Reading, Lesfic, Writing, Skiing, The St. Louis Cardinals, Politics, Women's Studies, GLBT Studies, My Family
Music
Movies
Gone with the Wind, Clueless, The American President, maybe I'm eclectic, maybe I just can't make up my mind.
Television
Reba, Cold Pizza, Gilmore Girls, Friday Night Lights, Scrubs, PTI.
Books
I'm burning my way through the Bold Strokes Books Catalogue. I also love, Rita Mae Brown, Karin Kallmaker, Virginia Woolf, Hemingway (I know that's an odd ball there) and never tire of the Great Gatsby. Oh and Dan Savage
Illinois State University
Normal, IL
Graduated: N/A
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Political Science
Minor: English and Women's Studies
Clubs: PRIDE, FMLA, College Democrats
About me: I'm a student, a writer, and a lover, but rarely in that order.
My first book, Learning Curve , was released by Bold Strokes Books in January. My next book,Trails Merge, is slated for release in December 2008. For more information check out www.boldstrokesbooks
Learning Curve (2008) Available from www.Boldstrokesbooks.com and bookstores everywhere.
Ashton Clarke, a local Casanova with a long history of falling into bed with a different woman every night, is perfectly content with her free and easy existence until she gives in to her best friend’s request to spend an evening helping out at the local gay and lesbian youth center. There, Ash meets Carrie Fletcher, a women’s studies professor who not only intrigues Ash but causes her to question the direction her life has taken.
As if this disquieting attraction isn’t aggravating enough, Ash is forced to deal with Carrie’s teenage neighbor Tess, whose bad attitude and biting wit seem to complicate every situation.
Ash doesn’t want to be attracted to Carrie, who isn’t looking for a relationship with anyone, and Tess is angry at the world, but especially, it seems, with Ash. Despite resistance on the part of all three women, it soon becomes obvious that the trio’s destinies are hopelessly intertwined and the lessons in store will change all their lives.
Trails Merge(Dec. 2008) Available at www.BoldStrokesBooks.com and bookstores everywhere.
Every skier knows that anything can happen when trails merge without warning.
After a devastating ultimatum from her lover, Campbell Carson returns to her childhood home, Bear Run Ski Resort, seeking her family’s unconditional solace and support. Parker Riley escapes to the mountain after the high-powered world of Chicago’s political machine leaves her questioning her judgment in both life and love. Despite their initial wariness, the women find their budding friendship snowballing toward romance. The idyllic mountain resort is the perfect setting for them to learn to rebuild trust, and perhaps to find a second chance at love. However, when Parker’s past resurfaces, Campbell is forced to face her own hard truths. As barely healed wounds reopen, the unexpected obstacles in their path threaten any hope for a future together.
I also have a short story entitled Baby Steps appearing in the anthology Romantic Interludes forthcoming from Bold Strokes Books September 2008.
Who I'd like to meet: I'd love to meet a lot of people, but just to name a few, Yadier Molina, Reba McEntire, Mary Louise Parker, Rita Mae Brown, and Arron Sorkin. Is that random enough?
If not, here's a video from our recent Punk Rock Ski Trip. It's hard to see in this video but we got air off that last jump. I was a whole inch off the ground. :)
You have surely heard about the tragic death of a brave young woman who was murdered in Iran just for peacefully protesting with her father on the streets of Teheran.
About this page:
I have been very active in Domestic Violence causes all of my adult life. I noticed a need in the world pertaining to Same Sex Domestic Violence. It happens more than people know. Unfortunately there are a number of gay people who barely consider themselves worthy or valued as a gay person much less a Domestic Violence Victim. There are also very limited resources, statistics, or information, for Same Sex Domestic Violence. Hopefully through empowerment and education we can change some of this. :D
