I don't know all of these writers personally, but all of them have influenced me in some way.

Kristine Kathryn Rusch - Friend and ultimate mentor--not to mention wicked-mean with a grammar test (though I still have my fangirl moments with Kris)

Dean Wesley Smith - Friend, teacher, mentor and damned fine writer. Not to mention evil with a red pen.

Keith R.A. DeCandido - Creative, witty, and talented writer/editor! A joy to work for.

Dayle Dermatis - Read Dayle!!! The other half of my brain!

Patricia Briggs

Kim Harrison

Kelley Armstrong

Jim Butcher

Charlaine Harris

Jenna Black - Part of the Oregon Writers Network!

C.E. Murphy

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Organizations

Romance Writers of America - Of which I'm a member.

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Websites that I just frequent too darned much

FFVII ADVENT CHILDREN - Everything you'd want to know about Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children.

Strangers in Paradise - My favorite comic-book.

Duran Duran