My pets play a big part in my writings,as does the fact that I live in the desert and love to take trips to the mountains. I studied southwest and western history in college and on my own since. I think the tall tales told to me by my relatives and friends, many of whom were cowboys and hunters influenced me a lot in my writings. I feel I need help with my writing if I am going to get any farther with it. Maybe I can find that help here.