Nico Medina
"www.nicomedina.com"

Male
26 years old
BROOKLYN, New York
United States



Last Login: 7/6/2008
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    Nico Medina's Interests
GeneralMusic, dancing (wherever it's allowed by NYC law and whenever I can motivate myself), happy hour, post-happy hour, espresso martinis, my pug baby Paisley and her other dad/my boyfriend Billy, Fairway in Red Hook, attending too many concerts, reading (for work and play), writing, urban design/planning, sleeping in, history (in small doses), celebrity gossip
MusicGarbage, Depeche Mode, Placebo, Madonna, Goldfrapp, Hooverphonic, Nine Inch Nails, Peaches, Marilyn Manson, Sneaker Pimps, Bjork, Bertine Zetlitz, Kosheen, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Faint, Lamb, I AM X, Tori Amos, No Doubt, Kylie Minogue, Dannii Minogue, Girls Aloud, Fiona Apple, Annie, Christina Aguilera, Muse, Fischerspooner, Radiohead, The Prodigy, PJ Harvey, Smashing Pumpkins, Metric, Annie Lennox, Autolux
MoviesShowgirls, Mean Girls, My Cousin Vinny, The Birdcage, The Exorcist, 28 Days Later, Pumpkinhead, Young Frankenstein, The Out-of-Towners (the original), Chicago, Zoolander, Slither, Adventures in Babysitting, What About Bob?, Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story
TelevisionI Love Lucy, Seinfeld, Strangers with Candy, Queer As Folk, The OC, Lost, The Simple Life, Absolutely Fabulous, Sex and the City, Six Feet Under, Arrested Development, The Office, Veronica Mars
BooksTalking in the Dark, The City in Mind, The Full Spectrum, The Day After Tomorrow (not based on the movie . . . another one), Boy Meets Boy, Bowery Girl, Gingerbread, A Really Nice Prom Mess, Tipping the Velvet, Tyrell, The Geography of Nowhere, Looking for Alaska, M or F?, Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist, Freak Show, Price of Admission, The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Heroes


     Nico Medina's Details
Status:In a Relationship
Orientation:Gay
Hometown:Orlando, FL
Body type:5' 8"
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian
Zodiac Sign:Gemini
Smoke / Drink:No / Yes
Children:Undecided
Education:College graduate
Occupation:Copyeditor / Writer

   Nico Medina's Schools
University Of Florida
Gainesville,Florida
Graduated: 2004
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Sociology
Minor: English
Clubs: Building G.
 

2000 to 2004
Winter Park High School
Winter Park,Florida
Graduated: 2000
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
 

1996 to 2000

   Nico Medina's Companies
Gleim Publications
Gainesville, FL US
Proofreader, Fashion Consultant, Know-It-All

2001-2004
Viking Children's Books / Puffin Books
New York City, NY US
Associate Production Editor

2004-present
Target
Orlando, FL US
Cashier, Jackass teenager, Pen-stealer, Operator

1998-2001
Myself
New York, NY US
Writer!

2005-present



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Readings, Reviews, Interviews for HOOCHIE !!!!  (view more)

HOOCHIE tease--Part 2 of 3 (and NYC reading)  (view more)

Updates! (Sorry it’s been a while....)  (view more)

The Britney Comeback: "I’m Still Sexy, Y’all!" (brought to you by Taco Bell)  (view more)

Reasons why I’m happy this weekend...  (view more)

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   Nico Medina's Blurbs
About me:
"I WILL NOT ADD YOU AS A FRIEND (if I don't already know you well enough) UNLESS YOU MESSAGE ME FIRST!!!!!"
This isn't meant to be assy, just trying to guard against those spammy B.S. accounts that are trying to sell me ringtones and against people who clearly don't care enough about me to read at least one sentence of my About Me. Okay, maybe I am being assy. :-)

About me:
nicomedina.com
Hi. I'm Nico. Here're some things about myself. I'm twenty-five. I was born and raised in Orlando, Florida, and I went to college at UF in Gainesville, where I could get into a club for three dollars and drink and dance for free until midnight. Now I live in New York City, where I can get a drink for $12, and where a bar can get a huge fine for anyone dancing in it. I apparently like to complain. I like fast food of all types, and I'm facing a scary lifestyle change at the moment, as my metabolism is slowing daily. I work for peanuts and health insurance as a copyeditor of children's books. Peanuts make me vomit. I'm also a writer of YA novels**. In February, I finally purchased my first pair of winter boots, after 2 1/2 winters in New York--and they're so fucking ugly, but they do the trick. I love going to concerts, and I hate going to big birthday dinners, because no one can figure out what tip AND tax add up to. Come on! I also apparently love to ramble.

**Shamless plugs: My first book, The Straight Road to Kylie, was released by Simon & Schuster (Simon Pulse) on May 22, 2007. It's available at Barnes & Noble, Borders, Walden, and all the usual online vendors (gotta love Amazon). And best of all, it's only $8.99!

My second book, Fat Hoochie Prom Queen was released on May 6, 2008. Cheap 'n' easy, just like the first book, it is $8.99 and can be ordered here.

Fat Hoochie Prom Queen

"Readers will get a kick out of Margarita and appreciate her growing honesty with herself."--Publishers Weekly

"Vibrant, over-the-top characters . . . Madge and Lucas . . . are fearless and fabulous. Most importantly, they know who they really are."
--KLIATT

"A delightful and hilarious romp through adolescent angst . . . a wonderful read."--OutSmart Magazine, Houston


The Straight Road to Kylie

A 2008 YALSA Popular Paperback for Young Adults

A 2008 New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age

"Best friends, booze, bodaciousness and bitch-slaps are the name of the game in this hilarious, full-on twist on the mistaken-identities conundrum."
--Kirkus Reviews

"A perfect blend of snark and pop-culture references . . . A smart, savvy coming-of-age story."--Orlando Sentinel

"Canny and hilarious. [Jonathan's] voice is campy without descending into stereotype . . . giddy but thoughtful."--School Library Journal

“Even when Jonathan is making colossally bad decisions--a none-too-infrequent occurrence--it is easy to like the Kylie Minogue-obsessed, gay high school student who is at the center of Medina's debut novel….Medina paints a vivid picture of Jonathan and his suburban world.”
–-Publishers Weekly

“Explores the many facets of friendship and romantic relationships.”
–-KLIATT

“Deep introspection isn’t necessary to enjoy this book … it’s a lot of fun just taking a ride around Orlando with these hilarious characters.”
–-Florida Book Review

Life is fabulous for Jonathan Parish. He’s seventeen, out and proud, and ready to party through senior year with his posse of best girlfriends. But the year starts off with the wrong kind of bang when Jonathan--in an inebriated lapse of judgment--sleeps with a friend of his... a girlfriend! When word gets around that hot-but-previously-unavailable Jonathan might be on the market, the school’s It girl approaches him with a proposal: pretend to be her boyfriend, and achieve popularity like he’s never known. But popularity isn't what Jonathan wants. And suddenly, going back into the closet becomes Jonathan's only way to get what he's after--a trip to London to see Kylie Minogue.
Who I'd like to meet:
The marketing geniuses behind this:

and, of course, Kylie Minogue

and why not Alison Goldfrapp? She's clearly got a sense of humor.


And half the Match.com ad guys.

   Nico Medina's Calendar ( View All )
Jun 19 2008 4:00P
Pride Month Reading (w/Brian Sloan & Josh Aterovis) @ Borders - Stafford, VA

   Nico Medina's Friend Space (Top 32)
Nico Medina has 366 friends.
 Billy 


 ~Rachel~ 


 Nick 


 Aaron 


 katie 


 Katherine 


 *** jessica 


 br!an 


 edzacktly 


 Kendra 


 ed 


 Michael 


 Greg 


 Anneke 


 laura 


 Jennifer 


 Chikka Chikka! 


 farmer 


 Garbage 


 Kylie Minogue 


 GOLDFRAPP 


 nine inch nails 


 Brian Sloan 


 Josh Aterovis 


 benjamin (kissell) 


 davidlevithan 


 leslie 


 Debbie Reed Fischer, author of teen fiction 


 The Fictionistas 


 Book Chic 


 Stuck in the Middle 


 Pulse Blogfest 





Nico Medina's Friends Comments
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benjamin (kissell)





Jul 3 2008 8:48 PM

DEFINITELY!!

you most definitely need to get "Bring Ya to the Brink"

*huggle

we'll hafta do such again - boozy lunches are a must! haha
Kateツ [iRUN][A.Y.O.C.]





Jun 30 2008 2:07 PM

Alrighty then. :)
And by the way, I LOVED the new book. I've read it 3 times already. You never cease to amaze me with your brilliant, witty writing.
:)
Kateツ [iRUN][A.Y.O.C.]





Jun 30 2008 10:39 AM

When Lucas says that Jonathan already has a boyfriend in Fat Hoochie Prom Queen, were you subtly implying that he is still with Justin? I seriously hope so.
;)
Susane Colasanti





Jun 26 2008 12:12 PM

Hey Nico! I saw you in the audience last night but then you disappeared. Or maybe I did.
Anyway, thanks for coming! Please bring a Hoochie pin next time I see you ;)
Hello, My Name is Robb ツ





Jun 26 2008 11:27 AM

thank you and thank you.

lmao. a week ago i would've joined u in the hating of DC... but im now a resident... and i feel quite prideful of my little city... xD
Book Chic





Jun 25 2008 9:26 AM

I (the gent) totally enjoyed the reading!! It was great, and you wrote the sweetest message in my book!

I would've brought Kylie (your book, not the woman herself, though how cool would that have been?!) but I was letting another reviewer borrow it, and I haven't gotten it back yet. But at least you had two books out; otherwise, there wouldn't have been anything for you to sign, which would have been bad.

It was great to meet you too- it was a fabulous signing! :)
Hello, My Name is Robb ツ





Jun 20 2008 1:08 PM

just read ur blog about the DC Kylie Party gone awry... damn that sounds like such a let down. but i'm glad u had a good turn out and the night wasn't a total loss...

i still havent managed to procure a copy of ur book, so i think i'll just buy one online...

btw. i GRADUATED!!! and i've started writing a book... its called "Lost Opprotunities" [working title]... im hoping to spend my summer writing it... and hopefully it comes out as something others would actually wanan read... any and all tips from a published author are welcomed and greatly appreciated. lol.

hope the book signing/reading goes well today in ole' Stafford, VA.
=]
Book Chic





Jun 17 2008 12:17 PM

I'll be bringing at least one friend, and maybe another.

And thanks for the almost-bday wish. I'm excited that the site is gonna be a year old soon!! :)

Eee, only two more days!!! YAY! I can't wait to meet you all.
Elaina the Bookworm





Jun 16 2008 9:51 AM

Hey thanks for the add!!

I just got your book I can't wait to read it.

=D
Mr. Jacksonville





Jun 12 2008 7:09 PM

The 80's are much nicer but I must admit I did enjoy the brief heat wave.
How are things with the new book? Got anything going on this weekend?
Mr. Jacksonville





Jun 12 2008 1:22 PM

Hey Nico,

How have you been? Enjoying this weather we've been having? I hope all is well.
♥[KD]Girrllfrienn





Jun 9 2008 4:22 PM

Hehe
ten days until you come to stafford :)
i'm sooo excited.
hope you are doing well
how do you describe a feeling?





Jun 7 2008 11:32 AM

i doo i doo
:]
so Nico
you are one nice mister
Impossible Prince





Jun 6 2008 5:15 PM

Hey Nico:

Happy b-lated Birthday... hope you had a great time!!
Susane Colasanti





Jun 6 2008 12:07 PM

Hi Nico! There's still time for more cake :)
~*Honky Tonk Girl*~





Jun 6 2008 8:40 AM

HAppy belated Birthday! <:)
Josh Aterovis





Jun 6 2008 8:30 AM

Happy Birthday, Nico! See you in a couple weeks! Can't wait.

Photobucket

Josh
JoshAterovis. com
Rhonda





Jun 6 2008 3:42 AM

Happy belated birthday--I hope you had a stellar time! :D
*_Erin_*





Jun 5 2008 7:09 PM

Happy Birthday!

and I promise to read your amazing new book when school is over :)
Chris





Jun 5 2008 5:02 PM

Hey you. Happy Birthday. Glad to see all is going well for you. Hope it's a good one.
Happy Birthday
la dolly vita -- Christina





Jun 5 2008 4:52 PM

Happy birthday, Baby Bird! Love, Momma Bird
Jennifer





Jun 5 2008 3:17 PM

Your sort've birthday gift...I'm buying "Hoochie" on BN. com :o) Love you!
Dana/ladida³





Jun 5 2008 12:34 PM

Oh, wow, I totally fail.
The second I read your
book I'm going to rant
and ramble and go on
and on about it. Just
you wait, it'll happen.


But either way, saw
it was your birfday.

So I thought I'd say:

Happy Birthday
Nico Medina! :)


Hope it goes by
bee-oo-tea-full-ee.

Vyee! :)
how do you describe a feeling?





Jun 5 2008 9:26 AM

and im officially done
:]

now write a sequel about Jon and Justin <3 too cute
how do you describe a feeling?





Jun 5 2008 8:48 AM

in less than 12 hours :]
im impressed Nico

and excited
so im only two chapters from done
oooh ya
::smiles::
Justin. [DJD.™]





Jun 5 2008 8:42 AM

Happy Birthdayyy! ;o

I just finished Hoochie and boy, was i