I consider myself an extroverted introvert and a realistic optimist. Working from home allows me to spend time with my pets (a golden retriever, and a tabby/siamese cross) and my partner--this family time is important to me, as is nurturing relationships with my close, small circle of friends. I am a writer and researcher of biographies and formally the publisher of a niche magazine within the esoteric community that focuses on metaphysics--particularly, divination and astrology. As for my reading tastes, I enjoy mysteries, the paranormal, biographies, and historical fiction. I'm a LOTR fan!