17 Things

You don’t know much about me. Let’s fix that.

1. I love to cross stitch.

2. I’ve published over 15 books & games! From fiction novelettes for teenagers to non-fiction tomes on embroidery.

3. I also write for a quarterly magazine.

4. I’m obsessive about tea. I’ve tried over 2600 teas in the last 8 years. As a result, you’ll always see me with a cup in my hand.

5. The strategy of retro video games makes it my go-to activity when I need inspiration.

6. I code javascript applets. Like this and this that are just a bit of fun.

7. I love learning new things, and I’m proud to always be part of an online course or two!

8. I have a passion for shin hanga (Japanese woodblock prints); Asano Takeji’s work in particular.

9. I draw daily, even if for just 5 minutes.

10. I mentor aspiring marketers to support the new talent coming into the industry.

11. Star Trek is better than Star Wars, but not by much.

12. My dog’s name is Tilly. She’s cute, fluffy, and demands belly rubs.

13. An unlucky number for some, however thirteen is my lucky number.

14. Favorite books: The Martian, Ready Player One & Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.

15. I can’t get enough of a good spreadsheet. And formulas. Love a vlookup!

16. I use lists ALL the time. Like; even right now.

17. I have a more detailed résumé if you’re into that sort of thing. Or you can drop me an email.