I live on the outskirts of Sacramento, California, with my wife. We’ve been married for over 40 years. We share our little ranch house with our dog, cat, and a couple dozen opinionated chickens that run the place more than I do. We enjoy gardening, sailing, and exploring new places, especially when history is involved.

I’ve spent my career in the computer technology industry, but I’ve always enjoyed working with my hands: woodworking, tinkering, restoring, and building. My wife and I have both been involved in historical reenactment for over two decades. We've performed in plays, led historical tours, and even run a nautical-themed educational group. A lot of my story ideas come from that shared love of history.

Writing is something I find de ...more

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Tom Riggins liked Whispers of ink 's review of Dance Noir: The Latin Beauty (Nick Gazelle Investigations): "ARC REVIEW⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) I absolutely loved this novella! From the very first page, I was fully immersed in the vibrant world of the 1920s/1930s. The author masterfully captured the essence of the time period, and the detailed writing brought everything " Read more of this review »
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I wrote this book so I might be biased, no wait I am certainly biased. This is a fun short story of genetics gone wrong. It's a quick read, but beware, you might not think of the beach the same way once you have read it. ...more
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Loved it, fast paced and engaging. Rich characters and some quirky ones. I'm now in the next book of the series. ...more
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