My life on two different submarines influenced my writings. The Navy gave me a heavy dose of independent thinking at a critical time in my life. Writers, such as Wells, Verne, Clarke, Asimov, Bradbury and Tolkien all had a strong influence on my writing, and I thank them daily.
Another major influence on my life came when I realized I should have been born a girl, and I acted upon that at the age of 46. I have live my life as Monica for 20 years and it has shaped my view of the world and everything around me. I have been able to see life through the eyes of a man and a woman, gi more...
