Anders Benson

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About me

Gender Male
Occupation Fiction Writer
Introduction I live in the mountains of Western Maine with my wife and a menagerie of pets. First and foremost, I am a writer; I write because I have to, because the stories must come out, but now that I'm getting good at it I'm turning it into a career. Until now, I've worked as a welder and metal fabricator, a private security guard, a railroad freight car mechanic, and as the night manager of a 24/7 convenience store, just to name a few. When I'm not writing, I'm either outdoors or reading a book, depending on the weather and/or time of day. I am obsessed with the numbers 7 and 13, and will buy apples only in said quantities.
Above left, see picture of me being supremely hip.
Favorite Books Catch 22, The Elegant Universe, anything by William Gibson, ditto Neal Stephenson, The Lord of the Rings, and a lot of really obscure stuff that nobody understands