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Industry	Arts
Occupation	Fiction writer
Location	Seattle/Duvall, WA, United States
Introduction	Writing is my passion, a compulsion and exploration of self and humanity. I've studied numerous styles of writing, eras of history and social justice. I graduated with honors with a degree in English Literature with an emphasis on creative writing and a minor in Criminology from the University of Washington. My educational pursuits included rigorous research of historical eras, critique, analysis and creative writing styles. My background in criminology provides a unique advantage and has aided me in creating believable psychological states for my characters. I believe understanding human nature is vital to convincing an audience. My mentor Allison is a talented poet and teacher in Portland Oregon. Her words, advice and guidance positively echo in my head. "A rose is a rose, unless you make it something different, but make it believable."
Interests	The bizarre, strange and interesting. I'm a history buff, enjoy crime mysteries and studying the classics. I love old, artistic architecture and find gardening therapeutic. I am also fascinated by the paranormal -- who doesn't love a great ghost story?
Favorite movies	American Beauty, Fight Club, Dan In Real Life and The Virgin Suicides.
Favorite music	It depends on my mood, which is forever changing
Favorite books	The Crimson Petal In The White, Tropic of Cancer, Haunted and Jane Eyre.