The author left Seattle, Washington on a ship bound for Alaska, in the spring of 1982. He had; seven hundred dollars in his pocket, a duffle bag full of rugged work clothes, a portable typewriter-filled with paper, and a supply of steno-note pads and pens. He came looking for; story and character ideas and a way of making enough money to keep a roof over his head, and food in his belly. He found plenty of everything. Now twenty five years later, he is willing to share his stories with anyone who likes to read...

Worked as a Reading Specialist in public and private schools in grades 3rd, 4th and 7th & 8th grades for over 20 years.
I watched All 30 of the kids in my last 4th grade class, (before I retired in late 2002),in South-Central LA, walk up to the Principals podium (during the school Reading Awards ceremony) and collect ALL THREE of the schools Reading Trophies (there were ten 4th grade classes then at L.B. Weemes Elem. with a total of 300 kids in competion), 23 Olymipic style Reading Medals, and 4 letters of Special Merit...