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Cupboard Maker books is thrilled to offer Maria V. Snyder’s signed and personalized books!
Maria signs orders roughly twice a month, so the personalization may add an additional 2–3 weeks to order processing time. If you do not want a personalized copy, please let us know in the order checkout comments and we may be able to ship your order a little sooner.
When Maria V. Snyder was younger, she aspired to be a storm chaser in the American Midwest so she attended Pennsylvania State University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology. Much to her chagrin, forecasting the weather wasn’t in her skill set so she spent a number of years as an environmental meteorologist, which is not exciting...at all. Bored at work and needing a creative outlet, she started writing fantasy and science fiction stories.
Over twenty novels and numerous short stories later, Maria’s learned a thing or three about writing. She’s been on the New York Times bestseller list, won a dozen awards, and has earned her Masters of Arts degree in Writing from Seton Hill University, where she is now a faculty member. Her favorite color is red. She loves dogs, but is allergic, instead she has a big black tom cat named…Kitty (apparently naming cats isn’t in her skill set either). Maria also has a husband and two children who are an inspiration for her writing when they aren't being a distraction. Note: She mentions her cat before her family.
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When she's not writing she's either playing volleyball, traveling, or taking pictures. Being a writer, though is a ton of fun. Where else can you take fencing lessons, learn how to ride a horse, study marital arts, learn how to pick a lock, take glass blowing classes and attend Astronomy Camp and call it research? Maria will be the first one to tell you it's not working as a meteorologist.
Readers are welcome to check out her website for book excerpts, free short stories, maps, blog, and her schedule at http://www.MariaVSnyder.com.
When placing your order, please be specific! If your name is Catherine, but you prefer Cathy, type “Cathy.” We cannot guarantee personal messages. Once personalized, books are not returnable.
Pre-orders cannot be combined for shipping and will be shipped separately. At this time, Cupboard Maker Books is only shipping to addresses in the United States.