I have 7 children (3 girls & 4 boys) and have 2 grandchildren.  I was raised in a small town in northern Minnesota called Dorset & am currently living in Milton, Iowa.

I spent 3 years in the Naval Reserve (SeaBees as a heavy equipment operator) & transferred to the Minnesota Army National Guard for 2 1/2 years (BFV - Bradley Fighting Vehicle Driver & Sniper).  I left the military due to a neck injury.

I am a former building contractor, auto mechanic, & wannabe writer.  I have been writing on and off for over 30 years.