So, I guess this is where you want to know more about me, eh?

Well, too bad, because I'm as beyond definition as you get. There is but one Adam Hillcrest, and I am he. I've done a little bit of everything when it comes to literature, from writing poetry and short stories all the way to editing a literary magazine.

Yes, I'm published... but I won't let you know what my works are-- that would give a bit too much away.

I am a big Harry Potter fan, with the Star Wars saga coming in a close second behind that. That being said, I believe the best stories are the ones that come from your own characters, not someone else's.

There are no original stories, just original characters and settings!

Whew! I'm glad I got that last statement off my chest. That's just my philosophy of writing: Get the information out in the open, and see what your characters do with it.

I have a couple shout-outs and thank-yous now, if you'd all oblige me...

Thank you to P-- she knows who she is-- she has been an inspiration to many writers in the region. She told us to write early, write often, and never look back.

Thank you also to WMD-- His stories, plays, and style have shown me that you can learn everything through theatre and its periphery. His comic tone and imagery is something every writer should aspire for.

Lastly, a shout-out to my dear friend-- almost my sister-- cloudwatchers. She got me here and I don't plan on going away soon. You are my friend and more. I have your back.

Influences: The Bard, Faulkner, Rowling, the Bible, Dillard, Proulx, Bly... and so many other of the wonderful authors I have had the great luck to come in contact with-- either by their work or in person

Here's a story I stumbled on the other day and I just had to share it with all of you guys!

Three Beers

This guy went into the bar Friday night and ordered three beers. In fact, every Friday night he went into the bar and ordered three beers and drank them all by himself. Three beers...every Friday night. Not 2. Never 4. Always 3.

Well, the bartender couldn't figure this out. Without fail this guy always came in.

The bartender finally said to the guy, "Every Friday night you come in here and have three beers. There must be a story to this. You never order 2 beers, or 4 beers, always 3."

The guy said, "Yes, there is a story. You see, me and my two buddies always went out for a beer on Friday night when we were in Vietnam.

"One night while we were drinking we decided that we would continue doing this when we returned to the States. We also decided that if one of us didn't make it, the other two would drink the third one's beer. And if two didn't make it, the third guy would drink the other two beers. The other two didn't make it back so I'm drinking theirs." The bartender felt bad.

Well, the next Friday night the guy came back into the bar as usual but only ordered two beers. The bartender couldn't believe it. From then on, Friday after Friday, this guy now ordered only two drinks. The bartender was so puzzled he just had to ask the guy about it.

The bartender said to him, "I notice you've only been ordering two beers for the last few weeks. There has to be a story here."

The guy said, "Yes, indeed there is a story. You see, I joined the Mormon church and I can't drink beer any more."