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The Shorty Interview
with jesse abundis

What's your best tweet?
It's x-rated but it's " I'm the type of author that bends literature on the table and shows it how missionary is overrated. "
Twitter or Facebook?
Twitter !!!! hands down
What was the funniest trend you've seen?
Pantie Wednesday.... nuff said.
What feature should Twitter add?
The bitch slap of truth and the oh snap! app's
Who do you wish had a Twitter feed but doesn't?
Morrissey, what a great man, but I know tech isn't his thing. T_T
Is there someone you want to follow you who doesn't already? If so, who?
@mistressjuliya she's cool and just a free sprit.
Why should we vote for you?
I think that lies on you, if you like what I say, enjoy what I create, love to talk to me, then that alone should be a reason.
Terms you wish would start trending on Twitter right now?
Indie, freedom, artist , indie artist
What's the most interesting connection you've made through Twitter?
I've met a ton of writers, fans, and just great artist who have opened my eyes, they show me that art is alive and well.
Hashtag you created that you wish everyone used?
#deepsecret wouldn't it be great to tell someone your dark secret, I killed the pet rat.. SAY WHAT?! ;)
How do you make your tweets unique?
I write what I feel and think, I don't hold back. I'm not going to sound like a self-help book.
What inspires you to tweet?
Writing, it's my art, it's my love, it's my world. Without it, I wouldn't be on twitter today. It's my guiding light.
Ever get called out for tweeting too much?
Never, NEVER NEVER NEVER....lol
140 characters of advice for a new user?
write what you want, don't hold back, ignore the douche bags, meet some people, have fun, and just write like the wind.
How long can you go without a tweet?
How do you imagine Twitter changing?
The award show itself, is one small step. We need to keep growing, and I see it becoming an Indie Aritst best friend.
Who is the funniest person on Twitter that you follow?
What is one of the biggest misconceptions of Twitter?
That it's a waste of time. I think those people have a narrow minded view what they hold in their hand.
Why should people follow you?
I'm very outgoing, I speak the words many few dare to say, I beleive in speaking truth and doing what you feel is right.
How do you decide what to tweet?
I just tweet what's on my mind.
Why'd you start tweeting?
To reach other writers, people and then that grew into a calling of sorts. I wanted to make sure people listen to their passion not $
Has Twitter changed your life? If yes, how?
It has. I've been able to reach out and meet some amazing people I would have never met because of twitter. Don't doubt social media
What do you wish people would do more of on Twitter?
just reach out & help artist. I think we have all the indie artist on twitter, but nobody is hearing them. We need more people RT their work
How will the world change in the next year?
I think we have a world that's biting it's anger down, and I think people just want change and they will push for it. I welcome it.
What will the world be like 10 years from now?
I think if we stop letting hate and greed gudie our hands the world would be a very peaceful place. But I see the same old same old.

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Zoe Harrington
Zoe Harrington @ZoeHarrington_
I nominate @jessenovels for a Shorty Award in #author because he is awesome, supportive and good at what he does.
Daenerys Targaryen
Daenerys Targaryen @MayaInTheSkyah
I nominate @jessenovels for a Shorty Award in #author because he's so creative and original without trying!
Selina Kyle
Selina Kyle @SimplySteph4321
I nominate @jessenovels for a Shorty Award in #author because... he's unafraid to speak the truth when he writes.
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I nominate @jessenovels for a Shorty Award in #author because...he's awesome!