Links



WordosThe Wordos is a science fiction and fantasy focused critique group.  I joined the Wordos in 2010 and was invited to become a co-chair in 2011.
RainfurrestThis is a furry convention up near Seattle with a significant focus on fiction writing.  I've attended Rainfurrest since 2010, and I've participated in presenting panels in their writing track since 2011.
Further ConfusionThis is a furry convention down in the California Bay Area, one of the largest in the world.  I've participated in presenting panels in their writing track since 2011.
Adventures in Learning
This is a program for gifted young'uns.  I was an actual student in the program at the age of 9, in 1991.  It was a mixed experience.  However, the AIL program has become a much bigger and more positive part of my life from the other side, as one of the adults in charge.  I devoted two weeks of every summer to AIL from 2001 to 2006, and I've continued to help out as much as possible since then.
826 Seattle
This is part of a chain of creative writing / homework help centers for elementary through high school kids.  I discovered it because I lived near their excellent storefront, and I spent a year and a half in '06-'08 being one of their drop-in tutors.
Multifaith Works
This is a non-profit organization up in Seattle.  I volunteered with the AIDS Care Teams portion of the program for a year and a half from 2005 to 2006; I found it very rewarding.
Janet M. Schmidt
This is my mom.  Her webpage has a lot of good and important information about the fuzzier portion of my family tree.
Daniel Lowd
This is my husband.  He writes better poetry than I do, and he gets class credit for it.  Here is one of his poems, a second, and a third.
Elaine Lowd
This is my daughter.  She likes the internet.
Sarina DorieThis is one of my favorite writers and fellow Wordos.
Dinosaur ComicsThis is my favorite webcomic.  You should read the one about solitaire.

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