Who am I?

I was born and raised in the American Midwest. From an early age, I’ve loved reading. In the fourth grade, Mrs. Arent had to quiet me down because I was laughing out loud while reading Judy Blume. 

In my twenties, I worked as a political aide, small-town journalist, telemarketer, senior customer finance administrator, janitor, and warehouse loader. I finally hit upon the idea of becoming a teacher, both at the high school and college level.

I’ve wanted to be a writer since high school but always lacked the grit. It was only after meeting my wife, Heather, that I began to develop the discipline needed to embark on a writing career.

I spent several years writing a 210,000-word magnum opus that lacked a plot or any recognizable characterization. It was the best writing education I could have received. 

I currently reside in Nebraska with my family.