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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 Northwest 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 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.  I also like running, BASEBALL (go G-Hawks!), camping, and Starbucks.

Again, thank you to all of our troops overseas, who may be reading the NW 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@northwestvoice.com
Date of Birth:June 18, 1969
Member Since:August 05, 2004
Last Signed In:July 04, 2008
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Northwest Voice--Patriotic issue on newsstands now! Posted July 02, 2008
It's almost here! The Fourth of July has long been one of my favorite days of the year, because there's something... Read More >>
Take "The Voice" on Vacation! Posted June 24, 2008
The editor plays along!  Here are my kids this past weekend at the Colorado River.  You think Bakersfield... Read More >>
Hey, Dad -- I need some help! Posted June 11, 2008
Northwest Voice advice columnist Dwayne Ardis helps one reader get some requested help.  Do you have a... Read More >>

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The next issue and my good fortune Posted June 29, 2008
On Friday, I finished our next issue -- and I just wanted to say THANK YOU to our contributors, many of whom read... Read More >>
Vacation trauma? Posted June 24, 2008
This weekend, my family and I spent some time on the Colorado River, where their grandparents live.  Before... Read More >>
Hey, what's this new fangled in-box when I sign in?? Posted May 31, 2008
Greetings, Northwest Voice.com users! In a few days, you will notice a change to the site when you log-in using your... Read More >>

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 Haha..  I have to agree.  In fact, if I wasn't so busy, I'd be writing about nothing right this... Read More >>
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Awesome info.!  May I use this in a future issue?  ~Dana Read More >>
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Welcome, Robin!  I'm glad you decided to blog.  Believe me, no one expects the next Pulitzer Prize winner... Read More >>

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Hi Robin! Why don't you subscribe to The Voice?  It's free!  Yes, we will publish it online on either Tuesday or... Read More >>
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Dana, do you post the cover of the issue on the site after it has come out? I'm not subscribed to The Voice and I... Read More >>
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I love it when my photos surprse me delightfully! What action! Read More >>

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Comment From: britgal

Tue Jun 24, 2008 21:11:37 PDT
Dana, You not only have a gift of writing, but a gift of encouragement as well. Your positive outlook on life in general shines through in your excellent posts and uplifting comments that you leave for others. Thanks for your support! Jen
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Comment From: bakerstowngirl

Wed Jun 11, 2008 10:31:40 PDT
Oh yeah! Go Stars!!! but, I have one problem, you support the CHICKEN HAWKS !!!!! hahaha. I posted a whole blog in response to your question! Thanks for your support!
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Comment From: sherigonzales

Sat Jun 7, 2008 10:36:25 PDT
Dana - Congratulations to Jarret! You must be so incredibly proud. Our family doesn't typically follow baseball, but after seeing the write up in Thursday's paper, we followed the draft religiously. How totally cool!!!
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Comment From: Metalgal

Tue Apr 22, 2008 05:52:20 PDT
Great to see you.
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