Marie Howard

About Me

Sorry folks--still me! I got married two weeks ago tomorrow and am still getting used to my new name!
About me? Well I'm sure I could go on and on about me LOL! When it comes to writing I am no professional by any means. Most often, I am fighting my inner English teacher when I do find time to put pen to paper. I prefer pen and paper simply because I can scribble and change a thought as it appears and it just seems more interactive and personal although I imagine should I start writing on a more regular basis that I may gravitate toward the computer and the many platforms that seem to have emerged.
I very much like the idea of a writing/reading community. I'm highly extroverted however I am a loner of sorts so attending writing workshops just isn't for me. I look forward to seeing what this site will offer...it all seems so very exciting!

Why do you write?

Hmmmm...very good question. I'm not even sure I know. I have dreams and imaginings and really just the basic questions and possibilities of life in general and what it means and what it can be. I love fantasy and how it can be tied or twisted into mirroring reality. Or maybe it IS reality and what we live is ACTUALLY the fantasy......

As to the second question, I write because I have to or maybe need to and I love creating, however, I spend more time writing pieces in my head than actually writing it down.

Any favorite authors? Books?

My favorite authors include Steven King, John Saul, Raymond Feist, R.A. Salvatore and Terry Goodkind.

LOL my favorite books are written by all of the above.