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I started out as a world traveler, and having a world perspective gave me a lot of insight to become a travel writer. Now I am a nonprofit Executive Director, author of nine books, artist, and publisher at CCC Publishing in San Francisco. Oh yeah, and I produce a street faire in San Francisco called the "How Weird Street Faire."
Background
Information
I grew up in Arlington Heights, IL. just outside Chicago, attended Illinois State University and recieved a BS degree in Business Marketing and a degree in Art. But the best education and major influence in my life was traveling around the world for 3 years solid. Now I live in San Francisco, CA where life always seems like it is in motion ...
Birth Place
Chicago, IL USA
Accomplishments
* Bay Area Travel Writers top award for "Sacred Places"
* Pinnacle Achievement Award for both "Modern Esoteric" and "Future Esoteric"
* Foreword finalist for Best Travel Guide "Sacred Places Europe" and "Sacred Places Around the World"
I have won art awards for my illustrations as a child, in high school, and collage. My first book "World Stompers" continues to rank in Amazon.com's top 100 travel guides.
Contact Information
CCC Publishing
530 8th Ave. #6
San Francisco CA 94118
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