About Beth Ann Erickson

Yeah. The most uncomfortable page a writer can create. The dang bio. But it seems to be an essential web page so here goes.

I've been writing as long as I could hold a pencil in my hand.

I've created stories for as long as I can remember.

I recall gunning into church each Sunday, not to learn anything in particular, but because I enjoyed the uninterrupted solitude of the sermon. You see, my body may have sat in the First Covenant Church sanctuary, but my mind floated far from the premise; enjoying the company of the myriad of characters chatting in my incredible imagination.

I figure if I were a kid today, I'd probably be on Ritalin.

But that's fine. To each his own.

I abhor being told what to do. But I have a hunch this is a trait held by most creative types... including you. :)

If someone tells me to zig, I'm more than likely gonna zag. If you tell me I have to write something a certain way, I'll sure as heck make sure I find a better way to do it.

That being said, I'm passionate about the folks who read my books and jump down anyone's throat who doesn't run Filbert Publishing in the highest manner possible.

But I digress.

I've owned a computer since 1982. It was so cool. Plugged into the TV. If you're a geek (like me) you'll no doubt remember the Tandy Color Computer II.

We reluctantly upgraded to an 8088 with a new fangled device called a “hard drive.” I distinctly remember telling my husband that I didn't think those “high priced floppies” wouldn't catch on.

Joke's on me.

Round about 1989, I had a kid. That's when I decided I should probably take life a little more seriously. In '91 I returned to college and graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1995.

That's when I started writing professionally.

I've done so ever since.

I've made pretty much every mistake possible during my long and illustrious career. I've offended (inadvertently, of course) other writers. I've made fast life-long friends. I've committed more typos and grammos than I care to think about.

I've embarked on partnerships, many of which are still going strong.

I love my family. I'm passionate about my puppies. Don't dis my pet rats. Hand me a plane ticket to somewhere I've never been and my bags are packed. :)

But most importantly, I've had fun.

And that's what I hope to bring to you.

Life's such an incredible adventure. Any success you can hope to achieve begins in the space directly between your ears.

Yeah. It's almost too simplistic to mention, but as the very wise Mike Dooley (from tut.com) always says, “Thoughts become things.”

And I agree wholeheartedly.

And if I can have a small hand in expanding your world, brightening your path, and helping you “wake up” and experience life on a new and exciting level... well, then I've done my job.

I'm excited. I hope you'll join me on this grand adventure we call life.

I promise you won't be bored.

Best always,

Beth

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