A fondness for a well told tale is my primary characteristic. From ancient myths to modern urban legends, no genre is beyond my kith and kin. If it is well written, chances are I will enjoy reading it.

My day job involves a lot of technical writing and management of human resources, so in my leisure hours, I kick back and enjoy fan fiction. Occasionally, I even write a little of it, but mostly I beta for several extremely talented writers.

My hobbies are diverse. I enjoy growing orchids, but I am also proficient with firearms and I am a certified instructor in personal safety. I love campfires and wilderness trails almost as much as I enjoy a tale well told. I am extremely interested in history, mythology, and world religions.

One thing is certain: If I read, I will review. Authors give freely of their time and talent in writing and posting stories. A quick note to say, "Thank you!" is the least I can do.

The Write Stuff

Members of The Write Stuff wish to announce the publication of a new Phantom of the Opera anthology this summer -- Phantom Variations: Tales from the World of the Opera Ghost. This anthology is available through Lulu Publications, and will soon be available through major booksellers such as Amazon. Proceeds will be donated to the Porphyria Foundation.

Product tie-ins (such as Leroux-inspired t-shirts, mugs, and mousepads) are available through the TWS Gallery at Zazzle. We will also make custom items on demand, so feel free to ask if there's something you want us to offer. Members of The Write Stuff do not profit from either the anthology or product tie-ins.

A Word to the Wise

"Only amateurs say that they write for their own amusement. Writing is not an amusing occupation. It is a combination of ditch-digging, mountain-climbing, treadmill and childbirth. Writing may be interesting, absorbing, exhilarating, racking, relieving. But amusing? Never!" Edna Ferber