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Tominda Ann Adkins was born and raised in West Virginia. All her teeth are intact and she has never attempted second base with a farm animal. She does play banjo. Poorly.

After a long stint as a graphic designer, formatting and illustrating such books as "Black Dog, Brown Dog" (Nina Zaragoza), Tom has finally caved to her true passion: writing books (in addition to making them look pretty). She begins with her debut series, Vessel, a fantasy about five amateur gods and the disenchanted mortal woman who's stuck with them. Tom is so excited by writing and publishing that she often forgets how to be unhappy, which makes being around her difficult for some.

Tom currently lives, writes, works, and loves in Seattle, WA. She especially adores peer...more



Announcing a major announcement! I'll have big news on June 4 for Vessel. Don't worry--it's good news. No mom, I'm not pregnant. In the meantime, here's a rundown of everything that's going on:

Cocktail Book: In anticipation of the release of Exodus, I'm releasing a downloadable cocktail recipe book. It'll include character drink favorites and a reader drinking game . . . and it'll be FREE! Just... read more »
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Published on May 16, 2013 16:59
Average rating: 4.09 · 45 ratings · 33 reviews · 1 distinct work · Similar authors
Vessel, Book I: The Advent
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Tominda Adkins is on page 250 of 499 of The Lies of Locke Lamora: Holy shit. Everyone drop what you're doing and read this book right now. So that I'll have SOMEONE TO TALK TO. It's incredible. Oliver Twist meets The Godfather. With evil magicians and LADY SHARK WRESTLERS.
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"Definitely Sibel Kekilli for Phedre! Once I saw her on GoT, I couldn't picture her as anyone else! Here's a still of her from the show, courtesy of Go...more "
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message 16: by Tominda

Tominda Adkins So I know I've spouted all sorts of lies about the release date for Vessel, Book II: The Exodus, but for real this time, ya'll: June or July 2013! I'll have a more specific date by the end of April. Thanks so much for your patience and words of encouragement thus far. I cross my heart and hope to not make you wait two and a half years for Book III!


message 15: by Genna

Genna Sarnak When is the sequel to Vessel coming out!? I can't wait!! :)


message 14: by Tominda

Tominda Adkins ‎"VESSEL, Book II: The Illuminaughty"? Sweet entry!
CONTEST! Give Book II a name, win $$ for books, and have a doomed character named in your honor. Details here: www.readvessel.com/namebook2.html


message 13: by Tominda

Tominda Adkins "Can't wait for Book II!" = all the motivation I need. Seeing some great new reviews and feeling very grateful. Nothing makes me happier than knowing that Vessel is out there generating laughter (and the occasional nightmare!). Thank you all.


message 12: by Sangria

Sangria Awesome tip re: the free ebook! You ROCK!! :D


message 11: by Tominda

Tominda Adkins *FREE E-BOOK ALERT!* Vessel (Book I: The Advent) is now free on GoodReads and Smashwords until April 13th. Get it while it's hot, and write a review if you've got the time.


message 10: by Tominda

Tominda Adkins Sangria3 wrote: "Thanks for your friendship, Tominda! :D"

you bet! :)


Sangria Thanks for your friendship, Tominda! :D


Tominda Adkins Ugh. Jane Eyre is probably the book I've re-read more times in my life than any other . . . but if I see the GoodReads trailer ad for the movie one more time, I'm going to pull a Bertha Mason and go mad.


Tominda Adkins First official Kindle purchase made: The Hunger Games. And now I see what all the fuss is about. It just feels like an instant classic, and it kind of reminds me of Ender's Game.


Tominda Adkins Just released Vessel to the wild! http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/8...
Hopefully, it won't wind up in a puddle...


Tominda Adkins Vessel! Finally! Mythology, mayhem, and men who still live their mothers, printed and ready for your reading pleasure. www.readvessel.com/publish.html
I am excited beyond belief.


Tominda Adkins "Vessel! Finally! Mythology, mayhem, and men who still live their mothers, printed and ready for your reading pleasure. www.readvessel.com/publish.html. I am excited beyond belief.


Tominda Adkins Vessel! Finally! Mythology, mayhem, and men who still live their mothers, printed and ready for your reading pleasure. I am excited beyond belief.
www.readvessel.com/publish.html


Tominda Adkins In a reading rut. Taking me sooooo long to get through "Lamb". Too many distractions, I guess, because it's a great book! Maybe I'm in short story mode this month (loving "Flammable Skirt"). Any other short suggestions?


Tominda Adkins Just sent out my First Reads copies. To those of you receiving one, enjoy! Vessel's off to a great start and I can't wait to see your feedback.


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