*cough cough* Ahem. Welcome, one and all! This is the personal bio section, where you go to read about an author and make sure they’re not a weirdo or something. You also go here to find out about the author’s favorite things, pet peeves, and deep thoughts. Which, to me, doesn’t seem half as important as the first reason, but whatever.

My personal bio is basically that I live in a backwoods little town consisting of three streets, a gas station, a bakery, a church, a grocery store called “Lewis’ Supermarket” which is probably still run by ol’ grandpa Lewis, and one traffic light. In the off seasons, when there aren’t many tourists around, it changes to a blinking yellow light. During the tourist seasons it goes back to a traffic light. Town population may be estimated by using above information.

I use the name Avis the Crow for my online life. I love writing, drawing, and music, though I stink at the last of the three, and am addicted to tea; I drink at least five cups a day. At least it’s a healthy addiction. My usual is English Breakfast, hot, one sugar, lots of cream. *takes a sip of her ever-present teacup before continuing to type*

Now that several of my stories have some fans, hurrah, I've put up some character sketches them. These can be found at

I'm no artist, but it is nice to know what the guys you're reading about look like, ja?

All maren and authors are welcome to come visit mystories and have tea. Barbies are not, and will be bonked with a rubber chicken upon entering. Thank you. Enjoy the show.