I am a conscientious and hard worker, and I enjoy challenges as well as learning opportunities. Most of all, though, I am very concerned with the way I fit into the world around me and what my role is in that world. As a former expatriate, I bring a new perspective on cultural issues. I am fluent in American Sign Language, have learned a bit of British Sign Language, and am very comfortable working with Deaf/HOH/Deafblind adults and children in a variety of settings.I have published two young adult book series focused on my sighthounds, Proud Racer and Clobberpaws, and am the author of the Orana Chronicles series of books, including The Nature Walker Trilogy and the Forest War series, as well as the World of Arcstone (LitRPG/Portal Fantasy) and the Luminous Beings series (alternative historical fantasy).