What makes me tick
Personal Profile
I love writing (of course) but have never really dreamed of writing the next Great American Novel. I write mainly because I love to think, to make the intangible tangible by applying the perfect word to the right use. Structuring thoughts—stories, pitches, stances, musings—into something with real texture and heft and arc. Something useful that helps build connections or guide decisions.
But when I'm not chewing on a pen, gazing at the cedar planks on my ceiling while doing slow circles in my chair, you can find me with my family. Our 5-year-old twins keep us plenty active—but even without their help I've always loved being outside: fishing, hiking, golfing, hunting, camping. When I'm indoors, you'll probably find me holding a sauté pan or book. Or, let's be honest, a 5-year-old.
Guilty pleasures: paranormal shows, Tuna Helper, sword-and-sandal movies
Education
2011-2013
Cal State San Marcos
2007-2008
Cal Poly, SLO
2001-2006
UC San Diego
MA - Literature & Writing
Thesis project: Translation & interpretation of previously untranslated medieval Latin Aristotelian texts
Program emphasized rhetoric & composition and cultural studies: Everything is an argument, and the identity/context of speaker & audience cannot be overlooked. So crucial for marketing.
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential w/ English Add-on
After working in elementary education for several years, I learned two things:
1) Teaching is incredibly important, noble work
2) It wasn't for me
BA - Literature & Writing
Areas of focus included Classical Studies and Latin