A freelance writer based out of San Francisco, Amber Bouman is almost as well known for her work within the local poetry scene as for her giant red sunglasses. She has written for PCWorld, InfoWorld and the 16th & Mission Review and has performed at venues across the city. Currently, she writes for BrokeAssStuart.com, SpinningPlatters.com and blogs at amberbouman.com.

Spends time hunting for writing gigs and creative opportunities, Amber is also consummate fan of swearing, organizational freak, yoga practitioner, music geek, caffeine addict, and tattoo enthusiast who enjoys platform shoes, making out, thumb wrestling and fighting the good fight. She owns a bicycle named Gretel, a motor scooter named Elroy and a cat named Simon. She can be found in various virtual locations all over your interwebs.