I’m a writer of Speculative Fiction novels and short stories. I’ve written many novels and published many short stories.
I work as a software QA Analyst and write fiction in my spare time. I have maintained a blog about writing and technology since 1998. I’ve done such diverse jobs as being an assistant cameraman for indie films, building munitions for the Air Force and testing multi-function printers for HP.
I try and post sometimes. Topics range from my thoughts on Science Fiction, writing, using Linux and model building, with a bit of my personal life tossed in for good measure. I live in beautiful Boise, Idaho with my wife Laurie, and our youngest son.
Unlike most computer geeks, I actually enjoy watching baseball and football. I have been a Cubs fan (Go Cubs Go!) since the 1980’s and a Boise State Football fan (Go Broncos!) for the past decade or so.
I’m a member of the Speculative Fiction Writers Group in Boise and a member of the Association of Independent Authors. I’m also a member of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. I’m also the Commander of the Boise Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol.
My favorite genres are Science Fiction and Mystery. I also read non-fiction science books, Military History and books on writing. I’m an Amateur Radio Operator and I can sometimes be found on Boise repeaters answering to W0PHT.
I use Linux at home and Windows at work. I’m a huge supporter and user of Open Source and Free Software. I don’t talk much about politics or religion on the blog, but you can assume that I’m an independent voter and a skeptic.
MEDIA
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Send me an email and let me know how you like my novels. Tell me what parts you loved and perhaps more importantly, what you really didn’t care for. I aim to please.
POPULAR POSTS
Building the GCU Sokol Photo Album on Google+
Loading The Dell XPS 13 With Ubuntu
How I Write a Novel in Scrivener Part One (Deprecated in that I no longer use Scrivener, but still very helpful.)
Scrivener on Ubuntu (Only for the desperate. I use Plume Creator on Ubuntu.)
Building the S. S. Sokol Model Part One
Making of a Novel Series Part One