Army veteran with twenty-eight years of service. Joined the Army in the mid 70’s after graduating from high school. Selected to attend the United States Military Academy and graduated in 1983. Military lead for the Army Interpreter/Translator program. Retired from the Army in 2007 and called back to active duty in 2010 – 2012. Award-winning author of the book “Of Vital Interest”. Currently lives in West Virginia with his wife and four dogs.

People have asked me, “how did you become an author?” I always explain that first I was a storyteller and then I became an author. I always enjoyed sharing stories with my friends and family whenever I went somewhere. 

When I began to write my first book it was easier than I had expected to put my thoughts down on paper. I first think about my characters and the situations they are in and then I let the action play out in my mind. The rest is just a matter of putting what I see onto paper. 

I finished writing my first book in ninety days.