After serving in the Navy the author relocated from Pennsylvania to Silicon Valley, California. As a senior designer, he developed various components For the Navy, Army, and Air Force. In his free ...view moreAfter serving in the Navy the author relocated from Pennsylvania to Silicon Valley, California. As a senior designer, he developed various components For the Navy, Army, and Air Force. In his free time, he spent his days on the beach. Observing nature and the huge waves that pounded the rocky shoreline. When he retired, he decided to move back to Pennsylvania to see his family and friends. Now he had extra time to explore old ideas. He received a patent for a collapsible Kayak, took cruises to different Caribbean islands, did several oils and watercolor paintings, And led an art class for three years. Writing, however, became his prime focus. He Tries to incorporate some of his experiences into each novel.view less