As deafness, illness, and demonic forces close in around him, Ludwig van Beethoven must summon his faith and genius to complete the Missa Solemnis—a sacred masterpiece he believes could bring divine light into a darkening world.
Retired Operational Research Scientist (don't hold that against me) concentrating on my writing and folk music.
Background
Information
Started working life as apprenticed scientific instrument maker but progressed in work study and management services. Ended up working in Operational Research for two American Companies, Mars and Digital (DEC.)
Retired early on health grounds, I have MS and have suffered a couple of strokes.
Main influences are Azimov, Georgette Heyer, Terry Pratchett and Anne McCaffrey although I don't write science fiction (much.) Enjoy a good story well told and that's what I try to write.
Birth Place
Hitchin, UK
Accomplishments
MCIT, Prospect award for O.R., OR Society's Presidents medal for the best paper of the year.
Represented the UK at two European and one World Folklore Festivals.