I'm that guy with the little notebook. The one that tends to trail off in mid-sentence and then jot down an idea. I'm a story collector, and I'm always interested in hearing someone's tale.

Put less poetically, I'm a struggling artist just trying to make the ends shake hands every now and again. Clean cut with an occasional vice, I've got a slew of odd hobbies that bring me into contact with a wide variety of people. But there's always room for one or two more.

I am cynical, anachronistic, and determined

I'm a literary mercenary, and I'm just doing my time in the trenches.

For people who are genuinely curious about this part and who would like to know more, check out the FB page on the subject, www.facebook.com/NealFLitherland or just type my name into Barnes and Noble or Amazon. You'll find me.

Writing, tale spinning, planning out specifics for trips and evenings, and fencing. The last is one of my favorites.

Usually, it's my hat. Other than that, not sure. Unless it's a kilt day.

Not really sure at the moment.

Work, travel, friends, release valves, and my goals. Yeah it's only five, use your imagination.

Why so many authors devote so much time and efforts to cramming in saccharine romance where it doesn't belong.

It's a variable time frame.

I have a really unfortunate habit that I've never managed to break. I will answer any question, if it's actually directed towards specific information. I'm not being evasive on purpose, it's just that if you want to know more, you should ask.

If you're a creative type that wants to kick ideas around. If you liked any of my work that you saw, or hated it, and have comments you feel I should really hear. I'm always glad for people who help me as critics for ideas, and I'm pleased to provide the same service.

I don't feel I should have to say this, but it's something that's been eating at me. If you don't have any passions, I'm not going to get you. I don't care if it's rock climbing, collecting stamps or watching Disney movies from the 1930s, just like something and be willing to talk about it. If a person is passionate about something then their stories are always more exciting.