Bonnie Quinn
I am a Senior Software Developer and author. I'm active in the Reddit r/NoSleep community and wrote the popular "How to Survive Camping" series.
About Me
I've been writing for a long time, since I had access to a computer with MS-DOS. Coincidentally, that early access to a computer is probably also why I wound up getting a degree in Computer Science. While these two passions of mine may seem contradictory, I assure you that there is a lot of creativity involved in software development and perhaps a bit more structure involved in writing than believed.This fascination with systems - and how they fall apart - contributed to the premise of "How to Survive Camping." I combined this with my love of folklore (also something I gained at an early age) to create a world of monsters, rules, and someone just trying their best to do their job.Outside of programming and writing, I have a lot of other hobbies and take classes routinely. I returned to school for my MBA some years back. I'm currently taking swimming class. And I enjoy painting, drawing, sewing, and running when I find the time for it.
Series
Kate is a campground manager, just like her parents were, and just like their parents were, and on and on. The land has taken on a history of its own with so many generations in one place, which has made it attractive for... other creatures that are looking for a place to stay.Monsters. The campground is infested with monsters."How to Survive Camping" is Kate's attempt to educate people about the dangers of inhuman creatures so that they stay alive and come back next year to pay more camp fees and keep the place going. However, Kate is slowly learning that her efforts aren't enough, and worse - the land is changing and all the creatures in it have their own designs for it.
Having grown up in a certain small town, Ashley is no stranger to monsters. Small town life isn't exactly what she wants for herself, though, and vows to escape by accepting a scholarship at an obscure university. This is her chance to leave it all behind her.Unfortunately, the world isn't nearly as safe as we want to believe, and the monsters are everywhere.Now Ashley has to navigate friendships, dating, higher education, and staying alive on top of all that. For the creatures on campus all have an interest in Ashley and worse, as the local inhuman expert, she has to figure out how to save herself and everyone else around her.
Contact Me
For inquiries, please contact my agent at Greyhound Literary.Otherwise, connect with me on social media if you don't mind the occasional tirade about programming.
Beau's Story
Which came first? The dog or the character? The answer to that is: neither was named after the other.
My aunt works with rescues in Oklahoma to transport dogs to other locations where they can be adopted. A border collie rescue (I DNA tested him. He is not a border collie. He is a husky mix) contacted her asking if she could pull a dog out of the Oklahoma City shelter, as he was a day away from being euthanized. My mother showed me photos of him, mentioned he was good around my aunt's cats, and since I'd been wanting a dog for years now, I asked if I could adopt him.
My mom and I then drove for two days from Ohio to Oklahoma... and then drove back with a dog.
As for the name, Beau the character came first. However, the dog was not named after him. My aunt was the one who named him. She had not read "How to Survive Camping" yet, but when she looked at this dog, she decided that he looked like a Beau to her.Obviously I had to keep his name. And I've been been making very confusing Twitter posts ever since.