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I don't know why my favorite authors websites always seem to go down just when I need them. Poppy Z Brite's site was down last week. Now that it's back up, Christopher Moore's site is down now. Bummer.
Anywhoo, I wrote a mock up of what I think will become my Author Bio for my website. If you have a minute, please read it and tell me what it needs, what should be taken out, and your general impressions of me from this bio. I'm still sort of shaky when it comes to promoting myself, especially in the face of a multitude of slamming doors.
Wednesday Lee Friday was born November 24th, 1970 in Royal Oak, Michigan. She attended some public and some Catholic school, though she never formally practiced any one religion.
Wednesday went to college in Olivet, Michigan where she majored in theatre and broadcasting. She wrote and produced radio dramas for WOCR-FM and directed occasional performances at the Oaks Theatre. Much to her parents dismay, she intended to pursue a career in technical theatre.
She began working in professional theatre in 1993 and enjoyed it immensely until her paychecks started to bounce, forcing her to find work that would actually pay the bills. Wednesday worked many varied jobs including fast-food manager, reptile wrangler, cashier in a natural foods market, community organizer, video store manager, phone sex operator, violin sales professional, and concierge to name a few.
In 2004, Wednesday joined signed up for the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) to write the novel she had been meaning to write all her life: A Stabbing for Sadie. After it’s completion the following year, Wednesday began the long search for a publisher. After amassing many rejection letters, she finally received a positive response from Kris Stamp, of StoneGarden.net publishing. She has since won five consecutive NaNoWriMo’s and has retired undefeated from the grueling and electrifying process of month-long novel writing.
In 2005, Wednesday began work on her second novel: The Cat’s Apprentice about a woman who believes a mischievous cat is actually trying to kill her. This novel’s completion was postponed by the untimely death of the real-life cat, Clarence. Eventually, this novel was picked up for publication by StoneGarden.net publishing as well.
Currently Wednesday lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan with her husband: graphic designer Hollingsworth Webster. She enjoys LOST, playing the dulcimer, her two cats, and kettle cooked potato chips.
Anywhoo, I wrote a mock up of what I think will become my Author Bio for my website. If you have a minute, please read it and tell me what it needs, what should be taken out, and your general impressions of me from this bio. I'm still sort of shaky when it comes to promoting myself, especially in the face of a multitude of slamming doors.
Wednesday Lee Friday was born November 24th, 1970 in Royal Oak, Michigan. She attended some public and some Catholic school, though she never formally practiced any one religion.
Wednesday went to college in Olivet, Michigan where she majored in theatre and broadcasting. She wrote and produced radio dramas for WOCR-FM and directed occasional performances at the Oaks Theatre. Much to her parents dismay, she intended to pursue a career in technical theatre.
She began working in professional theatre in 1993 and enjoyed it immensely until her paychecks started to bounce, forcing her to find work that would actually pay the bills. Wednesday worked many varied jobs including fast-food manager, reptile wrangler, cashier in a natural foods market, community organizer, video store manager, phone sex operator, violin sales professional, and concierge to name a few.
In 2004, Wednesday joined signed up for the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) to write the novel she had been meaning to write all her life: A Stabbing for Sadie. After it’s completion the following year, Wednesday began the long search for a publisher. After amassing many rejection letters, she finally received a positive response from Kris Stamp, of StoneGarden.net publishing. She has since won five consecutive NaNoWriMo’s and has retired undefeated from the grueling and electrifying process of month-long novel writing.
In 2005, Wednesday began work on her second novel: The Cat’s Apprentice about a woman who believes a mischievous cat is actually trying to kill her. This novel’s completion was postponed by the untimely death of the real-life cat, Clarence. Eventually, this novel was picked up for publication by StoneGarden.net publishing as well.
Currently Wednesday lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan with her husband: graphic designer Hollingsworth Webster. She enjoys LOST, playing the dulcimer, her two cats, and kettle cooked potato chips.
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"parents' dismay" (if you mean multiple parents)
"its completion" (it's means it is)
no comma after Kris Stamp
not sure about the colon in "second novel: The Cat's Apprentice" (after which you need a comma)
I'm also having problems with the colon before naming H. I think these should just be commas.
This is interesting and somewhat humorous. It has a casual tone. I think it's good for the website:)
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Not sure you want both joined and signed up together like that. Typo? Or did you lose track of your train of thought while typing it out?
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Thanks for the input!
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Thanks!
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Looks good. Content is good. Thumbs Up!
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And thanks! :-]
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It was pretty cool, though the pay was shit and the hours were looooong.
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Why thanks!