Due to the nature of my experiences in the military, there are many things I cannot discuss. Writing offers me the opportunity to share those experiences without violating my oath. Including those experiences in my stories has proven very cathartic. A romantic at heart, of late, I've found I have a penchant for darkness in my writing. Still exploring that.
These days I work, live life, and write as much as I can, honing my skills as I go. It's taken a lifetime, but I've finally found a passion other than my wife. She's still adjusting to it...slowly.