"The writer in me would consider it, the editor in me would flag it, the reader in me would accept it,
and the linguist in me would relish it."

~ Barbara K Adamski,
on the expression "Old Wives' Tales" ~

About Me

I am a reader, a writer, an editor, and a linguist—but not necessarily in that order.

For as long as I can remember, I've been intrigued by language. I studied French through to my final year of university (my degree is in French literature), and I dabbled in Spanish and Latin along the way. After graduation, I decided to experiment in language acquisition and moved to Japan where I learned to speak, read, and write Japanese from scratch. Before long, Japanese replaced French as my second language.

The written word has always been a part of my life. What I read depends on my mood, my needs, and how much time I have. On my nightstand, you'll find everything from newspapers to literary magazines to how-to books, and it's common for me to delve into as many as three different publications in an evening.

What I write and edit is just as varied. My work spans several genres: magazines, educational manuals, websites, conference newsletters, speeches, novels, children's literature, and more.

In addition to a degree from UBC, I also hold a diploma in professional writing and editing. I am a member of the Editors' Association of Canada, the Professional Writers Association of Canada, and the Federation of BC Writers. I was recently awarded the designation of Certified Proofreader by the Editors' Association of Canada.

For me, to be always learning is essential to a fulfilling life. And a career as a writer and editor certainly fosters learning—and keeps me happy.