Thursday, September 6, 2018

It's My Birthday

It's My Birthday

How old am I?
I'm 39. Okay, those who know me stop laughing! 
When I was 39 I was the strongest, healthiest, smartest, best looking, and most successful. So I decided that no matter how long I live, I will celebrate my 39th birthday for the rest of my life. 
Of course, if I'm lucky enough, I'll hang in there until I reach a ripe old age, but we don't know what the future has in store for us. So, for now, I'm 39 every year and that's that!

Want to know a little bit about me? Here it goes.




I live in a mansion, drive a fancy car, and adore my fingers with diamonds and sapphires.

Yeah, right! In my dreams!
I’m not rich because I own fancy stuff.
I’m rich because I create things that people enjoy.
Hopefully, hundreds of years from now, readers will still know my name, read my books, and enjoy the art I create.

I love animals, I’m a book hoarder, sometimes I attempt to cook, I’m a chocohalic, and I love coffee and cake.

I live in Upstate New York, way up in the mountains. I've been a nurse all my adult life. I'm a people person, but I like to be a recluse now and then as well.

Read more about me on my PAGE





I became an avid reader at a very early age, thanks to my dad who introduced me to many great books. I write alternate history, romantic fantasy, magical realism novels as well as fun, educational, and bilingual books for children ages 4-12 about acceptance, friendship, family, and moral values such as accepting people with disabilities, dealing with bullies, and not judging others before getting to know them.

Read more about my books on my
BLOG PAGE
 WEBSITE


Birthday presents?


Well, other than a box of chocolate, I'm not fond of getting presents.
In case you want to surprise me, pick a book and read it. When readers love my books, it always makes me happy.

If you don't like the genres I write, donate a toy or a bag of food to your local animal shelter and hug a dog or cat for me, or any animal you like. It breaks my heart seeing sad, abandoned animals who has nobody to hug and love them.

Or, if you have a million or two dollars laying around, send me a message on any social site and we'll discuss where I should pick up the money. Oh, my! That money would make so many abandoned, lonely animals happy and safe. I'm getting goosebumps just thinking about it.



If you have time, read a few of my blog posts

 

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COMMENTS

Toi Thomas

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Happy Birthday, Erika! Hope you have a wonderful day and a blessed year.
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Thank you Toi!
 
You're welcome, birthday girl.

Toi Thomas via Google+

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Today is Erika M. Szabo 's birthday. Head over to #OurAuthorGang and celebrate our fearless leader. She's awesome! Happy Birthday Erika!
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Thank you for your kind words Toi! I got Pepto yesterday because I know I will have a few slivers of my double chocolate birthday cake throughout the day and my evening would be miserable without the help of the pink stuff :)

Ruth de Jauregui via Google+

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Happy, happy Birthday to our leader, Erika M. Szabo!! Her vision has led to a wonderful group of authors working together -- and the #OurAuthorGang blog.
 
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Ruth de Jauregui

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Happy, happy Birthday!
 
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Joanne Jaytanie via Google+

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Swing over to our blog and wish Erika a Happy Birthday! #OurAuthorGang
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Hope you had a good one.

Joanne Jaytanie

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Happy Birthday, Erika. #OurGangAuthor
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Thank you Joanne!

Joe Bonadonna via Google+

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Today is Erika M Szabo's birthday. Help her celebrate, give her the birthday present of visiting her on #OurAuthorGang.
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Joe Bonadonna

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Happy Birthday, Erika! So I'm officially old enough to be your father! Great birthday post and some grand ideas. I will hug someone's dog or cat for you tonight, even if i don't know them.
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Hey, you can celebrate 39 for the rest of your life too, and then we could be brother and sister :) Don't forget to tell your furry friend that the hug is from me :)
 
+Erika M Szabo -- lol! But I planning on staying 12 now, forever. More fun, less worries. I will tell whichever fur baby I hug that it's from you. 

Erika M Szabo

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Well, nobody offered a million bucks yet, but I got my chocolate cake and a very sloppy kiss and a warm, furry hug from my friend's chocolate Lab :)
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Mary Anne Yarde

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Happy Birthday, Erika. xxx
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Thank you Mary Anne!

Chris Weigand

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Happy Birthday Erika.
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Thank you Chris!

Chris Weigand via Google+

4 months ago  -  Shared publicly
 
Learn a little bit about Erika on her birthday. Happy birthday Erika
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Cindy Smith via Google+

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Happy Birthday, Erika! Hope it is great! Everyone, help her celebrate by coming over and finding out who she really is! Great friend, nice website and awesome author.
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Thank you Cindy, your kind words mean a lot to me!

Grace Au

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Happy birthday, Erika. May your day be filled with much love and joy.
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And chocolate cake :) Thank you Grace!

Eva Pasco

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Happy Birthday, Erika! May your heart keep on giving...
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Thank you Eva! I try to stay positive and not to lose faith in humanity :)

Lorraine Carey

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Happy Birthday to a very talented lady. Yes, you are rich blessed with talent. Live it up on your special day!
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Thank you Lorraine!
 
+Erika M Szabo You are most welcome.

Erika M Szabo via Google+

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People always ask, "How old are you?" Then I say I'm 39. Okay, those who know me stop laughing and I'll tell you why!

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