Had a most wonderful time so far. Lived in and enjoyed California, Oregon, Washington, Texas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. I have traveled in Canada, Mexico, and every state in the U.S.A. I am a Mechanical, Electrical, and Quality Engineer--Business and Technical Writer for many years. Published articles in Technical Trade Magazines. Retired. More importantly now, I'm a "Wanna-be" writer since 3rd grade...and finally able to do it. Mom & Dad were major influences, but I'm mostly an independent thinker.

My first lengthy work, based on a true story, is about Annie B's search for love. She was beaten by her father from birth, became a child prostitute, and later a high-priced call girl in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was accused of shooting a man in the process of getting her husband (of three months) out of prison. After three years of jail and three trials, she was incorrectly sentenced to be hanged. Then later, Annie B Henry was the first and only woman electrocuted in Louisiana. Annie B was my mother's cousin, so there are many details unknown until now that are revealed in a story-telling style. The title is "Blood on the Thorn". The revised manuscript has gone to my agent in September, 2002. Wish me Luck.