Born in New Jersey, as baby was moved to Hartf ord, Connecti cut. Raised in a strict home, mother only parent, 2 brothers, 3 sisters. While in High School was in a prep-college program which helped me graduate 3rd in a class of 300 in 1975. Held several jobs in restaurants, then shipyard which lead to other industrial jobs, last as a security offi ce. Due to injuries now on the disabled list. Att ending Midlands Technical College (Journalism- Associate Arts). Now editing second manuscript and hope to spend rest of mature life as the most creati ve writer (in my mind). Enjoy writi ng, drawing, listening to smooth jazz or slow songs and I wish for peace, moderate living in the woods.