And Simon Peter answered and said,
Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
-Matthew 16:16

If the story made you laugh or think, it was worth every backspace. And there were plenty of those!

Hiya! I'm an avid reader and animation fan who also loves to write and draw. You can find me on deviantART under the handle CaliforniaClipper. Lately, I've been plunking out music too. Too bad I don't understand all that note/timing business. I played the panflute badly until I dropped mine and broke it. Still deciding whether to replace it in glass or bamboo.

I don't post a story unless 1) it's completed and 2) I think it's a worthwhile read. Hence, I don't accept flames or heavy critique. Honest opinions are just fine though! I am past the ultra-sensitive stage of my long and glorious writing career. =)

I do not write slash or "adult" material. Period. (Sex is a good thing but it should be private.) I believe in what is pure, even if it's rare. I believe in what is beautiful. I believe in what is, in the truest sense, real.

My highest hope for these stories is that they will give someone enjoyment and also encouragement. The best stories help us to face life as it is -- often by showing us what it should be, can be, or will be. Soli Deo gloria.

UPDATE December 2015: I just finished an original novel, Hunter's Mark -- read it on FictionPress! If you enjoy it, consider purchasing the Kindle version on Amazon, telling friends who might enjoy it too, or leaving an honest review. Thanks for looking at my work!

UPDATE September 2013: I am still alive, having survived a wrenching move and a few bitter pills in quick succession. Let's just say the last two years have been rough. I am still determined to write, and I will do so in between picking the various pieces of my poor mind out of moving boxes. Thank you to everyone who has reviewed and encouraged me in the meantime. One person especially said that my stories "brought them joy" and that means everything to me as a writer. I'll be back!!!

“You can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.”

—Jack London