Hi Writing.com'ers, I am Josie. I just joined and feel totally intimidated even though I just read the helpful "Newbies" posting by VIkki. I write poetry and short stories about everyday life. I have also written a children's book about an elf that I would love to have someone review and help me move it into publication. I live part time in the Pacific Northwest and part time in upstate Sao Paulo Brazil. I look forward to being part of this community and both improving my writing and reading new and interesting pieces. Oh two more things -- I love to cook and I am an avid bicyclist. Josie