I'm the mother of two grammar-school kids and the wife of one wonderful husband. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, a minor in English Literature and a minor in Chemistry. Once upon a time I was employed in the aerospace industry, but I'm currently far too busy with kids to bother with paid employment. I began reading fantasy with The Hobbit at age 8 and haven't stopped since; I'm also an avid reader of many other genres. In spite of all that, I appear to be genetically disposed to be an English teacher, judging by the number of times I want to correct the grammar in the comments here. I'm also older than most of you, so if I sound like Cadsuane, there's a good reason. And stay off my lawn. :)