Born 1946 in Birmingham Alabama. Influenced by a variety of authors like Alistair MacLean, Ian Fleming, John Dickson Carr and Ambrose Bierce. Retired from transportation industry. Served as an automatic weapons crewman in Vietnam. Also served in the Alabama Army National Guard. Former president of the Central Alabama writers Guild. Resides in Sylacauga Alabama with wife of 35 years, Alice Faye.