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Anna Zabo

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Anna Zabo (they/them) writes contemporary and paranormal romance for all colors of the rainbow. They live and work in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which isn’t nearly as boring as most people think.

Anna is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns and prefers Mx. Zabo as an honorific.

Anna grew up in the wilds of suburban Philadelphia before returning to their ancestral homelands in Western Pennsylvania. They can be easily plied with coffee.

Anna has an MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University, where they fell in with a roving band of romance writers and never looked back. They also have a BA in Creative Writing from Carnegie Mellon University.

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Anna Zabo I really do want to write Len's story! I also have a couple other ideas, too. So yes, there will be more. I'm just not sure when.

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I really do want to write Len's story! I also have a couple other ideas, too. So yes, there will be more. I'm just not sure when.

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Anna Zabo Yes there will be! The book is Scoreless Game, and it features Nisha and Elias. There should be a cover and blurb in the back of Rookie Mistake for it…moreYes there will be! The book is Scoreless Game, and it features Nisha and Elias. There should be a cover and blurb in the back of Rookie Mistake for it. We recently finished drafting it, so it should be out sometime in the spring. (We still have editing to do.)(less)
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State of the Writer

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I’m sitting at an airport and my flight is delayed, so it’s the perfect time to post an update! (Ugh. Airports.)

Shift Change is still in progress. We’re in the thick of it now. I’m guessing it’ll be out sometime mid year 2026, but don’t hold us to that. Could be earlier, could be later.

I’ve received my rights back for the Twisted Wishes series, and they’re currently out of print (except for th

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Devoured this one like the rest.

I wish I could write novellas as perfect as these. Sheesh!
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Picked this up at the library because the cover was pretty and I like fantasy based on mythology.

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Also perfection.
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Perfection.
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Finally got to this book. Another lovely Sebastian book. Great M/F queer couple with lots of consent.
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Read this via audio book. A very satisfying ending to this trilogy of novellas! Once more, Michael F did a great job. Loved the world building here, and while I don't need another book, I do hope these characters are doing well. ...more
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Really enjoying the audio book of this! Michael F. is a great narrator. And the story is wonderful, too. Great worldbuilding.
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“I take it he was in the closet?"

"He might as well have been in Narnia.”
Anna Zabo, Takeover

“And if we're talking flaws - I get a kick out of flogging people, then fucking them."

Warmth ran up Sam's spine. "That's a flaw?"

Michael grinned. "Only to some.”
Anna Zabo, Takeover

“Brian’s voice was smooth, almost conversational, except for its deep tone. “Vanilla comes from the seed pod of an orchid. Hard to grow, hard to get.”
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message 6: by Anna

Anna Oh man, I see the Marie Kondo meme has hit GR.

Folks, she didn't say "keep only 30 books". That's what she personally found that she kept. The idea is to, you know, curate your collection and give away/donate/sell what you don't want/need (for your value of want and need).

That's...normal. It's part of decluttering! What the heck is so awful about that? Heck, I have made raffle baskets for charity out of books I've picked up at conventions and later decided I'm never going to read!

She's not a cow. She's not a monster. FFS.


message 5: by Anna

Anna Nancy wrote: "Hi Anna, I’ve read and enjoyed quite a few of your books Just discovered and finished Close Quarter. Liked it a lot. Will there be more because it read like there would, maybe Vasil’s story? Just b..."

There will be more! I'm just about to start writing the sequel to Close Quarter. I also have plans for Vasil...


message 4: by Nancy

Nancy Hi Anna, I’ve read and enjoyed quite a few of your books Just discovered and finished Close Quarter. Liked it a lot. Will there be more because it read like there would, maybe Vasil’s story? Just bought the short prequel today.


message 3: by Anna (last edited Nov 02, 2016 12:49PM)

Anna Hey there! For the readers out there, I just want to say that it's ABSOLUTELY OKAY to judge whether or not you want to read a book by its blurb and shelve is accordingly on GR.

Your GR account is yours.

Also, I've had people love my writing and nope out of books because of content or theme. THAT'S OKAY, TOO! I nope out of books for a variety of reasons myself. I don't get offended. Authors shouldn't.

Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Readers are allowed to react to a book or blurb however they react to it. It's your right as a reader.

Anyone who tells you differently is full of it.


message 2: by Nancy

Nancy Anna, thank you for accepting my friend request. Have a wonderful writing day!


message 1: by Anna

Anna For any review bloggers out there, I now have a blogger newsletter!
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(I have a reader newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/1QCZ9)


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