Robert E. Simmons is a retired professor of creative writing, English literature and linguistics. He has written essays on William Blake; a book about stylistics; a book about urba...view moreRobert E. Simmons is a retired professor of creative writing, English literature and linguistics. He has written essays on William Blake; a book about stylistics; a book about urban Canada; two musical comedies; several plays; and poetry as well as fiction. He lives with his wife in Toronto and is active in writing groups, art groups and community theatre. He designed the covers of his books. He is currently working on a book about William Blake called How to read William Blake: and why you should.view less