So many culprits to blame for setting me upon this rocky path: Louis L'amour, Jack Higgins, Tom Clancy, James Clavell, Frederick Forsyth, Stephen King, Angus Wells, and Dr. Seuss, to name just a few.

I live in Ohio with my wife and three of my five children--two have left the nest. We share our place in the sticks with four dogs, one cat, two hermit crabs, one fish, fifteen chickens, four Guinea hens, three Ball Pythons, and one rat named Brutus, granted clemency after having survived his encounter with Toby, a python.

When I'm not working or attending practice for whatever sport is in season with my boys, I write mystery/suspense novels. My first, The Vendetta, was published by Archebooks Publishing, May 2007. The Reaper, my second rogue-cop Michael Griffin story, should come out through Archebooks sometime in 2008. Books three and four, tentatively titled The Headsman and The Messiah, are under way.

Oh--Anybody want a rat named Brutus?

Accomplishments
Father of five, I consider this my greatest achievement. When I doubt or weaken, I consider Ben, Megan, David, Dylan, and Griffin, and find confidence, strength and warmth.

I am proud to have served my country as a Marine Infantryman (Semper Fidelis) and Army Special Forces NCO (De Oppresso Liber).