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Greetings!  First, God Bless America and THANK YOU to our troops!

Next, I'm Dana, and I'm the proud EDITOR of The Southwest Voice!  I'm a wife of 19 years (!!!) and a mother of three.  I've lived in Bakersfield all of my life and graduated from North High School (go Stars!)  I have my B.A. from CSUB (go Runners!), and creative writing is my passion.  I've been published six  (soon to be 7 in August!) times writing contemporary romance for a national magazine, but my real interest is in editorial writing and historical romantic fiction (think 17th century Europe).  After college, I spent some much-needed time with my family, then dabbled in substitute teaching.  When I was given the opportunity to become editor, however, of a publication I have supported and loved as a contributor like YOU for the last several years, I couldn't pass it up!

"If you find a job you love, you'll never work a day in your life."

My interests?  I love to read and go to movies with my husband.  I also like running, BASEBALL, camping, and Starbucks.

Again, thank you to all of our troops overseas, who may be reading the SW Voice hoping to get news of home.  I wish you well and pray for your safe and speedy return.

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Real Name:Dana Martin
Email:dmartin@swvoice.com
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Member Since:April 21, 2006
Last Signed In:July 05, 2008
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It's Hannah time! Posted March 05, 2008
During the weekend of Feb. 1, the walkway circling Edwards Theater in Southwest Bakersfield looked more like the... Read More >>
Calling all SW Bakersfield transplants! Posted March 25, 2008
Hey all! I'm interested in hearing from Southwest folks who are new (or semi-new) to... Read More >>
Does your daughter love Hannah Montana?? Posted March 05, 2008
Greetings, friends, neighbors, and huge Hannah Montana fans! As many of you know, I attended the red carpet event at... Read More >>

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Attention dog lovers: Guess what I did? Posted July 05, 2008
I've been in the market recently for a new dog.  Wyatt Earp needs a friend, so I have been combing the issues of... Read More >>
Softball all-star game? Posted June 11, 2008
How did the all-star game go tonight?  I couldn't make it, but I know Hannah Grisham. Read More >>
Ice cream tickets and the BPD Posted April 24, 2008
What an odd combination of topics, eh? Well, today was a very busy day at The Voice. First, I learned (very early... Read More >>

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Oh my gosh!  I just read this blog!  The look on his face is priceless!!  I think it's great that you... Read More >>
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Love it!  Thanks for the blog! Read More >>
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Wow!  I just watched the video!  How awesome is that!  I was a stay-home mom for...  let's see.... 16 years! ... Read More >>

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Hi Dana, (I'm sorry to contact you via the Comments.... I tried to send an e-mail and it wouldn't go through...) If... Read More >>
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Comment From: dancelover505

Sat May 31, 2008 14:55:54 PDT
Hi!!!! :) You are an awesome editor!!!! Keep up the great, fantabulous work!!!
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Comment From: PATRICIA

Wed May 7, 2008 22:22:03 PDT
HI DANA, THANK YOU , FOR ALLOWING ME TO SHARE TRICIAS STORY. I JUST SUBMITTED ANOTHER ARTICLE REGAURDING LOCKS OF LOVE AND WAS HOPING YOU COULD SQUEEZE IT IN ON THIS NEXT ISSUE, I DIDNT REALIZE THAT THE DEADLINE WAS YESTERDAY(TUES) I THOUGHT WE HAD TILL THURSDAY NIGHT BUT I NOW KNOW THAT IS FOR PROM PICTURES...DUHHHHH!!! HOPE TO HEAR BACK FROM YOU SOON THANK YOU AGAIN, PATTY GUTIERREZ
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Comment From: Superha

Mon Feb 11, 2008 23:55:33 PST
Congrats on your new position. I'm sure you'll do great! :) Nina
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Comment From: lward

Tue Aug 22, 2006 15:59:49 PDT
Wow, that's neat how well you know them, Dana! I love the song "Walkin' in Memphis!"
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