Hello everyone. My name is John and I'm from Brooklyn, NY. I stumbled onto this site from a facebook link from Chuck Palahniuk and I'm incredibly grateful. The site is awesome and I figured it was time to introduce myself.
For my day job, I'm a City Letter Carrier for the USPS, as well as serving as a union rep in my station. As far as my writing goes, I've only written short stories so far, but I'm hoping to work myself up to a novel length work this year. They all trend toward genre fiction, from sci fi to horror, with the occassional attempt at literary.
For hobbies, I'm learning guitar, I love baseball(Yankees) and football(Jets), and have been an on-again, off-again gamer over the years, but writing is starting to take up a lot of oxygen from all these other pursuits. As for reading, I'm generally a genre guy for fun but I majored in English in college so I love the classics. Favorite authors include H.P. Lovecraft, Jeff Long, C.S. Lewis and Stephen King.
Beyond that, there's obviously more to tell, but I can't imagine everyone wants the full bio right up front. I look forward to participating in the community here and engaging fellow writers for, honestly, the first time in my life!
Nice to meet you John. I think everyone is in bed already for the night. So here's your pop-quiz:
- What is the animal that you feel best represents you as a writer? Why?
- What is your favorite book with a green title?
- Your favorite Taco Bell menu item?
Yay, quiz!
- Honey badger, of course. 'Cause honey badger don't give a shit.
- Mystery of the Green Ghost (Three Investigators, bitches).
- Oh, man, so many to choose from. This morning, for a good hangover cure, chili cheese burrito with sour cream (and a Dr. Pepper).
What'd I win?
Oh, and hi John. Sorry you got stuck with Tebow (sucka!) ... go Peyton! Ah, crap, I think his neck just fell off. Can we have Timmy back now?
Welcome!
I'd add something more personal or interesting, but I'm sort of asleep.
Hello and welcome.
"because a Pheonix itself is an example of renewable energy."
You win. I shall accept no other answers!
I also welcome you.
Also:
"Chalupa that was a hard taco smothered in cheese and wrapped in a thick soft taco that was absolutely the best thing on the menu"
I'm wondering if you mean the cheesy gordita crunch. Because I am a Taco Bell professional, and that's all I can think of. If so, yes, they still have those. If not...I'll need more information. What kind of cheese?
Welcome. Picture. Approved. Etc
See, that's funny because it means two things.
I only realized there was a second thing when Kirk brought it up.
John, welcome! The picture from Matt Attack up there implies he is willing to put out. If I were you, I'd say no. He's way too into personal trimming. He'll try to turn it into a sport, and before you know it you're studded with ingrown hairs. Just FYI.
At some point, someone might stop by and deliver a welcome meme. But I can no longer guarantee that so don't be too disappointed if it doesn't happen.