I'm a senior narrative designer and a self published author, most recently having worked at Arenanet, designing gameplay encounters and narrative for the innovative MMO Guild Wars 2. I've been in the computer and video game industry for over 25 years, and in that time I've worn just about every hat one can wear, from QA tester all the way up through project manager.

I'm married to my best friend, a licensed massage therapist and nurse, and father to a wonderful fourteen year old boy and we have a home in rural Woodinville, Washington. I have a penchant for going barefoot wherever I go, and have also been exploring life as a nudist. I don't believe in gods, and I enjoy challenging traditions, beliefs and dogma as well as debating with others. Politically, I am a progressive liberal and I strongly support equality for all and a strong social safety net.

I grew up in Concord, California, and moved to the Seattle area in 1991 to attend the Art Institute, where I graduated with an AA degree in Visual Communications. Although part of me will always feel nostalgic about my time in California, I now consider this my home. When I get time, I love to draw and paint and I have published my first novel, entitled Bloodfire, and have been steadily working on the 2nd and 3rd volumes.

I read consistently, mostly nonfiction or sci-fi and fantasy. I play computer and video games of course, and have collectively logged hundreds of thousands of hours in a wide range of virtual worlds over the years. I also read science journals, and I enjoy outdoor activities such as biking, hiking and running.