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Old 11-05-2009, 01:38 AM   #1
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Hello Everyone!

My name is Amanda, I thought I'd introduce myself. I'm a 24 year old single mother of two gorgeous kids, a pre-schooler and a newborn. I've been writing for years, and have decided (with much poking and prodding from friends and family) to begin writing professionally as a way to stay home with my kids and still pay bills.

How is everyone? Having a lovely day? I hope so! I can't wait to get to know all of you!

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Old 11-05-2009, 01:45 AM   #2
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Old 11-05-2009, 02:06 AM   #3
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Old 11-05-2009, 02:51 AM   #4
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...And, welcome from another newbie!

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Old 11-05-2009, 03:00 AM   #5
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My first day here too, although I've been lurking for a while. And MisterChris: there seems to be a lot of us around today
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Old 11-05-2009, 06:51 AM   #6
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Nice to have you among us! For whatever it is worth, NYTimes bestselling author (and very nice person) Brenda Novak started writing as a stay-at-home mom. Talent and tireless effort paid off.

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