I was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan. In the late 1980s I relocated to Ft. Myers, Florida, where I stayed for two years. My first novel, the historical fiction/coming-of-age story entitled Jazz Baby, saw publication in April 2012. My second release is a collection of short stories called Slivers Of Life. I have also released Strange HWY: Short Stories, and the novella The Thing About Kevin. All are available through Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble.com, as well as other online sites. As a writer, I am influenced by the really strong storytellers, more...