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Maria V. Snyder
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http://www.goodreads.com/maria_v_snyder
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, The United States
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Poison Study (Study, #1)
— published 2004 — 42 editions |
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Magic Study (Study, #2)
— published 2006 — 32 editions |
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Fire Study (Study, #3)
— published 2008 — 22 editions |
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Inside Out (Insider, #1)
— published 2010 — 14 editions |
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Storm Glass (Glass, #1)
— published 2009 — 13 editions |
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Touch of Power (Healer, #1)
— published 2011 — 11 editions |
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Sea Glass (Glass, #2)
— published 2009 — 11 editions |
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Spy Glass (Glass, #3)
— published 2010 — 11 editions |
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Outside In (Insider, #2)
— published 2011 — 8 editions |
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Scent of Magic (Healer, #2)
— published 2012 — 8 editions |
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Author appearance, May 24, 2013 05:00PM
Hunt Valley Inn, Maryland, 245 Shawan Road, Hunt Valley, MD, US
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Author appearance, May 24, 2013 05:00PM
Hunt Valley Inn, Maryland, 245 Shawan Road, Hunt Valley, MD, US
http://www.balticon.org/
I'll be teaching a couple writing workshops and sitting in on panels during this...more
BookExpo America
Author appearance, May 30, 2013 12:00PM
Javits Center, New York City, 655 W 34th St, New York, NY, US
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Author appearance, May 30, 2013 12:00PM
Javits Center, New York City, 655 W 34th St, New York, NY, US
http://www.bookexpoamerica.com/
I'll be signing Advance Reading Copies of STORM WATCHER on Thursday, May 30, fro...more
In Your Write Mind Conference
June 27, 2013 12:00PM
Seton Hill University, One Seton Hill Drive , Greensburg, PA, US
https://alumni.setonhill.edu/WPF13/
June 27, 2013 12:00PM
Seton Hill University, One Seton Hill Drive , Greensburg, PA, US
https://alumni.setonhill.edu/WPF13/
I'll be teaching a writing workshop during this weekend-long conference for writ...more
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"Just FYI - TASTE OF DEATH is now TASTE OF DARKNESS.
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location: Seton Hill University, One Seton Hill Drive , Greensburg, PA, The United States description: I'll be teaching a writing workshop during this weekend-long conference for writers. If you're an aspiring author this is the conference for you. Trust me! At this workshop, you'll find a variety of workshop topics, knowledgeable presenters, plenty of chances to network with agents and editors, and you'll meet fellow writers who "understand" you. Register online. |
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“Yelena, you've driven me crazy. You've caused me considerable trouble and I've contemplated ending your life twice since I've known you." Valek's warm breath in my ear sent a shiver down my spine.
"But you’ve slipped under my skin, invaded my blood and seized my heart.”
“That sounds more like a poison than a person,” was all I could say. His confession had both shocked and thrilled me.
“Exactly,” Valek replied. “You have poisoned me.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Poison Study
"But you’ve slipped under my skin, invaded my blood and seized my heart.”
“That sounds more like a poison than a person,” was all I could say. His confession had both shocked and thrilled me.
“Exactly,” Valek replied. “You have poisoned me.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Poison Study
“Everyone makes choices in life. Some bad, some good. It's called living, and if you want to bow out, then go right ahead. But don't do it halfway. Don't linger in whiner's limbo.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Poison Study
― Maria V. Snyder, Poison Study
“There's always another storm. It's the way the world works. Snowstorms, rainstorms, windstorms, sandstorms, and firestorms. Some are fierce and others are small. You have to deal with each one separately, but you need to keep an eye on whats brewing for tomorrow.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study
― Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study
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| Fantasy Lovers: What is the best setting in a fantasy book you have ever encountered? | 16 | 180 | Oct 02, 2008 04:21pm | |
| Study Buddies: Extra Credit - Contest! - Now Closed. | 27 | 84 | Oct 18, 2008 12:24am | |
| Challenge: 50 Books: Joanna's 50 for 2009! | 2 | 100 | Jan 25, 2009 08:45pm | |
| 100+ Books in 2013: Joanna's 100+ Book Challege for 2009 | 2 | 112 | Jan 25, 2009 08:50pm | |
| The Critical Beat...: Top Ten Books Read in 2008? | 5 | 433 | Feb 19, 2009 12:14am | |
| Study Buddies: Become a Fan! | 7 | 45 | Feb 25, 2009 10:02pm | |
| Outlander Series: Next book | 59 | 223 | Mar 31, 2009 06:49am | |
| Paranormal Romanc...: April 2009 Reading Challenge | 603 | 921 | May 04, 2009 09:32pm |
“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan Press On! has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.”
― Calvin Coolidge
― Calvin Coolidge
“Nothing says you care for me better than offering to torture my enemies."
He grinned. "No sense doing things halfhearted. And to think, some girls have to endure listening to poetry.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Outside In
He grinned. "No sense doing things halfhearted. And to think, some girls have to endure listening to poetry.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Outside In
“You had lots of visitors, but they were all quiet."
"Oh real funny. Tease the blind man."
~Trella to Logan, pg. 114-115”
― Maria V. Snyder, Outside In
"Oh real funny. Tease the blind man."
~Trella to Logan, pg. 114-115”
― Maria V. Snyder, Outside In
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Hey I was listening to music the other day, and a song came up in my playlist that totally made me think of Poison study. You should listen to it and see what you think. You can probably find it on Youtube it's called Broken Girl and it's by Matthew West. It's really cool. I still can't wait to see you on Saturday
Aynab wrote: "I think I am in love with you! Haha. I particularly LOVE how you never ever write about insta-love! Woooh! Please don't stop writing like that!"LOL! Thanks :) I don't do insta-love or "insta" anything - I make my characters work for it and I don't make it easy either ;>
Elmira wrote: "I really like your books. I haven't read your short stories, but I have read all your books. I'm super excited, because my librarian told me that your coming to one of the libraries in my area, so ..."Thanks Elmira - I'm glad you enjoyed all my books. And I'm going to be down in Kent County, DE on April 20 I wanted to put it on my website, but haven't got all the details yet. Can't wait!
I think I am in love with you! Haha. I particularly LOVE how you never ever write about insta-love! Woooh! Please don't stop writing like that!
I really like your books. I haven't read your short stories, but I have read all your books. I'm super excited, because my librarian told me that your coming to one of the libraries in my area, so I'm probably going to get to meet you.
Shamz wrote: "OMGGGG Mariaaaai've finished the first two books in 3 days and am on the 3rd one as i'm typing!! all i can say is that i am IN LOVEEEEEEE (with valek ofcourse... hehe) but no seriously i love the..."
Thank you Shamz! I did see your comment on another thread as well - I'm playing catch up with all my social media sites :) I've very happy to hear you've enjoyed my Study books and am impressed that you finished them so fast. I'm assuming you're done with Fire Study by now and I hope you liked the ending. And just FYI - I'm writing more Study books about Yelena and Valek - the first one is coming out late in 2014!
OMGGGG Mariaaaai've finished the first two books in 3 days and am on the 3rd one as i'm typing!! all i can say is that i am IN LOVEEEEEEE (with valek ofcourse... hehe) but no seriously i love the main characters and have never had strong feelings about the main characters as i do when i read about yelena and valek!! ohhhh maria maria maria... if only i could really use telepathy to speak to people at any moment!! goshhhhh if onlyyyy
Snuggles with Rainbows wrote: "Thanks for accepting my request! I just read Poison Study and I am speechless."Thanks for finding me on Goodreads! So glad you enjoyed Poison Study - now you can read Magic Study and Fire Study and see what else happens to Yelena and her friends :)
TaleTerror wrote: "Loving the Australian covers of your Healer series! (Trying to get my hands on the re-released Touch of Power cover) Just as I still love the Study series covers! Can not wait until Taste of Death,..."The new Australian Covers are gorgeous! I'm about half way through Taste of Death and it should be coming out at the end of 2013. The new Study book should be coming out in late 2014 - not sure exactly when, but not before September. I haven't started it yet, but it's due to my editor by this time next year :)
Loving the Australian covers of your Healer series! (Trying to get my hands on the re-released Touch of Power cover) Just as I still love the Study series covers! Can not wait until Taste of Death, how far along are you writing that?? And when are you going to start writing book 4, for the Study series?! I'm not the kind of girl to flip out and cry for the things I love but there was definitely some skipping around the house with a big smile on my face when i read your newsletter with that tid bit of news :)
Deedee wrote: "I <33 you! You are my favorite author. I really love Healer Series! Don't even get me started on Study series, I can't express how much I love that series. I have been rereading it every month. I l..."I'm honored to be your favorite author. And I'm happy to hear my books stand up under multiple readings. Back when I started, I just hoped people would read and finish my book - I never considered they would re-read it! Good thing, or I would have been really nervous :)
Rainenoelle wrote: "Hi Maria,I just wanted to express to you what an impact your Study series has made on me. From the first time I read Poison Study (just last week), I knew from that point on you shot up to the to..."
Thanks Rainenoelle! I'm super glad you enjoyed my book and I'm thrilled to rise up to Harry Potter standards in your eyes :)
I <33 you! You are my favorite author. I really love Healer Series! Don't even get me started on Study series, I can't express how much I love that series. I have been rereading it every month. I love your writing style and how you portray the characters. I know you spend a lot of time on them because they come out to be flawless.
Hi Maria,I just wanted to express to you what an impact your Study series has made on me. From the first time I read Poison Study (just last week), I knew from that point on you shot up to the top spot as my favorite author. I seriously have not been so obsessed with a series since reading Harry Potter back when it first came out. I can't wait to read your other books!
Your talented writing has totally "poisoned" me!
Keep those great books coming
Jordy wrote: "*Dies when she sees that Maria V Snyder accepts her friend request*You are the most amazing author... I could just kidnap you and force you to write stories just for me... Jokes, but you really ..."
You're welcome...I think ;> I had a flashback to the book Misery by Stephen King - and the movie was very scary as well! I know you're kidding and I'm glad to hear that you've enjoyed my books so much. Have you read the Insider books yet? Inside Out and Outside In, you might like them as well and perhaps Trella would be added to your list of heroes :)
Tracie wrote: "Thanks for accepting my friendship. Our last book club book choice was Touch of Power, and I LOVED IT. The entire world you created was amazing!!! Looking forward to the next!!"Thanks for picking my book for you book club - I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it.
*Dies when she sees that Maria V Snyder accepts her friend request*You are the most amazing author... I could just kidnap you and force you to write stories just for me... Jokes, but you really are. The Study series I have read over and over, and A Touch Of Power is just a well written!!
Yelena, Avry and Opal are my heroes. If only they were real...
Thanks for accepting my friend request! I can't wait for the next story in the healer series!!! <3
(P.S. I'm not as mad as I sound in this...)
Thanks for accepting my friendship. Our last book club book choice was Touch of Power, and I LOVED IT. The entire world you created was amazing!!! Looking forward to the next!!
Mollie wrote: "Thank you for accepting my friend request! I posted my review of Poison Study recently--what a breath of fresh air for me! I cannot tell you how much I appreciated how fast the plot was paced, but ..."Thanks for posting a review - I'm glad you enjoyed the book!
Annie wrote: "Thanks for accepting my friend request! What's next? I need more from you!"Next up is SCENT OF MAGIC due out December 18th!!
Thank you for accepting my friend request! Loved Poison Study, such a good good book. Love from Albania :)
Thank you for accepting my friend request! I posted my review of Poison Study recently--what a breath of fresh air for me! I cannot tell you how much I appreciated how fast the plot was paced, but I just downloaded my sample of the next book in the series and Touch of Power. :] Mollie
Thanks for accepting my friend request!! Your writing is absolutely amazing and I can't wait to read Scent of Magic when it comes out :)
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?
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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 :)
Hi Maria.. will you be doing any more stories from the study/Glass series.. perhaps ones that focus more on Ari and Janco?
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.........................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. XDI 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)
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. 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!























































It was wonderful to meet you! I'll look up the song thanks for letting me know.