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J. Marie Croft ~ About Me
I have been an avid reader all my life. I discovered Jane Austen’s works later than others but made up for lost time by devouring her six novels and as many adaptations, sequels, and fan-fiction stories as I could find. In the midst of all that reading, I thought, ‘Hey, maybe I could do that!’ The rest, as they say, is history ... her story ... my story ... whatever.
Day job: Coordinator at a music school - Unfortunately, I am neither coordinated nor can I play an instrument nor carry a tune. I can, however, carry an instrument and play iTunes ... not that it matters. I’m just saying.
Hobby: Geocaching - Speaking of coordinates (the latitude and longitude kind), my hobby is Geocaching. The official website describes it this way: "Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with a GPS device. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experience online. Geoaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment." Other than the GPS unit, all that’s required is a love of nature, a compass (and the ability to use it), spare batteries, a pair of sturdy hiking boots, water, insect repellent, and the patience to wander around in circles in the woods while getting frustrated, scratched, bug bitten, and sweaty ... with apologies to my dear, departed mother, who always said, “Ladies don’t sweat. They perspire.”
Passion: Writing - While I like my day job and thoroughly enjoy my hobby, my passion is stringing words together and listening to the voices in my head. I usually allow them some latitude; however, I flatly refuse to allow them any longitude. Sometimes I dearly wish those characters would just get lost! Oh, wait. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet do become lost in my book, Mr. Darcy Takes the Plunge. For more details on that book, continue to the aptly-named page ‘My Books’.
Day job: Coordinator at a music school - Unfortunately, I am neither coordinated nor can I play an instrument nor carry a tune. I can, however, carry an instrument and play iTunes ... not that it matters. I’m just saying.
Hobby: Geocaching - Speaking of coordinates (the latitude and longitude kind), my hobby is Geocaching. The official website describes it this way: "Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with a GPS device. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experience online. Geoaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment." Other than the GPS unit, all that’s required is a love of nature, a compass (and the ability to use it), spare batteries, a pair of sturdy hiking boots, water, insect repellent, and the patience to wander around in circles in the woods while getting frustrated, scratched, bug bitten, and sweaty ... with apologies to my dear, departed mother, who always said, “Ladies don’t sweat. They perspire.”
Passion: Writing - While I like my day job and thoroughly enjoy my hobby, my passion is stringing words together and listening to the voices in my head. I usually allow them some latitude; however, I flatly refuse to allow them any longitude. Sometimes I dearly wish those characters would just get lost! Oh, wait. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet do become lost in my book, Mr. Darcy Takes the Plunge. For more details on that book, continue to the aptly-named page ‘My Books’.
