I was born and raised in California, with four brothers and one sister. Early on I developed a knack for made-up stories. I shared them with my siblings and friends, and went on to tell them to my own kids and grandkids. I always wrote them down - but never thought of publication till I retired from the glass industry. (OK - I thought of it but never had the faith in my own skills to attempt it.) I finally got published at the ripe old age of 61 - and I hope to continue to make my tales available to everyone.