I learned to read early and despite my poor school performance in reading, writing and spelling I managed to read our entire local library of young adult books. Because of my dyslexia I read in pictures not really seeing the words but rather a mental movie of the book contents. I find my writing to be the reverse process with the pictures in my mind which I try to describe with words. Kon Tiki was one of the great books of my childhood.

My desk is an awesome piece of blue pine timber about 8 ft long and 2 ft deep and 4 inches thick. Unfortunately it is difficult to see the surface most of the time.

I grew up just north of Minneapolis, MN and had the great privilege of spending summers in the wilderness of Canada. I wrote a short autobiography of this experience so my grandsons could vicariously experience a life which no longer exist. This has been published at Smashwords, "Growing up on Eddie's Island".

Almost all of my writing has a medical aspect and some of my books are built entirely around a medical issue. I write for the proverbial audience of one and I enjoy exploring medical ethics and the potential for future advancements.

I am working on a Sci-Fi which is tentatively titled "Tails and Fixers". It is the story of an emissary from Earth who is sent on a one way journey to a far distant world after a distress signal had been detected. The world was hit by a large asteroid and all life exterminated except for those who had sought shelter deep under ground in the Sanctuary.

I have written many medical papers but turned my attention to fiction when my rheumatoid arthritis forced me to give up surgery. It allowed me to envision different worlds and explore ethical issues. My wife asked me where I go when I am not feeling well and just work on my writing. I thought about it for a minute before saying, "Somewhere where I do not hurt."

I try and visualize a cover that makes a promise to the reader of what is inside the book. I have learned that having professional help with the graphics is well worth the cost.

I write for the joy of writing and have not marketed my books in any significant way. Despite this lack of marketing, "The First Indigan" has been in the top 30 of over 2500 Sci-Fi books in it's catagory at Smashwords.

I tried the writing conference and agent route but did not enjoy the experience at all. I write for the joy of writing and decided life was short and I was going to spend my time doing what I enjoyed. The indie world allows me to explore what I am interested in and anyone in the world can find the books if they have similar interest.

I still read the science and medical literature mostly for my own wonderment of the world. I will read almost anything when I am in the mood but prefer science fiction as a general rule.

Smashwords has given me a venue to share my writing with others. The freedom to explore issues like the concept of biologic robots and the ethical issues of slavery have entertained my mind.

The basic Kindle.