Hello! I’m Tom Varner (not the famous French horn player). I’m a freelance writer (and actor & educator) who lives in the Midwest (specifically Southern Illinois, just a hop and jump across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, Missouri). Although I am local to the greater St. Louis area and tend to focus on travel, history, literature, theatre, and film, my interests are vast. I enjoy traveling through the U.S.and the world. I particularly enjoy visiting the weird and unusual; the places and things sometimes overlooked. Thanks for stopping by!