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Meri Weiss

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New York, NY, The United States

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Literature & Fiction, Gay & Lesbian, Romance

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It all started with Sylvester and the Magic Pebble!

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November 2007

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Meri Weiss was born and raised in New York. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor’s degree in English. In 2002, she was awarded a MFA in Creative Writing from Southampton College/Long Island University; in 2006, she earned the President’s Award and a MA in Literature from SUNY New Paltz. Meri has been the recipient of Southampton College’s John Steinbeck Award as well as the Sarah Tucker Award for Fiction. In 2004, one of her stories was nominated by the Dog Writers Association of America for Best Short Fiction. Her fiction has appeared in Proteus, Confrontation, Hampton Shorts, Shawangunk Review and AKC Gazette. Meri has been a college English instructor and freelance writer for the past 11 years. She is currently l ...more

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Average rating: 3.68 · 122 ratings · 25 reviews · 1 distinct work

Closer to Fine

3.68 avg rating — 122 ratings — published 2008 — 3 editions

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message 4: by Tattered Cover

Oct 15, 2008 11:00AM

Hi Merri!

I'm glad you asked to be a friend of Tattered Cover--hopefully you enjoyed your visit here Monday. I'm so sorry I missed you! Best of luck to you in your Colorado adventures this week!

Jackie and the TC staff

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message 3: by Gracie

Sep 06, 2008 08:19AM

Hi Meri,

Hope you've enjoyed a wonderful and productive summer!

I just wanted to let you know that I finished Closer to Fine and am still recovering. What a powerful, poignant and beautiful book! I LOVED it!

Thanks for being my friend and for recommending it.

Looking forward to your next book ;)

Take care and keep in touch!

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message 2: by Gracie

Apr 13, 2008 01:45PM

Hi Meri,

Thanks for the invite!

Closer To Fine sounds like a great read and right up my alley; I've added it to my tbb list.

Wishing you much success.

Have a great week and keep in touch ;)

Gracie

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message 1: by Daniel (last edited Apr 07, 2008 07:22PM)

Apr 07, 2008 07:21PM