L.F. Patten has often characterized her multitude of interests as "A.D.D of the right brain." Degreed in history and anthropology, her checkered career has included work as an archaeologist on medi...view moreL.F. Patten has often characterized her multitude of interests as "A.D.D of the right brain." Degreed in history and anthropology, her checkered career has included work as an archaeologist on medieval/castle sites in England, a tour guide at the Smithsonian, a history teacher, herbalist, book editor, actress, musician, and pottery/jewelry instructor. She has been writing/editing for more than 30 years, publishing both articles and short stories. Her heroic fantasy novel, The Talent Sinistral, was written in loving tribute to her fellow right-brainers everywhere.view less