age: 30 (Feb 15, 1978)

MEMBER SINCE: May 2006

occupation: Writer, teacher, tutor, shoe-wearer (part-time)

makes me happy: new books, nights in a quiet pub with friends, trying microbrews

into: individuality, tattoos, fairtrade coffee, microbrews, foreign booze, organic food, Slow Foods

i lost my virginity: but I think it might be behind the refrigerator.

most humbling moment: My first rejection letter from a book agent

heroes: Bill Moyers, MLK Jr., and anyone who has the courage to try to change the system.

makes me sad: people who pray for me, people who don't respect themselves,

gets me hot: Strong, brave, yet nice women. A woman wearing nothing but jeans. Social nudity.

stats: 6'2", big guy, light brown hair, blue eyes, red beard

body mods: Celtic tat on left arm. Quill pen tat on right arm.