I knew I wanted to be a writer after reading John Lennon's In His Own Write when I was fourteen.  I wrote dark, anguished, lonely poetry as a teenager.  In my thirties, I wrote book reviews, travel pieces, freelance interviews and features, and essays.  Now, I've just finished my first book, White Lady, Black Sons:  a memoir of adoption, abuse and awakening.  I live in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle with my wife.  I have two grown sons and three grandchildren. I'm happy to join Wattpad!