I write novels that explore the frailties of the human soul, both comically and tragically, and are far reaching in distance and in scope. My genres encompass characters across the globe and vary f...view moreI write novels that explore the frailties of the human soul, both comically and tragically, and are far reaching in distance and in scope. My genres encompass characters across the globe and vary from science fiction to suspense to comedy-adventure. My characters are a psychotic diplomat in Bangkok, an alcoholic engineer in Eritrea, a dog-hating expat befriended by a sheltie showdog, and a detective haunted by a female spelunker given up for dead in a New Mexico cave.My careers as U.S. Foreign Service officer and civilian engineer have seen over sixty-five visas stamped in a shoebox full of passports (including diplomatic). I spend my time now between Los Angeles and Bangkok. The two “City of Angels” provide provocative material to populate my “idea” files for future stories.view less