Full disclosure: my real name is *not* Astrid Aurelius. I know, I’m sorry; it sounds super legit, right?
I’m using a pen name for my indie author journey to have a clean separation from my professional credentials — I have a CPA license hanging in a beautiful frame on my wall that I am technically no longer using; more about that at a later time — and also to maintain some bit of privacy for my husband and kiddos. But, I do also recognize that you can find *all the things* on the internet, so if you REALLY wanted to know my real name, it probably wouldn’t be that hard to figure out. But anyway, let’s talk about me a little bit, which I hate doing (who doesn’t, really?); here we go…
About My Writing
I have been writing casually for years and first discovered a love of writing
my Senior year in high school. When I went to college, I continued writing in English classes required by my degree plan, which I enjoyed, but opted to major in Accounting because, you know, Accountants have stable careers.
My writing style is pretty conversational; I don’t take myself too seriously. Also, I have self-assessed that my style could be described as a hybrid of Harper Lee meets Diana Gabaldon.
I enjoy writing about things I know like hiking, drinking wine, and being socially awkward.
I also prefer to write long-hand and type it up later and have been known to write in the bathtub with a full glass of wine handy.
I live in Round Rock, TX.