John Moens

John Moens is a gifted master of dialogue and a talented narrator. He has been writing short stories since he was a child. He writes because he loves to share a story and never to pay a bill. As a history major at The Ohio State University, John began collecting trivia which inspired several of the short stories in this collection.

After service in the United States Air Force, he taught high school in Columbus, Ohio. In 1973, John entered the Civil Service retiring in 2011 as an Industry Specialist. He is related to General Winfield Scott, who makes an appearance in Terror Stalks the River. Among John’s favorite authors are Elmore Leonard, Edgar Alan Poe, Ambrose Bierce, and O. Henry.

John is an active member of the Writers Group of Leisure World, Maryland where he continues to inspire his fellow club members.