A retired financial executive, I have found joy in writing. I pour my morning coffee, and then I'm off and running. Whether researching or writing, I become absorbed and can often skip lunch until my stomach reminds me I must eat. I wrote a 588 page historical fiction which is in heavy rewrite, but have turned my attention to short stories to continue honing my skills and hopefully achieve some accreditation for my efforts. To all my fellow writers, I bow to your creativity, your passion, your persistence, and your generosity in allowing me to read the products of your efforts. Happy reading and writing.