" hysterical: http://lnk.ms/3G1w2
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Posted at 3:15 PM Dec 2, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich SmithHugely looking forward to the Austin SCBWI (children's-YA writers) conference; today is the last for the early bird rate: http://lnk.ms/4gqLd
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Posted at 8:47 PM Dec 1, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich Smithwatching the series finale of "Fraiser" on DVD!
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Posted at 8:50 PM Nov 28, 2009
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  • Brittany
    Brittany Posted at 9:20 PM Nov 28, 2009
    Wish i was watching supernatural on dvd...=)
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Cynthia Leitich Smithcan't wait to write a new scene toady!
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Posted at 3:17 PM Nov 28, 2009
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  • Ringlords™ Official
    Ringlords™ Official Posted at 4:07 PM Nov 28, 2009
    Now that we've fooled with NaNoWriMo, we understand so much more about writing...
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Cynthia Leitich Smithwonders why MySpace birthdays aren't working. Is it just me? I love to wish folks a happy b-day.
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Posted at 5:12 PM Nov 27, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich Smithis thankful for her MySpace friends, colleagues & readers!
Mood:thankful
Posted at 7:34 PM Nov 25, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich SmithStephen King's Top Seven Tips for Becoming a Better Writer: http://lnk.ms/4ZPMR
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Posted at 8:13 PM Nov 24, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich SmithIs in the purring company of her sweet foundling kitty cat, Sebastian Doe, a grey and white tabby.
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Posted at 2:48 PM Nov 24, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich SmithSee the yowza sexy Australia/New Zealand cover art for ETERNAL here: http://lnk.ms/4YrW3
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Posted at 12:25 AM Nov 24, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich SmithAuthor pal Jo Whittemore offers writing insights on "More Than One Way to Make a Vampire;" see: http://lnk.ms/4Yb5R
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Posted at 5:30 PM Nov 23, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich SmithWatching a Discovery Channel show about gators that ate dinos. Hey, it's cable!
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Posted at 1:55 AM Nov 23, 2009
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  • AlEkSiE F. bAbY
    AlEkSiE F. bAbY Posted at 5:17 PM Nov 23, 2009
    sounds xiting!! i love dinos!!!
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Cynthia Leitich SmithRevising my WIP, needs more intensity in the first 1/3 and a stronger introduction b/t two of the series core characters.
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Posted at 4:54 PM Nov 22, 2009
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  • GonnaRockDowntoElectricAvenue!
    GonnaRockDowntoElectricAvenue! Posted at 12:55 AM Dec 18, 2009
    Agreed! I start something and then right when Im enjoing it something goes BADLY wrong!
  • Lone Wolf Writers Club
    Lone Wolf Writers Club Posted at 12:29 AM Nov 23, 2009
    Well, at least you recognize that...some of us slug on only to find out something isn't working too many pages in...
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Cynthia Leitich SmithWatching "The Proposal," starring Sandra Bullock; see: http://lnk.ms/1vR0m
Mood:relaxed
Posted at 1:58 AM Nov 22, 2009
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  • Heather
    Heather Posted at 2:08 AM Nov 22, 2009
    Haha, I liked that movie!
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Cynthia Leitich SmithComment to win signed copy of your choice of my books: http://lnk.ms/4VFpW
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Posted at 6:32 PM Nov 21, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich SmithWow, terrific convo on Native & Gothic youth lit at my WBBT at HipWriterMama, join in for a chance to win signed copy of your choice of my books http://lnk.ms/4
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Posted at 6:31 PM Nov 21, 2009
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  • Cynthia Leitich Smith
    Cynthia Leitich Smith Posted at 6:33 PM Nov 21, 2009
    Sorry, link isn't working. See next update. I'll try again.
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Cynthia Leitich SmithWBBT: Writing the True Interview with Cynthia Leitich Smith from HipWriterMama & CLS Book Giveaway! See: http://lnk.ms/4VFpW
Mood:thoughtful
Posted at 2:41 PM Nov 18, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich Smith
Mood:okay
Posted at 2:35 AM Nov 18, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich Smithtrying to cheer myself up.
Mood:sad
Posted at 2:07 AM Nov 18, 2009
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  • Lone Wolf Writers Club
    Lone Wolf Writers Club Posted at 4:35 AM Nov 18, 2009
    Sorry to hear you're feeling down...I know that you have a lot on your plate. Just know that your fans love you! Maybe tomorrow will be better!
  • Adrienne
    Adrienne Posted at 2:17 AM Nov 18, 2009
    No Cynthia! Don't be sad! Your fans love you :) AHH what's wrong?!
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Cynthia Leitich Smithcontemplating a writer's workshop that I'll be teaching this summer.
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Posted at 9:24 PM Nov 17, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich Smithis almost caught up from being out of town, but needs to go out tonight with her very cute husband to celebrate some good book news.
Mood:pleased
Posted at 10:52 PM Nov 16, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich SmithHad an amazing time speaking at SCBWI Illinois Prairie Writers Day last weekend! And in such amazing company: http://lnk.ms/4SvNb
Mood:pleased
Posted at 3:16 PM Nov 16, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich SmithC'est Magnifique! SANGUINE (aka "BLOOD" aka "TANTALIZE") is now available from Editions Intervista in France; see: http://lnk.ms/4QXyF
Mood:excited
Posted at 6:30 PM Nov 12, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich SmithI take setting pics 4 GN artist. Guy comes out of house, asks what I'm doing. Me: author. Him: card? Me: No...Texas Book Fest badge! Whew!
Mood:relieved
Posted at 1:21 AM Nov 12, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich Smithso I go to take Austin setting pics for my graphic novel illustrator & a guy comes out of his house & asks what I'm doing. Me? YA author! Very wholesome. Hi
Mood:relieved
Posted at 1:19 AM Nov 12, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich Smithis looking forward to shooting some photos of S. Congress, the lake front & the 4th St. district for the Tantalize graphic novel illustrator.
Mood:neutral
Posted at 2:52 PM Nov 11, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich Smithhonored to see ETERNAL among the 2009 Cybils nominees in YA sci-fi & fantasy; ck out the whole list: http://lnk.ms/4PLrT
Mood:giddy
Posted at 11:18 PM Nov 10, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich Smithnew interview w/ me on writing a diverse fantasy world; see http://lnk.ms/2yFQD
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Posted at 9:17 PM Nov 9, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich Smithis trying to write a new scene, but isn't sure yet of its emotional anchor.
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Posted at 8:06 PM Nov 9, 2009
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Cynthia Leitich Smithwatching"Bones"-- season 3!
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Posted at 1:48 AM Nov 9, 2009
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  • AnnaGayle.
    AnnaGayle. Posted at 1:54 AM Nov 9, 2009
    i love that season! i watched the whole thing a few weeks ago on DVD :}
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