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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.

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I just released my new book, Dance Noir, on Amazon Kindle. Both as an eBook and as a paperback:
https://www.amazon.com/Dance-Noir-Bea...

It was a fun write, and I hope you enjoy it. I've been surprised by the number of people who wanted a "real" book with pages to turn. I wouldn't have expected that, but I'm glad for it. I chose to publish in both formats. I know it's satisfying to me to have a real Read more of this blog post »

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