I've published over 60 short stories, novels, story collections, poetry, and a non-fiction career book. Stephen King was my writing instructor in college. I've appeared on stage, television, and in an independent feature film. I co-wrote and acted in a short political satire, and competed on two nationally-televised quiz shows, Jeopardy and Think Twice, losing spectacularly on both. I've traveled to all 50 states, Mexico, Canada, and through Europe.