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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 Northwest 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 seven 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 (Go Red Sox! Go Dodgers!), 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.

User Name:sunnica
Real Name:Dana Martin
Email:dmartin@swvoice.com
Gender:female
Date of Birth:June 18, 1969
Member Since:April 21, 2006
Last Signed In:August 06, 2008
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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 >>
American Cancer Society announces Daffodil Days! Posted February 11, 2008
For information, please visit   2008 Daffodil Days of Kern County. As the first flower of spring, the... Read More >>

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T.V. shows? Posted July 18, 2008
I have a question for our online readership: Do you watch reality T.V.?  If so, what shows? If you don't watch... Read More >>
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 >>

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Wait.  I just noticed something.  Check out Armand's face as he watches the magician!!  hahahaha!!!! Read More >>
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Debbie, this is AWESOME!  I love how you did this.  And I will say it again, you are SUCH a cool mom! ... 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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Yikes!  I just commented and it ended up in a "black hole" so I will try again and hope you don't get... Read More >>
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Hmmmm... I'm not a reality TV fan. What I do watch is "What Not to Wear," "Interview With Bill Moyer" (probably the... Read More >>
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Maybe her real name is "Lucy", Ethel's best friend?!  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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