A bit about us - Matt

Hello, all. We thought it might be a good idea to start off our blog by writing a bit about ourselves.

I (Matt) dabbled in writing in high school, but I didn't really consider a career in it. Instead, the Long Term Plan was to complete an undergrad and graduate degree in computer science, move to Silicone Valley, and makes tons of money. Everything was going according to the LTP until semester one of graduate school. It was then I realized that the idea of spending eight hours a day programming was not what I wanted to do with my life. I had minored in English as part of my undergrad degree, so I looked into an MLA in writing. The degree turned out to be very flexible, so I switched over. I split my focus between editing and technical writing, and I found that I absolutely loved the process of helping others polish their writing.

Since then, I've completed a second MLA (in international studies, of all things), worked a year as a quality rater for Google, and done freelance writing/editing in addition to working with PegLeg.

As far as hobbies and such go, I read a lot of science fiction and fantasy. I also read young adult novels, and I've written a few young adult pieces. I also dabble in poetry and have had some minor success with it. I'm addicted to NetFlix, probably because I rarely get to see movies in the theater. I also play World of Warcraft and WiiFit, although I tend to play one a lot more than the other (take a guess as to which!). One entire bedroom in my home is reserved for my sci-fi collection. Oh, and I collect gnomes.

I think that's about all I have to say about myself. Kristi's turn!