I am an avid reader and an aspiring author.  I live in the relative isolation of east central Alberta.  My passions include my family and two spoiled dogs.  When it's summer I love to camp and garden.  In winter I keep busy with substitute teaching, the local library board, the local Arts Festival and adult learning including literacy.  I belong to a local writers' group whose members have become friends and trusted critics.  I love the idea of an online reader and writers site and hope to become involved with this great idea.