I write fantasy and science fiction. My short stories, flash fiction and poems are collected in Kalerion, and many first appeared in the Writing Journey anthologies.
I am a co-founder and leader of the Writing Journey, a year-round writing community in the cities and suburbs west of Chicago. I’m also a volunteer and Steering Committee member for NaNo 2.0, helping people around the world enjoy National Novel Writing Month, and I help run NaperWriMo, the Illinois region for Novel Quest.
I write my stories using vim and markdown.
Writer friends
- Sam McAdams, author of the Barnyard Heroes series of absurdist humor books. Sam is also a co-leader of the Writing Journey.
- J.M. Guilfoyle, author of Christmas Confessions, Love under the Stars, and other stories. Jenn is also a co-leader of the Writing Journey.
- Gwen Tolios, author of What’s A Little Piracy Between Friends, Fae Deals, and other stories. Gwen is also a co-leader of the Writing Journey.
- Ansley Ashe, author of Campfire Stories and Charlie’s Holidays and a Path finder in the Writing Journey.
- Bob Black: a friend from PALS'80 and a popular novelist, author of Liberty Girl and The Real Life Channel.
- Catherine Brennan: a terrific writer with an insightful blog.
- Katherine Lato: a fellow former NaNoWriMo Municipal Liaison and an author who loves to edit.
Resources for writers
- Useful references for writers (NaperWriMo wiki)
- Preparatory workshops for Novel Quest or NaNoWriMo
- Novel Quest
- NaNo 2.0 - Chris Baty’s volunteer-led project to support National Novel Writing Month
- writingjourney.org - our writing community
- Idea Rings
- Comics I like