Joseph McLinden - Born in Queens, New York, having also lived in Long Island, Connecticut, Boston, and San Diego, McLinden brings a rich mixture of his mind’s observations to bear ...view moreJoseph McLinden - Born in Queens, New York, having also lived in Long Island, Connecticut, Boston, and San Diego, McLinden brings a rich mixture of his mind’s observations to bear on his short stories. Having been plagued with learning disabilities as a child he later decided to tutor himself with the help of his wife, Robin, in English and Math. Today, after several successful years in industrial manufacturing, he is now working to impart his understanding of teaching versus learning to others, and is presently a public school teacher in the San Diego area. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and a Master of Arts in Education, as well as his teaching credentials for the State of California.view less