I have been reading and writing poetry since high school, however, it was until the late 1990's when I really began to take it seriously. Al Young, Carl Sandburg, and E.E. Cummings are just a few of my influences and favorite authors regarding style, content, and over all word picture they create. When I began thinking of publishing a book it was centered around photography or crime and police dramas like John Sanford's 'Prey' series. During this time I was still an active police officer in Washington, D.C. and I thought I had fresh or original stories to tell. Happily I found my niche with poetry and I plan on another compilation of poetry which marries my photography with other works.
I am retired from law enforcement and I am currently working within the space industry. I divide my time between my teenage children, work, writing, and photography.