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Gender
Male
Birthday
May 15
Location
NE Pennsylvania
About Me
One day, on a back road in a backwater, I was born in the back seat of a Greyhound bus. Or was that Gregg Allman? I get our back stories confused. I grew up and left to find fame and fortune. Both have eluded me so far. One other day, I married. We're honeymooning back to back in the Poconos. Okay, sometimes front to front. Our son is creative, friendly, and not inclined to back talk. Our dog is friendly too, except to the occasional squirrel. We have fun whenever I emerge from my writing cave.
Type of Writer
Fantasy, science fiction, mystery, western, horror (often in various combinations), and poetry, mostly in traditional forms.
Writing Style
My intention is to be entertaining, interesting and thought-provoking.
Interests
Many and varied: reading, drawing/painting, photography, biking, running, woodworking, theater (acting, scriptwriting, directing, scenery design), playing with my son, playing with my wife. *Smile*
Website / Homepage
Group Memberships
Coffee Shop for the Fantasy Society, The Boiler Room, Rising Stars, Preferred Authors
Favorite Genres
Fantasy, SF, steampunk, alternate history, horror, mystery, thriller, and amalgams of these.
Favorite Books
Foundation; I, Robot; A Game of Thrones; Black Company; Wheel of Time; How Few Remain; Ender's Game; Otherland; Wizard's First Rule; Infernal Devices; The Dark Tower; Fahrenheit 451; Newton's Cannon; Cryptonomicon; The Lightning Thief
Favorite Authors
Isaac Asimov, Robert Heinlein, JRR Tolkien, Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson, Harry Turtledove, Orson S Card, Stephen King, Frederick Pohl, Roger Zelazny, Tad Williams, Terry Goodkind, KW Jeter, Mike Resnick, Ray Bradbury, George RR Martin, Glen Cook
Favorite Poets
Robert Frost, E.A. Robinson, T.S. Eliot, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Shel Silverstein, Mason Williams, Dr. Seuss
Favorite Quote
"Opinion, without understanding, is prejudice." and "If you're so smart, how come you can't find your keys?"
Favorite Music
Classic Rock, Folk, Progressive Bluegrass, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Alternative Rock
Favorite Movies
So many... The Maltese Falcon, Duck Soup, Alien, Blazing Saddles, 2001, Marvel's The Avengers, A Clockwork Orange, Chinatown, Close Encounters, The Dark Knight, The Desk Set, The Princess Bride, Star Wars, Blade Runner... on and on...
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