I’m a retired teacher and occasional writer from Texas who, like others of a certain age, has a lot of life experiences. That means travels to Europe, Israel, Mexico, and many other places. Teaching in schools and teaching in prisons. Living and working in Manhattan. Being married and getting divorced. Owning pets and burying them. I also endured a bad beginning which eventually led to faith in the God who could mend it.

Writing has existed on the fringes of my life–a freelance article here and there and two magazine jobs long ago and far away. When I finally tinkered with a novel, progress moved at a glacial pace. Help came from a local writers’ group, several critique buddies, and partners from ACFW critique group online.

More stats: born in California and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin. Failing at vegetable gardening but still trying.