A long-time writer of plays, screenplays, and poetry, the author finally decided to start a novel but, during the research phase, discovered many other possible story lines that seemed too intrigui...view moreA long-time writer of plays, screenplays, and poetry, the author finally decided to start a novel but, during the research phase, discovered many other possible story lines that seemed too intriguing to ignore. He has worked in the entertainment industry for decades as an actor, director, and writer, and although always stimulated by the collaborative process, he finds the relatively solitary pursuit of writing to be the most challenging.view less