I retired as an Orthopaedic Surgeon 6 years ago after 30 years of active practice. I specialized in shoulder problems and, in fact, have published over 40 papers on different shoulder problems, and I am internationally known for my contributions. However, I have never written anything non-medical until after retirement.

I have now written and published my second book, "The Comb in the Urinal and Other Perplexities of Life".
Being retired has given me the time to smell the roses and slow down to a comfortable pace of life. I was totally captivated by a minuscule event one evening when I noticed a comb in a very unusual place and wondered how it possibly landed there. Subsequently, I put together 16 short stories about various inanimate objects that I have seen but to which I paid minimal if any attention.
This book is now in print (www.pecospublishing.com) If, after reading the book, you are able to stop and smell the roses, then I will have succeeded in my purpose. Please take time to read the professional reviews. The most recent review is at:

http://www.bookideas.com/reviews/index.cfm?fuseaction=displayReview&id=2441

By the way, there are several stories in this book that are true.

WILL YOU BE ABLE TO FIND WHICH ONES THEY ARE?

I started writing my first book, "Man's Unofficial Guide to the Use of His Garage" (www.mans-garage-guide.com) , over 8 years ago as a whim because I really was impressed how my garage had developed into such a functional area where I could find everything and work comfortably. I thought that since I had made so many mistakes in garage arrangements over the last 30 years, I would impart some information about floor plans, work bench set-ups, electrical and lighting tips, and what tools a man "must have", "should have", and "wants to have", etc. Each night I added to it until I had a manuscript. It is written as if I was speaking directly to you, and since I really love humor and laughter, it is written in a humorous vein yet still is instructive and informative. With the insistence of my wife, Lynn, and friends, I eventually had it published.

If you or anyone you know would like to review any of my books for me, I would be very appreciative.

The success of my first book and the excitement of publishing an anthology of short stories have spurred me on to attempt my first novel, my third book. "You Dear Sweet Man", a science fiction/fantasy, is now finished and in the hands of a professional editor and being critiqued as well. That's all I can tell you now. The results will soon be arriving in the mail, and then my work begins again to tighten up the loose screws. I am so excited about this book. Family and close friends love it, but that is not what counts, is it?