S. J. Ateca is a born-again Christian and a native-born son of Chicago for more than fifty years before moving to Rockford, IL. He is also an Air Force, Gulf War and Operation Rest...view moreS. J. Ateca is a born-again Christian and a native-born son of Chicago for more than fifty years before moving to Rockford, IL. He is also an Air Force, Gulf War and Operation Restore Hope veteran, a former Cook County Sheriff Deputy, a Chicago firefighter/EMT, an O’Hare airport K9 Security officer turned inventor, and an author. He took formal writing courses at Malcolm X College Chicago, IL, night classes, and even some correspondence courses. Here in Rockford, IL. I have participated in 3 book signing events for other works I have done. Two were hosted by Barnes & Noble, who assured me they will have me back. A website is in my foreseeable future.view less