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Merry Shannon

I am here for Friends and Networking

About Me

I write a lot. Journals, emails, even my text messages are way too long. But when I'm really focused sometimes a story comes out. Sometimes that story actually gets finished. I have two books, the Goldie Award -winning Sword of the Guardian , and my latest release, Branded Ann . They're both available from Amazon and other internet bookstores if you want to check them out...I'm a thinker, and anyone who can make me think or teach me something is fascinating to me. I have an interest in quite literally everything, from anthropology to world travel to car repair. I sew, write, read, sing, dance, talk, websurf, clean, cuddle, and daydream. I currently supervise the child support division for our local county government, and I've been working in child support for six years now. I'm unflinchingly loyal, endlessly curious, and either very quiet or incessantly chattering depending on my comfort level with the folks nearby. I may seem easy to boss around, but that's just because I genuinely have an interest in everything and rarely feel strongly enough about small stuff to make an issue of it. If I pick a battle rest assured it's because the subject is deeply important to me. ^~ I like constant mental stimulation, being active and trying new things. I can be very scatterbrained, but when I put my mind to something I'm almost scarily focused. I wear my heart on my sleeve, and proudly... though I think sometimes it makes people uncomfortable because I request the same honesty in return. I often can't deal with emotion until I've figured out how to put it into words, and for that reason when I'm particularly emotional I have the tendency to write (and write, and write) until I can somehow quantify it. I'm all about harmony, taking care of others, and making sure that people are getting along.If you want to know more you can check out my website .

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Jesus and Shakespeare. Virginia Woolf. Emilie Autumn. Jun Sena. Emily Dickenson.And anyone with a good story to tell.

My Blog

What else does one do when struck with insomia at 6 AM? Age quiz...

Age you were the first time you experienced these things!!Fell in love  12.  Didn't know what it was, though, until many years later.Lost someone close to you - 17Got french kissed  19 Smoked w...
Posted by on Sun, 10 Jun 2007 23:57:00 GMT

I WON I WON I WON I WON!!!!!!!!!

I'm currently in Atlanta, GA.  The GCLS conference just ended, and I get to announce that Sword of the Guardian won a Goldie in both the Debut Author and Speculative Fiction categories.   I ...
Posted by on Sun, 10 Jun 2007 15:16:00 GMT

I redid my website.

I'm liking it much better now.  Take a look, if you want: http://www.MerryShannon.com. 
Posted by on Mon, 12 Feb 2007 22:20:00 GMT

Cambodia

I am in Cambodia.  I like it here.   That is all.
Posted by on Wed, 22 Nov 2006 07:05:00 GMT

Suuuurvey

1. When was the last time you shaved your legs?Last week.  Need to do it again.2. What were you doing this morning at 8am?Driving to work.  (I was running a little late) 3. What were you doi...
Posted by on Tue, 14 Nov 2006 07:32:00 GMT

44 ... whew!

If you go over 45, you're a bad influence.If you go under 10, chances are you live under a rock and have no life... even more harsh.1. smoked.2. consumed alcohol.3. slept in the same bed with someone ...
Posted by on Mon, 13 Nov 2006 14:36:00 GMT

uncomfortable survey

THE UNCOMFORTABLE SURVEY.(lets see if you can get through it. if not, you're too scared about your past)-How many girlfriends or boyfriends have told you they love you?Two. -Have you ever thought that...
Posted by on Mon, 13 Nov 2006 07:48:00 GMT

Does your name say who you are?

Key:A: Likes to drink.B: Likes people.C: Likes to drink.D: Has one of the best personalities ever.E: A damn good kisser.F: People adore you.G: Never let people tell you what to do.H: Have a very good ...
Posted by on Wed, 08 Nov 2006 14:27:00 GMT

Have you ever __________ with your top 6?

Don't change your myspace top 6-fill the people in below-answer the questions truefully1. Layne2. Logan3. Makenna4. Christine5. Beverly6. AlexHave you ever danced with number 3?Yes.  She's good.W...
Posted by on Wed, 08 Nov 2006 13:32:00 GMT

Another survey stolen from Julie. SO BORED.

THE WHOS-1. Who is in the room with you?My coworker Susan.2. Who is the last person to text you?Logan 3. Whose house did you last go to?Logan's.4. Who was the last person you told you love them?Logan....
Posted by on Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:21:00 GMT