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What's your best tweet?
Don't recall, but it was REALLY good.
Share on TwitterWhat are six things you could never do without?
Questions like this, my Star Wars (original trilogy) VHS tapes, Mexican food, something to write with, glasses/contacts, @Patty_Kuo
How do you use Twitter in your professional life?
I use it to network, to promote my writing, to gather information about a potential project or connect with my peers.
What's your favorite Twitter app?
Tweet Deck
Twitter or Facebook?
Friendster.
What was the funniest trend you've seen?
#JohnMcCainforprez
What feature should Twitter add?
A beverage cart.
Who do you wish had a Twitter feed but doesn't?
The Pope. That guy's a riot.
What are some words or phrases you refuse to shorten for brevity?
My name. Also, onomatopoeia.
Is there someone you want to follow you who doesn't already? If so, who?
Conan O'Brien
Have you ever unfollowed someone? Who and why?
Actually, no. Have any suggestions?
Why should we vote for you?
I'm a great writer with a fresh voice in a sea of the familiar. I also make a mean grilled cheese.
Terms you wish would start trending on Twitter right now?
#voteRobertJamesRussellforaShortyAward
What's the most interesting connection you've made through Twitter?
I actually found some family in South Africa I hadn't talked to in years (and subsequently blocked them for spamming me). Shh...
Hashtag you created that you wish everyone used?
#SexSceneAnthology - The name of an anthology I edited (which is available as a free eBook!) #shamelessplug
How do you make your tweets unique?
I just try to be myself. And since I'm a unique snowflake, by proxy, each of my tweets are unique snowflakes. Or something.
What inspires you to tweet?
Networking...meeting writers across not only the country, but the world. I love meeting new people, and Twitter has been instrumental in that
Ever get called out for tweeting too much?
No, but I'm trying.
140 characters of advice for a new user?
Try to do something no one else is. Make it interesting. Above all else, Myspace-style mirror pics go a long way.
How long can you go without a tweet?
140 minutes. Joking. Typically a few days at most.
What question are we not asking here that we should?
What World War 2-era fighter jet are you most like? Answer: de Havilland DH.100 Vampire
How do you imagine Twitter changing?
I don't. It's pretty great the way it is.
Who do you admire most for his or her use of Twitter?
Neil Gaiman. Plus, he won the #author category last year. I'm here to give him a run for his money this time.
Who is the funniest person on Twitter that you follow?
Conan O'Brien (sucking up works, right?)
What is one of the biggest misconceptions of Twitter?
That it's not worth a damn because of the 140-character limitation. (FYI, with 140 characters you can spell damn 28 times!)
Why should people follow you?
I'm pretty funny, offer valuable home remedy solutions on the cheap, and will change the way you think about the Midwest.
Can you name some one-of-a-kind Twitter accounts that you follow?
@agnieszkasshoes - An uber-talented writer, artist, promoter, and worldly fella.
How do you decide what to tweet?
I don't. Tony, who lives in my mouth, does.
Why'd you start tweeting?
To see what all the fuss was about. Now I'm hopelessly addicted.
Has Twitter changed your life? If yes, how?
It has. I now only dream in 140 characters.
What do you wish people would do more of on Twitter?
Tell me more about their kids.
How will the world change in the next year?
The McRib will become a permanent fixture on the McDonald's menu.
What are some big Twitter faux pas?
Don't ever tweet a celebrity to tell them you know where they live. They hate that.
What will the world be like 10 years from now?
Much like today, except MTV will air nothing BUT Jersey Shore.
