Ellwyn K. Collins is qualified to write on naval subjects having served for three years in the Navy in the Pacific theater, and two years in the Korean War. His background drove him to write Deep Six to air things that never surface in "naval investigations." His first effort, 1992's "Unprepared," was published after his wife had a stroke. Life has never been the same. He and his wife Connie live just south of the Minnesota River in Burnsville, a third-ring suburb of Minneapolis. They travel the state speaking on strokes and their causes. Radio, television and newspapers fill much of their time. "Publisher's Notebook" said "thoughtful and upbeat, moving descriptions" (April 1992). "The Book Watch" said "more than just another autobiography of illness." (June 1992). "Medica" said "Ellwyn Collins, the winner of the second career awards, is an understatement. He has redesigned farm equipment, developed missile parts, and operated a screen printing business. " (they forgot computers!) "Prepared," a sequel to "Unprepared" is written in two parts: one by Ellwyn and the other half by Connie.