I was born in Peekskill, New York. I wrote several screenplays in the 1990s and, since then, many articles, essays, reviews and--depending on who you talk to--humorous pieces for publications such as Swing Time magazine and Posthoc.com. Some of my work can be found at the Red Room Website for writers. My recently completed first novel, "Dragon's Ark," a contemporary and comparatively sober Dracula tale, may soon appear on Smashwords if mainstream publishing insists on maintaining its timid crouch and sad addiction to YA zombie mashups.I live in Northern California with my wife, Elizabeth and am a professional editor and proofreader.