I was born in Detroit, Michigan, the only child of a sales representative for a railroad and a schoolteacher. I grew up reading books, which at that time, meant adult books as the availability of children’s book was limited. I read a lot of things I didn’t understand, but it made me want to experience them. It helped me to grow and it gave me a love for literature, for the power of imaginary worlds so much like real life.

I didn’t start writing fiction till I was in my forties. I had just moved to rural New Hampshire, my father had recently died; in short, I was ready
for something new. I’m fortunate to be able to devote a lot of time to writing and to reading which I think is equally important to a writer. I like to write about people going through a transition because of something that happens to them, something that resonates with memory and their past.

I’ve worked as a professional musician, record store clerk, psychotherapist and factory worker. I have a son and a daughter, and a wonderful wife.

To me, writing is a positive and intense pre-occupation.

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