Michael Derechin is a retired physician who specialized in hematology and oncology in New England. Following his medical career, he further developed his passion for storytelling, ...view moreMichael Derechin is a retired physician who specialized in hematology and oncology in New England. Following his medical career, he further developed his passion for storytelling, leading him to publish columns and present short stories locally. Derechin lives with his wife on a barrier island in Florida, where he is writing the next book in his planned series about Willie Mays “Bernie” Bernstein.view less