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Gender
Male
Birthday
June 14 1956
Location
Longmont. Colorado
About Me
I hate writing about myself because I'm not really sure that I know who I am. I can tell you what I have done. I was an Army officer for 20 years, and then I was a university lecturer, which means I never had tenure. I did a lot of writing in both jobs, but it was all non-fiction. When I was bored in the field or on my commute, I made up stories to amuse myself. A few years ago, I decided to write them down and see if other like them and they did. I've published about a dozen stories and poems.
Type of Writer
Pantser, but that is because I usually write short stories. I'm having to plot since I've extended to novellas and novels.
Writing Style
A beta reader told me I write like a scriptwriter. I start with dialogue and minimum scenario and build from there.
Interests
I've had a long interest in World War 1 because the world and society changed so much. That is why my historical fiction focuses so much on that period.
Group Memberships
Writing Heights Writers Association (https://www.writingheights.com/)
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Favorite Genres
Historical fiction with mysteries as a close second
Favorite Books
That is like picking your favorite child. I have too many to count (books, not children)
Favorite Authors
Aimee Runyan, Kate Quinn, Ellen Marie Wiseman (although I have to admit, her books always leave me depressed)
Favorite Poets
Kipling (I have no shame in that), Taylor Mali
Favorite Quote
“Life is a disease: sexually transmitted, and invariably fatal.” ― Neil Gaiman
Favorite Music
This often depends on what I am writing.
Favorite Movies
Casablanca and Maltese Falcon. I can and have watched them several times.
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