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M.J. Heiser

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http://www.goodreads.com/MJHeiser

born

December 30, 1971 in Philippines

gender

female

website

http://www.mjheiser.net

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mjheiser

genre

Science Fiction & Fantasy, Literature & Fiction, Religion & Spirituality

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C.S. Lewis, Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, Lloyd Alexander, Anne Rice, [a:...more

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February 2011

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MJ Heiser (aka Mary Johnson Heiser) was born in the Philippines to an American Navy man and a Filipino woman, who realized quickly that her clumsiness was incompatible with her native land and relocated her to the United States. She learned to read at the age of three, started doodling stories at the age of eight, obtained her first typewriter at the age of 12, and finished her first book at the age of 13.

"When I write, I'm liberated. I'm not trapped by my gender, skin color, age, weight, or marital status. The only thing before me is the act of creation; it's all I am, and it's my only purpose."

When she's not busy being so liberated, she's probably writing, editing for the Literary Underground, working, walking her dogs, planning trips wit...more

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Greetings, Goodreaders!

(Before I get started, I feel the need to disclaim that I am socially awkward and don't know how to make significant announcements in any interesting way. Having said that, let the awkwardness begin:)

Do you have a Kindle? You do? Well, great! I've got a book that you'll be able to download for free, starting May 1st! For some reason, this book has been very well reviewed,... read more »

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Books by M.J. Heiser

Average rating: 4.74 · 76 ratings · 21 reviews · 3 distinct works

	Corona: Special Edition by M.J. Heiser (Goodreads Author), Marty Hicks, Wilette Youkey 4.80 avg rating — 35 ratings — published 2010 — 5 editions	My rating:
	Canticle by M.J. Heiser (Goodreads Author), Wilette Youkey (Illustrator), Steven Novak (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.85 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions	My rating:
	Forts: Liars and Thieves by Steven Novak (Goodreads Author), M.J. Heiser (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 4.63 avg rating — 30 ratings — published 2010 — 4 editions	My rating:

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A Discovery of Witches (All Souls Trilogy, #1)

by Deborah Harkness (Goodreads Author)

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Fitzwilliam Darcy, Rock Star

by Heather Lynn Rigaud (Goodreads Author)

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Mar 26, 2012 07:50am

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M.J. Heiser liked James Renner's review of The Wind Through the Keyhole: " I finished reading the last page of The Dark Tower series on a flight into Bangor, in 2004. I cried. I had come to know Roland, Jake, Eddie, Susannah, and Oy very well over the course of my teenage years it was like losing a friend. The ending is... " Read more of this review »
May 14, 2012 08:13am · see review
M.J. Heiser made a comment on her profile "Graeme wrote: "Hi M.J. great to be your friend :-)" Hi! Great to meet you too! "
Apr 24, 2012 07:12am
M.J. Heiser gave to: Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury	My rating:
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M.J. Heiser added: Stuff White People Like: A Definitive Guide to the Unique Taste of Millions by Christian Lander read in April, 2012	My rating:
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M.J. Heiser is currently reading: A Discovery of Witches (All Souls Trilogy, #1) by Deborah Harkness (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
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M.J. Heiser liked Nick N.'s review of Goats Eat Cans Volume 1: " I had to grow up with this guy. "
Apr 23, 2012 07:31am · see review