My
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Hello! I’m Linda Mercury, a writer and creator of really unusual fictional worlds.
More than anything, I care about compassion, connection, and intimacy. Prior to becoming a writer, I used to be a librarian, historian, and professional clown (but not all at once).
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But then, something happened: September 11, 2001. After the attacks, I felt great sadness and even greater determination. I knew there had to be a better way to bring people together, make good times happen, and transmit the values of love and caring.
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So I started my research. I read a lot, I wrote a lot. Now, here I am.
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Today, my life’s work is to share what I know about love, history, and passion with as many people as I possibly can. Sometimes, my work looks like very sexy paranormal romance novels. Other times, it is blog posts on history, feminism, and intercultural understanding.
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Ultimately, all of my work is about coming together. Because life is way better when people tell each other the truth of who they are.
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Now that you know a little bit more about who I am (and how I got here), you can drop me a line at:
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Buy my books through Amazon.com
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Here on my website.
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Enjoy!
Linda Mercury
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Oh, and hey! Since you made it this far …
Here are 10 quirky, delightful + totally true things about me:
1. I know how to make balloon animals.
2. Wonder Woman is one of my inspirations.
3. So is Miss Piggy. Hi-yah!
4. I always wanted to be a Muppeteer.
5. I have studied Middle Eastern dance for nearly twenty years.
6. I have advanced degrees in History and Library Science.
7. I play a mean kazoo.
8. There’s a redwood tree in my backyard. Which makes me happy every day.
9. I’m a Scorpio.
10. I love lipstick.
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I offer several different workshops. They are:
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Arousal to Zipper: Writing the Best Sex of Your Life.
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Rejection, Bad Reviews, and Plain Ol' Nasty People: How to Deal