My former pen name was Atalanta's Muse. These days I'm more into gardening than running, so I changed it. Vanessa Atalanta is the scientific name for the Red Admiral butterfly, a species common to North America.

Hmmm... What is there to say about me? Well, I might as well tell everyone that I live to read. Mostly manga and fantasy. My favorite authors include J.R.R. Tolkin, Andre Norton (author of The Crystal Gryphon, Gryphon in Glory, and Gryphon's Eyrie), Sherwood Smith (author of The Crown and Court Duet), Diana Whaine Jones (The Dark Lord of Derkholm, Year of the Griffin, Howl's Moving Castle...), J.K. Rowling (guess), Philip Pullman (His Dark Materials), Tamora Pierce (anything to do with Tortall and the surrounding countries), Jane Austin (Pride and Prejudice), Yumi Tamura (Basara, 7 Seeds),Kyoko Hikawa (From Far Away/Kanata Kara, Otogi Moyou Ayanishiki, Miriam), and Taeko Watanabe (Kaze Hikaru)I think that covers it.

I've noticed that when I reach a block in one story, it's because another yarn has come to mind and is distracting me. If it's good, I write it down as fast as I can, then try to get back on track with my previous plot line. Still, it's fun to look at a story and remember how some of the juicier details occurred to me.

Favorite Quotes:

"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." -Steve Prefontaine

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