John H. Manhold has degrees from 3 universities in somewhat diversified disciplines and formerly engaged in research that brought lecture and consulting invitations from many areas of the world and has received a life-time achievement award among others, for his efforts. He also acquired USCG Captain's and Master's papers and skippered his trawler on trips, one of which covered 6000 miles, played international golf and gained awards, including gold medals, in single-action weapon shooting events. Now retired and 'too mature' to continue in more vigerous activities, he writes novels (3 award-winners to date), reviews books for marketers and others, and teaches a university level course in writing/publishing.