I grew up in Columbia Heights, Minnesota and developed a passion for writing at 11 (starting plugging away at the keyboard on a novel). I went on to spend a lot of time running away from writing, but now have a BA in English.

As life would have it, I have now discovered a new passion in the tech industry called GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and am looking to go back to school for it.

I have a husband and a toddler. I run a Writer's Group on the side and it keeps me focused on my writing life. One day I hope to publish a successful novel.

I love the community here and am so glad I found this site.

Hit me up if you're on Twitter! @lxpetrik
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • JoinedDecember 31, 2018



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lxpetrik lxpetrik May 01, 2020 01:40PM
Hello! Wanted to give a quick shout out to my Watty peeps. I have a new book out now if you want to check it out. "Roads Unpaved" in the Power Loss anthology: https://www.blkdogpublishing.com/power-l...
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