About Naté

The author in front of a cinderblock wall and holding a mug.
Yeah, it's a self-portrait. It's a very accurate one.

I am aware that many pages "about" an artist are written in the third person, but I honestly hate doing so. And I swear a lot. So, if nothing else, you now know two important things about me. If you'd like to know more, keep reading.

I live in New Mexico, and I grew up in New Mexico. However, after I graduated from undergraduate (in New Mexico), I moved away and stayed away for almost 20 years. I've also lived in Washington, D.C. (and -area), Baltimore (not for long, but I loved it), Chicago, Portland, Oregon (and -area).

I have studied Biology and beer. I love dogs, lions, writing, and photography. I enjoy food and beverages. I can write in third person when I'm not writing about myself, and I also don't mind writing in the second person when appropriate. I'm sure you appreciate it.