Alafair Burke
"Author, law prof, caretaker to Duffer"

Female
38 years old
NEW YORK, New York
United States



Last Login: 7/7/2008
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    Alafair Burke's Interests
GeneralReading, writing, watching either really good or really bad TV, cooking, wine, travel, golf, running, celebrity gossip (can't help myself), and, this one's a biggie, my french bulldog Duffer.
MusicDepends on my mood. Prince, Clash, Stones, U2, Jay-Z, Killers, Blondie, B-52s, all of my old 80's europop, Bowie, Weezer, Janis Joplin, Aretha, Andy Gibb. Like I said, my taste (or lack thereof depending on your view) varies.
MoviesElection, Godfather I & II, Groundhog Day, Sideways, Silence of the Lambs, Working Girl, Shawshank Redemption, Say Anything, Saturday Night Fever, Princess Bride, Rear Window, Edward Scissorhands, American Beauty, Juno. Anything with Maggie Gyllenhaal, who in my greatest fantasies adapts the Samantha Kincaid series.
Television30 Rock, Dexter, Weeds, The Office, Veronica Mars, Gilmore Girls (though they may have jumped the shark with little Gigi), Buffy, Seinfeld, Project Runway, The Shield, Sopranos, Extras, Arrested Development, Big Love. (Yes, I know half those shows are off the air. Doesn't matter.) I still love Law & Order but think someone needs to tell that new detective not to walk like the terminator ("Your clothes. Give them to me now.").
BooksI get in trouble if I don't name every one of my friends, but I am fond of other writers with the last name Burke.
HeroesPeople I meet everyday who find small ways to make the world a better place (Say it all together now..."Awwww.")

     Alafair Burke's Details
Status:Married
Orientation:Straight
Zodiac Sign:Libra
Education:Grad / professional school

   Alafair Burke's Schools
Stanford University
Stanford, CA
Graduated: 1994
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Professional
Major: J.D., law school
Clubs: Order of the Coif
 

1991 to 1994
Reed College
Portland, OR
Graduated: 1991
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Psychology
Greek:   Phi Beta Kappa

1987 to 1991
East High
Wichita, KS
Graduated: 1987
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
 

1984 to 1987



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   Alafair Burke's Blurbs
About me:

I'm fortunate to be both a published author and a law professor, two rewarding roles that challenge different parts of my brain and personality. I've noticed that eyes tend to glaze over when I don my law prof hat so this space is dedicated to my books and to my life as a crime writer. I'm new to MySpace so forgive me as I figure out the nuances.

I am the author of four crime novels, including my forthcoming book Dead Connection, a thriller about a killer who finds his victims on a popular dating site (no, not on MySpace). Dead Connection marks a change for me. It is set in New York and introduces NYPD Detective Ellie Hatcher. My previous books, Judgment Calls, Missing Justice, and Close Case, all feature feisty prosecutor Samantha Kincaid. Please visit my author website where you can sign up for my newsletter and learn more about my books.

Who I'd like to meet:
Anyone who reads my books or who is interested in reading and/or writing thrillers and mystery novels. Any other french bullog or other pet devotees.

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Shelley





Jun 27 2008 6:09 PM

Have a great weekend! ~ Shelley

Girl and boy on swing
Alors, Et Toi?





Jun 24 2008 5:59 PM

Thanks for the friendship.
XD
Pippi





Jun 10 2008 5:58 AM

Thanks for the add, Alafair.
You're always on my reading list!
KHONNIE





Jun 10 2008 9:01 AM

Thanks for the add. I love your books and have read all of them-just finished "Dead Connection" about a week ago.
I hope you have a great day!
Sierra





May 10 2008 6:31 PM

For Duffers Mom...



XXXOOOXXX
Sierra
Shelley





May 8 2008 2:18 AM

Have a wonderful day!

Two girls piano
Heather





May 6 2008 6:23 AM

How is the book coming? While I'm waiting for its release I've been reading Harlen's books. They are awesome but not as good as yours.
:)
Scarlett





Apr 29 2008 1:07 PM

My April Garden!
Thanks for adding me! This is were I hope to read this spring and summer!
I look forward to your new book!
Cheers! Scarlett
Shelley





Apr 25 2008 3:29 PM

Have a terrific weekend! ~ Shelley


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Miriam





Apr 5 2008 6:56 AM

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Starr Sanders, Author of BloodLust: The Beginning





Apr 5 2008 1:36 PM

Thanks for the add, I appreciate it! You've got some awesome pictures up. I love your profile.

*hugs*
Starr S.
AuthorIsland.com





Apr 5 2008 3:08 PM

Thanks for the friendship!!

I'd like to invite you to send any promo you'd like me to pass out to our readers. I'll make sure it gets into readers' hands!

Also, if you are looking for a place to promote your work, we're have a $1 a day membership special this month. Love to have you with us!

Have a wonderful day,
DeNita
AuthorIsland. com

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Shelley





Mar 23 2008 2:37 PM

Happy Easter
Sierra





Mar 22 2008 7:06 PM

Sierra





Mar 16 2008 3:34 PM


Roadmap





Feb 26 2008 11:21 AM

Are you like me? Take my "Just for fun!" Quiz to find out!
Our Wave Newspaper





Feb 14 2008 11:20 AM


HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!!

brandi





Feb 14 2008 4:01 PM

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Karen Tintori





Feb 15 2008 10:09 AM

Have you met a Lamed Vovnik? Find out in THE BOOK OF NAMES. There are still two weeks left to enter our contest, tell me about your Lamed Vovnik, and win autographed books. Come visit my page or check out my website: www.karentintori.com, and then inspire the world with news of your Lamed Vovnik encounter. It could make the rest of winter a little sunnier!! :) Ciao, Karen
Karl Phoenix





Feb 12 2008 5:57 AM



Number One on the Top-10 List of Reasons to Keep Your Sliding Glass Doors Closed in Colorado.
Sue





Feb 10 2008 12:04 PM

You're a fanilow AND and author! It's great to "meet" you!
Shelley





Feb 11 2008 12:53 AM

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DJ





Feb 10 2008 7:49 AM

Dear Alafair & Duffer


Lots of Puppy Love coming your way!!!
Sierra
Elizabeth Zelvin





Feb 8 2008 4:08 AM

An early Happy Valentine's Day,Alafair. May every kind of love come your way: romance, intimacy, friendship, family, community. Liz
Liars Club





Feb 7 2008 10:35 AM

Alafair...

Truth is stranger than fiction... but at The Liar's Club we do our best to work around that minor obstacle.

It's nice to be your friend. No, really.
(Would we lie?)

--The LIARS CLUB
Jonathan Maberry
Gregory Frost
L A Banks
Jon McGoran (aka D H Dublin)
Laura Schrock
Kelly Simmons
Duane Swierczysnki
Apex Reviews





Jan 31 2008 4:01 AM

Thanks for being our MySpace friend, Alafair! Looking forward to reviewing your work soon.


Your Friends At Apex Reviews

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Jan 20 2008 8:37 AM


Check out the trailers for the book and leave a comment
about what you think.  Thanks again!!  :)

Shelley





Jan 24 2008 2:18 PM

Greetings from rainy California! :-)

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Karl Phoenix





Jan 12 2008 11:25 AM

was that a formal cheesecake challenge? my springpan is armed and ready...
Desert Nomad





Jan 2 2008 9:18 AM

Thanks for adding me. I've recently started reading your books, and I must say I'm hooked.

Most people are a Dean fan lol but it's wonderful that you like the show too! I hope your New Year is everything you want it to be.

Brian
Michelle Pillow, Romance Author





Jan 10 2008 8:15 AM

Just dropping by to say hi! Have a great 2008!



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Sierra





Dec 30 2007 9:10 AM

Have a Great and Happy New Year, Alafair!


P.S. Think you could whack my mom in your next novel for doing this to me???
brandi





Dec 31 2007 3:00 PM

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Dec 31 2007 5:18 PM

Warm wishes for a wonderful, creative New Year, my friend!


New Years @ Bopmyspace.com
;-)
Peace&love
Tom

JonathanMaberry





Dec 29 2007 3:04 PM

Alafair....HAPPY NEW YEAR!

************************

JONATHAN MABERRY
Bram Stoker Award-winning author of GHOST ROAD BLUES, DEAD MAN’S SONG, VAMPIRE UNIVERSE and THE CRYPTOPEDIA.
Coming May 2008: BAD MOON RISING (the conclusion to the Ghost Road Blues Trilogy) and ZOMBIE CSU: THE FORENSICS OF THE LIVING DEAD.
www.jonathanmaberry.com
Blog:
http://jonathanmaberry.blogspot.com/
http://jonathanmaberry.livejournal.com/
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&friendID=73656023
http://jonathanmaberry.wordpress.com/
Courtney


Is Online


Dec 28 2007 8:58 PM

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remember you liked this...happy new year!!


peace love health and happiness!
courtney
A Place For Lovers





Dec 26 2007 8:28 PM


seriously [Tonya Addiction]™





Dec 25 2007 9:59 AM

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Dec 21 2007 11:20 PM

Hey Alafair - Have a Merry Christmas !! Kevin

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Sierra





Dec 22 2007 10:10 AM

In case you don't get a White Christmas in NY (our hometown :-))... we'll share some of ours...
Click to play WonderDogLand
Elizabeth Zelvin





Dec 22 2007 10:13 AM

Hi, Alafair. Hope you're having a wonderful holiday season. :) Liz
Wenfeng





Dec 23 2007 9:21 PM

Dear Alafair,

Merry Christmas and happy new year!
Many greetings from Beijing!

Wenfeng
Henry Bateman





Dec 20 2007 4:40 PM


Seasons greetings to you and yours from me and mine.
Henry
pissedpoet pics
Sierra