I'm a 62 yr. old father of three and grandfather of seven. Up until the age of 20, I was a student, in my third year of college, working on a degree in ocean engineering. I decided to take a different route in life for the love of adventure.. Along the way--thank God-- I had a coming-to-Jesus event. I've been writing ever since. I'm a professional dog trainer, and my first book was a dog-training manual in 1984, typed on a Royal manual typewriter and self-published. I look forward to meeting you all. later, gypsychild