I began writing after a personal tragedy, as a cartharsis for my grief. This lead to a first time out publication in Victimology: An International Magazine and a 30 year career in Journalism. I've freelanced and been staff writer for one major newspaper and written for two more. I have published short fiction and non-fiction, as well as slice of life stories in collegic and other magazines and in e-zine editions. My first book was published in 2008; a funny family memoir of love, loss and survival, called, . . .AND THE WHIPPOORWILL SANG. I am presently working on a collection of short fiction, slice of life stories and essays, in a book called, Don't Pluck the Duck, to be released 12/2014Specialties: Editing, reviewing books for two review sites, writing commentary and short stories for newspapers and magazines, plus beta reading and critiquing.