This is where you can find answers to questions like “What the heck does ‘auridesion’ even mean?” or “Where are you from?”

What does “auridesion” mean?

“Auridesion” probably sounds like a funny name for a website — at least, it would if you knew how to pronounce it.  (Say it like this:  “OH-ree-DEH-see-own” — with a hacky French “R” if you can manage it.)  I’ll bet you’re wondering what the heck it means.  There’s no use trying to look it up in a dictionary, either, because you won’t find it there.  It’s a made-up word, which would account for why you probably haven’t ever heard of it before.  Not only is it a made-up word, it’s part of an entire made-up language I created for the sake of my epic masterpiece (which is still a work in progress). Auridesion happens to be my favorite word in that fictional language I made up, because it means “infinite creation.”

“Be not creative. Be creation.” What’s that supposed to mean?

Well, to me, it means a lot of things. It has some spiritual connotations, sure, but mostly it’s a reminder and a philosophy that as a creative person, we shouldn’t just come up with ideas, we should do something about them. Don’t just dream it, create it.

What’s up with the initials A.R.W.?

The short answer: Those are my initials. “Jo” is technically a nickname. For the long answer, you should read The Story Behind My Name.

Where are you from, Jo?

I was born, raised and still live in Dallas, Texas. I spent a lot of time in east Texas where my family is, so I consider myself as much from that area as Dallas.

If you have any other questions, contact me and I’ll add them here.