About the Author

I was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and have lived in South Dakota over thirty years with the past almost fifteen years in Custer. I studied American history with emphasis on the 1700's to 1900's. My career background is medical and law enforcement. I began writing fictional stories over twenty-five years ago, and I write in several genres primarily westerns and mysteries. I have taken numerous courses in the art of writing. The backgrounds for my stories come from places I have visited, history, backs of menus, and life. I'm a member of The Black Hills Writers Group.