I was born on a farm in the prairies and spent the first twenty years of my life there. However, I had a yearning for the sea and I moved to Canada's rugged west coast years ago, so much of what I write has a 'wet coast' twist. Many of the islands, inlets, and coasts that I mention are places I have actually visited, but don't use my stories as a map reference, in my tales I often change names, locations, and headings to protect the innocent (and to foil lawsuits by the guilty).
I have had a very broad education in the arts as well as in the technologies and all of that creeps into my stories. I suppose at this point I should warn you that I have a wierd sense of humour, so that may influence what you read as well.
I seldom write a simple short story, instead I usually write a long story (although it may still be relatively simple). Certain names will reappear in my stories from time to time, this does NOT imply that this is the same character, it just means that I happen to have taken a liking to using that name. If stories are related, I will mention it in one way or another.
I realise I am not another Shakespeare or even an Asimov, but that doesn't matter to me, since I write because I enjoy writing. Because I write for my own enjoyment, stories appear when it pleases me to post them and not on any formal schedule. Also, although I will listen to your suggestions and critiques, they probably won't have much influence on what I write unless you happen to be pointing out problems in spelling, grammar or punctuation (- or a total 'faux pas' in story line or plot development.)
Before you e-mail me about spelling mistakes, remember that I use Canadian English, my spelling of some words may not agree with yours.
Oh yes, to misqoute Anne McCaffrey - I'm going bald, I have a grey beard, and I walk with a cane, all else is subject to change without notice.