Author's Note

Personal background:
I am 44 years old, and in 2002 I moved to the resort community of Holiday Island, Arkansas. Before that I lived in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota for 15 years and worked as a free-lance film and video editor. I moved to Arkansas to start my own wedding videography business in nearby Eureka Springs. My other passions, besides roller-coasters, include travelling and diners. I love eating at roadside diners, and someday I'd like to have my own diner and call it the "Eat It and Beat It."

Coaster background:
The first roller-coaster I ever rode was The Runaway Mine Train at Six Flags Over Texas. I was 7 years old, and it was the most thrilling thing I'd ever experienced. After that, my parents took us to amusement parks every summer, and I have loved them ever since. I am a devoted coaster enthusiast and am happy to talk about it at anytime with anyone! I thank my parents for getting me started in this hobby. I also owe a great deal of thanks to the many friends I've made through my association with roller-coasters, and some of them are responsible for the creation of this website.