I grew up in a village in Germany coming to the U.S. when I was 18. When I was in the Coast Guard I traveled to the Arctic, Antarctica, Hawaii, and Australia. Since my discharge I've worked in a variety of occupations including prison guard, HVAC mechanic, truck mechanic, laboratory technician, and electrician. Along the way I attended 3 colleges, and have spent 54 days in a mental hospital where I was diagnosed as bi-polar 1 with psychotic features. Currently I live in north Idaho where I spend my days writing, smoking cigars, and playing poker. My writing comes from my life experiences and my psychosis. I hope you enjoy my work.