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Amy Neftzger (born June 23) is an American researcher and author who has published fiction books, non-fiction books, business articles, and peer review research. Her works have reached an international audience.

Amy was born in Illinois and graduated from Elk Grove High School in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. She received her bachelors degree from the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida and her Masters in Industrial/ Organizational Psychology from Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She graduated from both Universities with honors.

She has written numerous business and journal articles, but her fiction works have been the most commercially successful. In 2003 she published Conversations with the Moon,...more


This year I ordered a case of wine for myself for Mother’s Day. I took the liberty of signing the card from my kids and writing a touching message that was so moving, it brought tears to my eyes. Note: I’m deducting the cost of the wine from the kids’ allowances.

While a case of decent wine is nice, I decided to make a list of the things I would have really wanted for Mothers Day. This list cou... read more »
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Published on May 13, 2013 09:10 • 9 views
Average rating: 4.01 · 67 ratings · 51 reviews · 9 distinct works · Similar authors
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3.94 of 5 stars 3.94 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2011
The Orphanage of Miracles
4.18 of 5 stars 4.18 avg rating — 11 ratings — expected publication 2013
Leftover Shorts
3.91 of 5 stars 3.91 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions
All That the Dog Ever Wanted
5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2005
Bedtime Stories for Cats
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3.62 of 5 stars 3.62 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2011
Bedtime Stories for Dogs
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4.5 of 5 stars 4.50 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2011
Confessions From a Moving Van
3.5 of 5 stars 3.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2013
Conversations with the Moon
3.25 of 5 stars 3.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2003 — 3 editions
The Damned Company
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0.0 of 5 stars 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2008 — 3 editions
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Author appearance, May 30, 2013 08:00AM — 14 people invited
The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center of New York, 655 West 34th Street, New York City, US

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Parson's Song (an except from Leftover Shorts) (Literature & Fiction)
1 chapters   —   updated May 25, 2011 11:28am
Description: One of the three short stories from the collection called "Leftover Shorts." This piece is based loosely on the legend surrounding the folk tune "MacPherson's Lament." Set in the rural south, a small town speculates on whether or not a young gentleman named Billy Parson will be a great man or great criminal. According to their superstitious beliefs, he would be legendary whether for positive or negative reasons. Billy also struggles to come to terms with the local superstition surrounding his fate.
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“I'm pretty sure that eating chocolate keeps wrinkles away because I have never seen a 10 year old with a Hershey bar and crows feet.”
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“Those pizzas I ate were for medicinal purposes.”
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“Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.”
John Lennon

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“Reading is the sole means by which we slip, involuntarily, often helplessly, into another's skin, another's voice, another's soul.”
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“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
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message 38: by Amy

Amy Neftzger Christian wrote: "Looking good on the drums. ;)"

Thanks! You're up early for your time zone, aren't you?


Christian Cee Looking good on the drums. ;)


message 36: by Amy

Amy Neftzger John wrote: "I just noticed you're reading American Gods. I read it awhile ago. I'd like to know what you think."

I'm halfway through right now and my feelings are mixed on it. This is different from most of the other books I've read by Gaiman. I love the concept of immigrants bringing their gods to he New World and then forgetting them.

I'll post my review when I'm finished with the book.


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Amy Neftzger Ashlyn wrote: "Hi Amy...Thanks for friending!"

Thanks for the request - looking forward to chatting with you here!


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Ashlyn Hi Amy...Thanks for friending!


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Amy Neftzger Lidush wrote: "Hi Amy! Thanks for friending :)"

Hi, Lidush - Nice meeting you here on Goodreads. Hope you're having a great weekend so far and getting some time to read!


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Lidush Hi Amy! Thanks for friending :)


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Amy Neftzger Peter wrote: "I like the Terry Pratchett quote 2. I've read 2 of his books. 1 discworld novel, Going Postal, and Nation, which was amazing. Have u read many of his books?"

So far I've only read Good Omens, but I just ordered Reaper Man and Small Gods. I'm looking forward to reading them. I'll add Nation to my "to-read" list, also - thanks!


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Peter Parker (Jay) I like the Terry Pratchett quote 2. I've read 2 of his books. 1 discworld novel, Going Postal, and Nation, which was amazing. Have u read many of his books?


Savannah Thank you for the friendship....


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Amy Neftzger Kae wrote: "Hi Amy, thanks for the friend invitation :)"

Hi, Kae - I hope that you're having a good day!


message 27: by Kae

Kae Santiago Hi Amy, thanks for the friend invitation :)


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Amy Neftzger Kate wrote: "Hi Amy, I just wanted to stop by and say thanks so much for befriending me here on GoodReads! I really liked this line from your blog: "Because to survive in the corporate world you really need a "..."

Great to meet you, Kate - and glad to find someone who knows how to put on a "Dave face" in order to get through the silly corporate world. I always say that I only go to meetings for the entertainment value: because corporate politics make people act funny.


message 25: by Kate

Kate Hi Amy, I just wanted to stop by and say thanks so much for befriending me here on GoodReads! I really liked this line from your blog: "Because to survive in the corporate world you really need a "metal" attitude." So, so, so true! My metal/punk ways have served me well in my corporate career(s). Plus, I totally agree with you that Megadeath is just awesome! *Throws up metal horns* See you around.


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Amy Neftzger Carly wrote: "Hey Amy, thanks for the friend request! Nice to meet you! :)"

Hi, Carly - I like your profile picture!


message 23: by Carly

Carly Hey Amy, thanks for the friend request! Nice to meet you! :)


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Amy Neftzger Mymcbooks wrote: "Thanks Amy for the friend request.

Ella
Mymcbooks Blog
www.mymcbooks.wordpress.com"

Great connecting with you here!


Mymcbooks Thanks Amy for the friend request.

Ella
Mymcbooks Blog
www.mymcbooks.wordpress.com


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Amy Neftzger Lucy wrote: "Hi Amy, thanks for the friend request! :)"

Hi, Lucy! Nice meeting you via Goodreads!


message 19: by Lucy

Lucy Hi Amy, thanks for the friend request! :)


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Amy Neftzger Tamara wrote: "Thanks for the friend invite"

Hi, Tamara - looking forward to seeing what you're reading and following your reviews!


message 17: by Tamara

Tamara Thanks for the friend invite


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Amy Neftzger Robin wrote: "thanks for asking to be friends"

Great meeting you and hope you're getting time to read as much as you want today!


message 15: by Amy

Amy Neftzger Luce wrote: "Thanks so much for friending me! Good lord, it's 2am here in NZ and I didn't notice till just now- I'm so addicted to Goodreads! ;D"

There are far worse addictions than Goodreads - indulge yourself and have a great day!

Amy


message 14: by Luce

Luce Thanks so much for friending me! Good lord, it's 2am here in NZ and I didn't notice till just now- I'm so addicted to Goodreads! ;D


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Amy Neftzger CJ wrote: "Hi Amy, thanks for the add. =)"

Hi, CJ - Hope you're having a good weekend so far!


message 12: by CJ

CJ Hi Amy, thanks for the add. =)


message 11: by Tt

Tt thanks for the add amy!!! Plz feel free to stop by my new group http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/5... its were new but its turning out to be alot of fun! hope to have some chats with you soon!


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Amy Neftzger Lois wrote: "Hi Ms. Amy! Thank you for the add! ;)"

Hi, Lois- looking forward to getting to know you and your opinions of the books your read!


message 9: by Lois

Lois Hi Ms. Amy! Thank you for the add! ;)


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Amy Neftzger Lori wrote: "Hi Amy, thanks for the friendquest! :)"

Hi, Lori - nice to meet you!


message 7: by Lori

Lori Hi Amy, thanks for the friendquest! :)


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Amy Neftzger Erin wrote: "Thanks for the friend request! Look forward to talking with you. :)"

Looking forward to talking with you, also. Looks like we have a few books in common in our libraries :)


Erin Thanks for the friend request! Look forward to talking with you. :)


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Amy Neftzger Bëcs wrote: "Hi Amy,
Thanks for the friend-vite, I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts and opinions :)"


Hi, Bëcs! Looking forward to your reviews and opinions, also!


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RJ Hewson Hi Amy,
Thanks for the friend-vite, I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts and opinions :)


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Amy Neftzger Gemma wrote: "Hi, I'll look forward to discussing books with you! Nice to meet you :) xx"

Nice to meet you also, Gemma!


Gemma (Passion for Novels) Hi, I'll look forward to discussing books with you! Nice to meet you :) xx


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