Contrary to my picture, which is my 3rd grade mug shot, I'm no longer a child. After 25 years as a sports writer covering high school athletes, I'm still a child at heart.I've always loved sports. ...view moreContrary to my picture, which is my 3rd grade mug shot, I'm no longer a child. After 25 years as a sports writer covering high school athletes, I'm still a child at heart.I've always loved sports. They teach true life lessons. Everything I write will, hopefully, have a sporty feel even if it's not completely sports based.The characters are based, in many instances, on snippets of real-life athletes I've covered in my day-to-day life as a sports writer. The names have been changed but I'm sure some will recognize a smidgen of their personality in my books.view less