writer. poet. storyteller. hiker. stylophile.
I knew I had ink running through my veins when I first picked up a fountain pen -- my mom's Parker 21 -- and started writing with this pen in high school. That, coupled with an insatiable drive to read more, spurred me to be a writer.
Nothing is more satisfying to a certified bookworm than to find a field where he can fully explore the love for the written word. Hence, my choice of major, literature. I had fun joining various school organs dedicated to reading and writing. It also gave me the chance to become a part-time scholar, when I won a slot in the university school paper.
After graduation, my first job was as a junior copywriter in a medium-sized ad agency. I cut my teeth over developing storylines, conceptualizing a campaign, and drinking strong beer while playing darts. I also continued to write poetry and the occasional feature article for the monthly lifestyle magazines. Honing my skills further were a stint in a national writer's program and having a major publishing company include two of my stories for a local anthology.
On the side, my hiking boots are still dusty from the road, but they're not as banged-up as they were five years ago. My fountain pen collection has grown to an even dozen, ranging from Parker Vectors to Pelikan Go! to a Sheaffer PFM V; these are complemented by a growing number of ink bottles and paper samples, all of which are used, be it in snailing or drafting copy.
So...welcome to my world. If you're inclined to drop me a snail, and chat about anything and everything under the sun, I'm up to it. Just let me bring out my coffee press while we're at it.
Other interests :
hiking, reading fiction and nonfiction, listening to a range of music (from opera, classical and Broadway to jazz, rock and metal)
Links:
http://www.bncxe.org
http://www.google.com
http://www.todaimitaka.blogspot.com/
http://homepage.mac.com/leigh_reyes/iblog/
http://www.monaveluz.com
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