I am an active participant in expanding the literary world through writing, publishing, blogging, and attending literary events, such as book festivals. I am happiest when I am outdoors; I enjoy hiking, mountaineering, backcountry camping, and running. I have a passion for international issues, theatre and music, reading, research, dramatic theory, and AIDS activism. Most often you’ll find me writing about life and learning, change, adventures in The Canadian Rockies, body image and self-esteem, faith, and international issues.