Date:         Tue, 4 Aug 1998 10:22:37 -0400
From: Rita Mcgurk <rmcgurk@CAPE.COM>
Subject:      [WRITERS] Fill:Bio: Hi, I'm Rita and

I signed on to this list hoping to kickstart a mind dragged down to the
dust of academia too long ago.  That goal, however, has been set aside.  My
new goal is to try and post to the list using the right headings for the
subject line.  I have printed the FAQ, as instructed, and will bravely make
a go of it.

Anyway, about myself, I live in Massachusetts, on Cape Cod, and teach
nursing for a living.  I have been a nurse for about 30 years, but have
always had a secret desire to write something more exciting then care plans
and research findings.  I expected to do that once I moved here, after 26
years in Northeastern Pennsylvania.  Guess what?  It hasn't happened...even
putting together three words causes me to cringe with embarrassment.  I
would suggest that I seek professional help, if mental health and
counseling weren't my areas of expertise.  Lest you think my goals may be
too lofty, let me make my final admission:  all I want to write is
*trash*!!  That's it, no great novel, no soul-moving poetry, just your
garden variety popular mystery that will help pass an enjoyable afternoon
at the beach. Why can't I do that?? I have a lifetime of fabulous
experiences to draw on, and a not too shabby imagination. I guess I'm
hoping that people with more experience can offer insights and suggestions.

Thanks for your time and attention.

Rita