Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I grew up in New York City, my travels have taken me to 48 of the 50 states plus Guam, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico. in the Marines, I got to see most of Europe and Asia. I lived in Japan for four years, and the Philippines, well, I still have a house there. I can't go back there because of an operation but my brother-in-law gets to live rent free.
When did you first start writing?
I started writing in High School, but because of my dyslexia, I had a hard time getting what was in my head, on the page. The Corps helped me focus.
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