- Lived in Washington, D.C. for 20 years while working as a political writer. Currently lives in Utah with his wife. - He worked as a Navy pilot, lifeguard, delivery boy, unpaid radio disc jockey, real estate agent, market research analyst, director of research for a political campaign, legislative assistant for a Congressman, Director of Legislation and Congressional Relations for the United States Environmental Protection Agency, a consultant on environmental, regulatory, and communications issues, and a college lecturer and writer in residence. - His daughter taught me Tort law. - We met at Worldcon 2018 and have corresponded a few times. He approved of [[2021-03-31 5 SFF Novels That Shed Light on Obscure History (DRAFT)]].