New Yorker. To the left. Amateur dancer. Amateur Russian speaker (and some French). Writer and editor of magazine stories and books for children and adults. Horror Fan. Halloween Fan. Pop Tart fan. Pagan-ish. Fond of overanalyzing stories in books, TV and movies. Can’t remember the last time I drove a car. Pomeranian roommate. Previous owner of a Golden Retriever and a Kerry Blue. Enthusiastic Sirens Conference attendee and sometimes presenter.