I'm a midwestern, outdoor-loving father of three. I don't take myself too seriously...except when I do. I've always enjoyed a good laugh, even at my own expense. I attended elementary school in the understated three-room brick building called Bethlehem Lutheran School. This is where my love for writing began. It is there that all twenty of the school's students were blessed (or coerced) to read the weekly news publication that I produced. The publication featured a single page of various made-up news stories, written in #2 lead pencil and edited by no one. The publication even featured a three-framed comic strip showcasing the wild escapades of a plain-looking caterpillar that could run faster than the speed of light. I still enjoy writing humorous material as showcased in my debut novel The Stool: Building a Platform for Business Success Beyond Your Imagination. A lot of things happened in between the Bethlehem News and The Stool. It's a very long story, but it leads to me living in the St. Louis, Missouri area with my wife, three children, and two cats. I believe the rest of the details are best left for my biography - the one I intend to write using a pen name. ​​​​​​​In my spare time, I enjoy having spare time and wondering what ever happened to that plain-looking caterpillar.