About The Author
I was seven years old when I wrote my first story. Inspired by the television show The Little Rascals, I imagined myself as part of their world, weaving stories about kids playing around the neighborhood. I even gave myself the role of Alfalfa, adding my own flair to their adventures. Sadly, when we moved, all those early stories were lost.
It wasn’t until my senior year of college that I wrote again. My story, One Person Individually Wrapped, explored how a person might reach Heaven. At the time, I wasn’t yet a Christian, and the story reflected my curiosity and uncertainty. It touched on recovering from a spinal cord injury, reincarnation, and the idea of living multiple lives on Earth before reaching Heaven. Looking back, it was a mix of imagination and what I now call “knucklehead” ideas, but it was a start.
Over the years, my life took many turns. I taught school for 34 years, attended Chiropractic college, and later served as a preacher for 17 years. After my divorce in 2006, I returned to fiction writing with renewed passion. My first novel during this period, Mental Cruelty, marked the beginning of a new chapter in my life as a writer. Since then, I’ve written numerous novels, tackling themes like divorce, the challenges in public education, chiropractic, relationships, my childhood experiences, and most importantly, Christianity.
A pivotal moment in my journey came on January 13, 1985, when I became a born-again Christian. This decision reshaped my life, grounding me in faith and values that guide everything I do. Most of my novels—apart from The Receivership and the Springfield, New Jersey series—are deeply influenced by Christian themes. Through my writing, I hope to touch lives and inspire others, much like Jesus has inspired me.
