He's a resident of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and a retiree from Hershey Foods at the Reese Candy factory. He had graduated from Central Dauphin East High school in 1970 and had attended classes at the Harrisburg Area Community College for English and History. He also coached and played softball for thirty four years locally and enjoyed moderate success with several trips to the state finals tournaments. Other interests includes fencing, music, traveling, reading and gardening. He was a member of the Harrisburg Fencing Club for several years and later had spent a short time independently instructing it. In his younger years, his musical inclinations had included playing guitar and piano.Having spent the first seven years of his life living on a farm, as well as time spent visiting his aunts and uncles at their farms, he developed a fondness for gardening which he continues to this day.Together for thirty five years, he is currently living with his second wife whom he acclaims as his inspiration and muse. He has two children and two step children along with four grand children. His heritage portrays from an Irish, German and American Indian ancestry which has been more pronounced in his two brothers regarding their Indian linkage.He now seeks to continue his writing while enjoying the blessings of his life.