Author Corner: Virginia DeBolt
Virginia DeBolt is a longtime teacher and writer. She is the author of six books and has created numerous student and instructor supplement materials. Virginia has been designing Web sites for more than ten years, and her clients include a wide variety of musicians and artists, law firms, and the Society for Technical Communications. Her weblog at www.webteacher.ws is aimed at teachers and students of Web design.
Things You Didn't Know About Me . . . and Were Afraid to Ask
Where do you call home?
Albuquerque, New Mexico
If you didn't work in the tech field, what would your dream job be?
I think writing will always be my dream job.
Childhood hero?
Annie Oakley, or as I think of her these days, Artemis.
Xbox or PlayStation?
Huh?
Favorite video game?
Actually, my last answer notwithstanding, I'm hot at Mario Golf. My dad was a golf pro and I grew up on a golf course — literally.
Best Tech Innovation?
Wireless networks.
Why write a book for Sybex?
I've read many of their books and admired them.
One interesting thing you learned while writing your book?
Typing while asleep does not improve your spelling.
Booklist
• Mastering Integrated HTML and CSS
• Integrated HTML and CSS: A Smarter, Faster Way to Learn
Author Resources
Check out Virginia's Web site:
http://www.vdebolt.com/index.html
Read Virginia's blog, get helpful tips, and find other cool resources for teaching and learning Web design:
http://www.webteacher.ws/
