D. Russel Micnhimer

D. Russel Micnhimer has been writing poetry for forty five years while working at a variety of jobs and traveling through much of the world pursuing his interests in the archaeology of ancient civilizations and rock art. He is author of several books on rock art, fiction and poetry including his latest collection Notes to Be Left with the Gatekeeper published by Global Fraternity of Poets which earned him the honor of Poet Laureate Award from that group. A second book by the same press, Leaves and Pebbles has recently been published. His newest book is called Lotus Mirage: 52 New Ghazals In English is available in a limited first edition. Strings and Wings and Soup With A Fork are his latest poetry book collections, available via Amazon. His poems have appeared in two International Anthologies and numerous literary magazines. He holds a degree from the University of Oregon.

He lives alone in central Oregon, USA enjoying his 6000 book library and 200 mile panoramic vista of 11 snow capped peaks in the Cascade Range. Though a hermit by nature he is always happy to make new friends. His interests are eclectic ranging from 3-D photography to collecting Star Trek memorabilia. He is the creator of oregonrockart.com where about 11,000 pictures of rock art he has visited are show cased.