I'm a lover of coffee, tea, good food, and great conversations. I'm a biology nerd with a background in organismal biology and a Ph.D. that was earned by specializing in archaeoparasitology and lea...view moreI'm a lover of coffee, tea, good food, and great conversations. I'm a biology nerd with a background in organismal biology and a Ph.D. that was earned by specializing in archaeoparasitology and learning about palynology, taphonomy, decompositional biology, archaeoentomology, archaeoarachnology, and other fun, niche areas. I most often read and write non-fiction, but I have had an interest in creative writing my entire life. I wrote my first novel, Rise of the Wobanzi, by combining my love for parasites with my interest in zombies. I hope to someday finish writing the sequel to this piece, Fall of the Wobanzi, which I started years ago, but haven't finished quite yet. Long term, I'd like to write a trilogy ending with Wobanzi Nation. I've also been working on a collection of poetry that I wrote when I was an angsty teen in high school and on a piece of creative non-fiction about my graduate school experiences. As a first-generation college student, I'm also interested in sharing my experiences with others navigating the often murky waters of academia. Keep your eyes open for future works from me!view less