Dennis W. Lid is a Santa Clara University graduate, served in the U.S. Army worldwide during peace and war for over 20 years, retired as a Major in 1980, then worked abroad for the U.S. Army Civil Service for 19 years as a Management Analyst, and as a Military and Exercise Plans Specialist. Freelance writing, reading and motorcycling have been the favorite passions of his life. He is previously published in several online and offline publications around the world.