I began writing creatively at 16 years of age. In 1976, towards the end of my student life, I was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was hospitalized for three months. Despite a major disruption in m...view moreI began writing creatively at 16 years of age. In 1976, towards the end of my student life, I was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was hospitalized for three months. Despite a major disruption in my life, I graduated with an Bachelor of Arts Degree from Melbourne University in 1978, majoring in English Literature and Fine Arts. During the following three decades I worked in jobs ranging from taxi driving to proof reading to door-to-door sales to bar work. In 2005 I moved from Melbourne to regional Victoria. Since 2005 I have devoted all my time to painting and writing and caring for my wife, who suffers from Bi-Polar Disorder. We live in Korumburra, in regional Victoria, Australia. I am also a volunteer Art Therapy mentor and exhibit my artwork in Melbourne and locally.view less