hello their Maria:)
i am a new huge fan of ur poison study book:)
i love that book to pieces .i love how u have written the characters :)
thx for adding me as ur friend:)xoxo

Sorry I haven't been responding to the comments on my profile - I didn't know they were here! I'll try and keep up now that I know :)

Asmita wrote: "Why are you so good!? Your books are so original! I am in a phase where I have been rereading the study series every month this whole year! I read this series in High school and I enjoyed it alot. ..."

Thank you for your wonderful comments! I write books that I enjoy reading, I focus on the characters first and then worry about the plot as I write. It seems to be a good combination for me - I hope it will continue to "work" :)

Faybear wrote: "Hi Maria..

will you be doing any more stories from the study/Glass series.. perhaps ones that focus more on Ari and Janco?

:)"

I'd like to write more in the Study/Glass world with a number of different characters. Right now I'm concentrating on my Healer Series, but after that....I might be able to return :)

Why are you so good!? Your books are so original! I am in a phase where I have been rereading the study series every month this whole year! I read this series in High school and I enjoyed it alot. All the sudden I wanted to reread it again in January and then I fell in LOVE with it all over again. Now I can't stop rereading it. I already got Healer and Insider series and I am going to start reading it as soon as my finals are over next week. Thinking about reading these books is the only exciting thing that's helping me survive the finals.

Hi Maria..

will you be doing any more stories from the study/Glass series.. perhaps ones that focus more on Ari and Janco?

:)

thanks for accepting my friendship!

.........................Hi Maria!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for your friendship!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy reading!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just finished reading Sea Glass and I just wanted to thank you for sharing such a magical (no pun intended) story. It's unusual to find such an original and engaging story, I loved it. Thank you

Truly. I. really. really. really. like. the. Study. Trilogy. series. XD

I hope I can read it in my mother's language too^^

Hi Ms. Snyder we love all your books! but it would be great if we can find them in bookstores here in our country....anyway we ordered it from amazon and have it shipped all the way to Philippines! Thanks for writing such wonderful books! keep rockin!^^

Hi Maria!

One of my Goodreads friends has just told me you will be doing a signing in Brisbane, Australia on Monday 8 August 2011. I checked your website but couldn't find details there as yet. I was just wanting to check if that is definitely going ahead? I hope so, as if it is I will definitely be coming along and look forward to (hopefully) meeting you! I'm currently 3/4 of the way through Outside In, and I love it, I just can't stop reading!

I'll be on to Poison Study next, I've got it waiting at home :D

I hope to hear from you!

Brooke :o)

It's great to meet you, Maria, and thanks for adding me!

Thanks for adding me! :)

Thanks for adding me as a friend! I just finished reading Inside Out last night and it blew my mind! When I found out what was Outside I was so shocked! Brilliant twist! I can't wait for Outside In to be released in Australia and to meet you when you come to Sydney!!

Hi Maria, thanks for accepting my friend invitation. Your books are awesome! :)

Thanks for the friendship, Maria! :D

Hi Maria. Thank you for accepting my friend request.
I went to your talk and book signing at the E-town library on Tuesday and I really enjoyed it. I liked listening to you talk about books and writing.

I'm an aspiring writer and I was so excited to be able to listen and meet a published author.
Your talk was very enjoyable and I hope you will come to the library again. If you do, I will definitely be going.

Hi Thanks for accepting!!! I am currently reading Poison Study and am enjoying it immensely! It was suggested by a friend and I look forward to reading the next book in the series.

Hi Maria, Thanks for accepting my friend request! I'm so excited for your book signing October 1st....your books are absolutely my favorites and I can't wait to start reading Spy Glass!!
-Rebecca

Thank-you very much for kindly accepting my friend request.

The Poison Study series is an absolutle jewel! It's books like those that remind me why i love reading so much!

Best Regards,
~Rachel

I am so excited that I am actually friends with you and to actually have received a personal comment coming from you is such honor! I am sure you've heard this a million times over but I am a BIG FAN! I just started reading your books last year, starting with Storm Glass, which was highly recommended by yareads.com and I was hooked! I have finished the Yelena's series and I just finished the first book of Opal's. I'm putting a hold on the sequel to Storm Glass so I could read it immediately right before Spy Glass when it comes out. I was so happy to find Inside Out in the mean time, which I just loved, loved, loved! I can't wait for the sequel! You are just an amazing, amazing writer! You have got me hooked on reading that's for sure. And you're right, this site could possibly be addicting but not as addicting to reading! More power to you!

Hugs,
Milly

Thanks for adding me! I'm in LOVE with your books!!! They have consumed me these past couple of weeks!!! Have you ever read anything by Tamora Pierce? I think you would love her books! They are different from yours, but at the same time, some what similar...its hard to explain. But anyways, Thank you for sharing your stories with us! I love them!

Thank you for adding me

I just finished Poison Study! I devoured it!! I loved it so much that I can't wait to read Magic Study! Thank you so much for sharing your story!

Just finished my ARC of Spy Glass. LOVE IT! Want to send it to you for signing so it can join the signed ones from your visit to Monroe last fall.

Please advise - do you want my observations on editing misses or is it still in the process?

Thanks for all the great comments! I've been so busy, I can't reply to everyone, but I read them all and they help when I'm feeling low about my writing. I just come back and read them again :)

Steph Su wrote: "Hi Maria, I wasn't sure if you've seen this before, but this fanart of Valek and Yelena was done by my supremely talented teenaged acquaintance, and I wanted you to see it in case she decides to ta..."

Thanks for the link - it is amazing!!

I'm in love with your books. I recommended a bunch of your books to various people I know via the referral program and when I receive my signed copy of Poison Study im going to start lending out my copy that I read. I hope they also turn into dedicated fans and love your books as much as I do. I used to be an avid reader but haven't seen many good books over the years. I read your book by chance because I had a giftcard and saw Poison Study and thought it sounded interesting. I'm so glad I picked it up. I'm hooked and I'm currently on the Glass series. I hope you continue to write books centered in the lands of Sitia and Ixia! It seems like there is so many more stories waiting to be told there and various characters we could possibly follow.

Maria You're my new favorite author! I hadn't been so sucked into a series of books since Twilight. I was anxiously awaiting Spy Glass until i just seen the other short stories you have so that will give me something to read in the meantime. I am hoping the Poison Study series will be made into movies...?

Hi Maria, I wasn't sure if you've seen this before, but this fanart of Valek and Yelena was done by my supremely talented teenaged acquaintance, and I wanted you to see it in case she decides to take it down in the future! It's stunning, and so hard to believe that a teen drew this.

http://xiaocaca.deviantart.com/galler...

I absolutely love all of your books! I can't wait till Spy Glass comes out this fall! and of course Outside In comes out next Year! Your an amazing author!

I just finished reading Inside Out, and I loved it! I cannot believe that I have to wait until NEXT YEAR to find out more.
Looking forward to chatting with you tomorrow on Eve's Fan Garden!

Hey, Maria :). Greetings from Gabrovo, Bulgaria. I adore your Study series and can't wait to read the third one - I'm starting it as soon as I have a little bit of time (probably tonight - though I really have too many things to do - I just can't help it ;) ).
I loved the series and am sure the Glass books will be just as fabulous (and I intent to find out first hand). Hope your new book is as much of a success as the rest.
Thanks for adding me as a friend,
Adi

Thanks for adding me as a friend. I absolutely love your books and hope you continue to write many more. Can't wait till your newest book comes out. :)

Hey Maria. Thanks for adding me. Love all your books. Can't wait for the last glass book!

I just finished the study series, and I swear it's probally my favorite series :] Soon, I will reread all the books. I was scared for Valek and Yelena; SO happy you ended it the way you did. :]

Haha I loved Ari and Janco, too.

Maria,

You are one of my absolute favorite authors!! I love the study series and the glass series!! Hope you continue with another series with the same characters! Most books you can only read once because they get old, but yours never get old! Love them!!

Hey Maria!!

I've been a HUGE fan of the Study series since I was in 8th grade (I'm now in 11th grade). Every time I think of the characters, I want to re-read it. They're such good books. Thanks for writing them!!

Hey!! Hope work on your "novels in progress" are going well. Let's hope that your Goodread's addiction does not interfere with that progress. I'm not supposed to be speaking to an author in a way that suggests they are my personal slave.

By the way, my review of "Fire Study" should be posted sometime this week. I'm reading Storm Glass along with Brandon Sanderson's fantastic Mist born series. Also, I'm nearly finished "Game of Thrones," and have fallen in love with George R.R. Martin's writing. (You were right, this series is great!!)

Tell your publisher to give Lexie some added security. Seeing as she has attained a copy of "Inside Out." Since I'm dying to read it and will use any means to obtain her ARC. She'll need Valek to squelch my efforts.

Hope everything's been good and I'm thinking of planning a release party for "Inside Out" at King of Prussia's Borders! Maybe, these plans could follow through or die quickly. The only reason I am bringing it up is because it's better to attempt to have a party instead of only thinking of the idea.

Anyways, "Storm Glass" is begging to be resumed. Thanks again for writing such a highly entertaining series!!!

Hey Maria,
Thanks for accepting my friend request. I'm writing this slightly bleary eyed after staying up most of the night reading Magic Study, then starting reading Fire Study when I promised myself I'd go to sleep. Ooops...it was just that good.
I don't think I will ever me more thankful to Amazon as it recommened your books after I bought Fire by Kirstin Cashore.
Thankyou so much for writing such a fantastic series, I can't wait to see how it ends!!
xoxox

Thanks for the add, Maria. I just finished Magic Study last night - another can't put down until finished just like Poison Study. I can't wait to start reading Fire Study to see how everything turns out.

Thank you for the ad, Maria. I've just read 'Sword Point' in the 'Eternal Kiss' collection. I absolutely loved it, couldn't put it down, so now I'm really looking forward to reading more of yours. :-D

Hey Maria. Thanks for adding me as your friend. I love your books!
Wish you the best*

Hi,
Thanks for adding me to your friends. I have yet to read Poison Study, but I heard it was very good. I am a reviewer for Fangs or Fur, and I would like to read it and get the review up on the site.
P.S.
Let me know if you are ever up for an interview for the site!
Take care,
Lenore

Was wondering, which out of all of the study covers is your fav?

Hi Maria,
Thanks for making me one of your friends. I haven't read any of your books yet but am looking forward to. I've only heard great things!!

I'm so excited, I had no idea you would be coming to Austin! See you there! :)

Hello Maria, thank you for adding me as a friend. =)

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Hi Maria!

I got my ARC of Storm Glass today! I'm so excited. I tore into it and started reading immediately. Thank you so much for donating it to the Study Buddies contest.

Mindy