M R Cates

 

I love music, sharing wine and cheese with friends, reading, and participating in lively discussions on most any subject. I'm fortunate enough to have a home surrounded by an old hardwood forest, where I share the space with my wife, a sometimes-noble dog, and a very spoiled cat. As a writer I have a particular interest in crafting stories that readers can enjoy within their own special imaginations. I like to use technology in my tales, both because it's interesting and is so much a part of the world today, and certainly that of tomorrow. But most importantly, I try to build characters that readers can resonate with, maybe sometimes be inspired by or appalled by. A strong believer that novels should be about out-of-the-ordinary people doing out-of-the-ordinary things, my goal is to help make the journey of life a little more rewarding for those who take these stories as their own.

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if you're curious about my background and life experience, I encourage you to get a copy of a collection of essays I wrote. It's called Tangents and you can find out more about it and even buy it by pushing the "view more" button.