HQ Introductions: Hello!

Dear estimable reader(s),

I am Michael Adamson. You may call me Mike, or any other permutation of my full name, or even something wholly unrelated. I literally cannot stop you. Once you’ve settled on your preferred pseudonym, know that I am announcing the auspicious beginnings of my internmentship with NaNoWriMo. I appear to have joined a prestigious community and expect only the best from it.

My chief occupation is traveling across time and space on the engines of imagination and relativity. I have explored the dark recesses of what is and what should never be, and come to you all bearing tidings. Unfortunately, the fabric of the cosmos is no place to raise children (not that I have any, but one likes to be prepared), so I make my abode in present-day Northern California.

All this space-time continuum nonsense may come as a shock. But, reader, I implore you, do not be alarmed! I am healthfully occupied in the real world, despite my mental wanderings. I received a B.A. in English Literature from the University of Colorado and have spent my time not using it in several different capacities.

Most recently, I was professionally engaged in the land of bulls, wine, hills that look like white elephants, and drinks that taste like licorice. I am speaking, of course, of Spain (Madrid, specifically). I worked as an assistant English teacher for high-school students, working painstakingly to give an American take on the language. My work was largely ignored by its intended audience, but I expect it will explode posthaste.

Now I am here with you, and am really quite pleased with that. If you desire to know more, know that my hobbies include reading science fiction (surprising? I should think not), dancing to rock-and-roll music that is far older than me, climbing mountains that are far, far older than that, and inhabiting the mercurial intersection of mischief, bravery, and stupidity.

Feel free to introduce yourself to me. I look forward to many future high-quality virtual engagements with high-quality virtual people.

— Mike