Posted: January 20, 2000 at 10:33:42: by RobRoy
. . . but these are his own words from Site 101"Professionally I'm a computer programmer with a BS in Computer
Science and some related degrees and diplomas. I've written a few
technical papers and articles that discuss arcane ideas such as
implementing metaphors and developing object managers in non-OOP
languages. "I developed an interest in Science Fiction when I was quite young, staying up late to watch STAR TREK and LOST IN SPACE in the 60s, and getting caught up in the third wave of Tolkien mania in the 70s a couple of years before THE SILMARILLION was published. "Since then my interests have leaned more toward Fantasy than
Science Fiction, and I've developed a real love for Tolkien's
pseudo-history and similar fantasy backgrounds. My researches into Tolkien's world have led me to create PARMA ENDORION: ESSAYS
ON MIDDLE-EARTH, REVISED EDITION, a collection of essays about
Tolkien's world covering topics such as marriage customs, what the Elves might do in Aman, and how the Woodmen would live. "My other favorite authors include Andre Norton, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Christopher Stasheff, and Arthur H. Landis. Although I now live in the Southwest, I've been involved in what is politely referred to as Southern Fandom for several years. I've helped organize small conventions and am currently the Track Director for Hercules and Xena at DragonCon. And right now I'm very well known in the online Hercules and Xena communities. "I'm the owner of XENA ONLINE RESOURCES, the largest and most
comprehensive collection of links, addresses, news groups, and other resources of interest to fans of HERCULES: THE LEGENDARY
JOURNEYS and XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS. I'm also the owner of
THE HISTORY OF XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS, an ongoing project
which documents the life and history of Xena and her friends in a full narrative format, rather than simply episode summaries. "My work on Tolkien, Hercules, and Xena-related Web sites has led to some contract writing assignments and an expanded role in the
fannish community. I'm also in the process of getting a book on
Tolkien published. Each month brings some new surprises, and I look forward to every one with an unceasing anticipation. I've met a lot of great people through the years and hope to continue to do so. "The Xenite.Org Domain is my personal tribute to Science Fiction and Fantasy."
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