Avid and voracious reader of Sci-Fi and Fantasy; speed reads 1000 wpm. Teaches college courses in Biological Sciences. Organic gardener, pianist, singer and composer. Background in Cherokee Herbalism and wild crafting; grew up in remote Ozark community. Employment history includes: student research assistant, lab technician, nursing, environmental microbiologist, herbalist, garden designer, organic farmer, landscape design, college instructor, lab manager.