Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I grew up in upstate New York (Troy) and Lemon Grove, southern Cal. I attended Catholic grade school until we moved to Lemon Grove. Growing up Catholic with all of the ritual and symbolism has made its way into my writing.
When did you first start writing?
I wrote my first short story, ( sci fi) when I was in the fifth grade.
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