About…Me!

Although I say I’ve been writing since the fifth grade, there is that little cloth-covered book mom has titled Ralph that bears my signature from the third grade. Involving, naturally, my dog Ralph and myself as we ventured into a rabbit hole leading to the underworld, (sorry, Lewis Carroll), it is my first published claim to fame.

I’ve been writing ever since. From short stories to poems to articles to six unpublished novels, I love painting pictures with words.

I look forward to the day of becoming an independently wealthy writer (if there is such a creature) but in the meantime, I spend my time teaching English as a Second Language to middle school kids from all over the world (who often teach me more than I teach them). I also volunteer for the local diabetes association and for my local RWA chapter as the Meeting Chair (Are you interested in speaking to us? Email me at beth@writer-in-progress.com, let’s talk.)

I wouldn’t be able to spend so much time alone with my words and thoughts if I didn’t have a wonderful family supporting me. Thanks to my husband and son (and puppy Omar) for enduring lots of pizza and dirty sinks, mom, dad and Aunt Pam who buy and read everything I write (even if they don’t understand it!)

If you’ve enjoyed any of my writing articles and would like to use them on your writing site or in your writing newsletter, I’m happy to help. Just let me know so I can mention it in my blog and please include proper credit. I’m happy to offer a reciprocal link to your blog/author website–just drop me a line!

Let’s get creative! Happy writing :)

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1 Peter Fergus-Moore May 9, 2009 at 9:07 AM

Hmm: my day job is coordinator of an aboriginal adult literacy program. I find that I never knew English (esp. grammar!) so very well until I had to teach it. Defending the occasionally absurd logic of Standard English really stretches your mind!

2 Beth M May 9, 2009 at 9:18 AM

Hi Peter!

You’ve got that right! Once in a while, I even admit to the kids that I have no idea why we have a particular rule, but they still need to learn it.

Your job would be fascinating. I’m sure you’ve got some fun stories to tell!

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