Where I’ve been isn’t where I’m heading. My first work of fiction is out now. (More on the way. I hope you like crime fiction.)

Before I forget, you can listen to the audio version of the story (gratis) via the podcast Slightly Crooked: Good Stories, Told Well.

Writing isn’t what I do, it’s who I am. I sell medical devices to keep warm. (Questions? Email me.)

Do you like reality TV? If so, we can’t be friends. But I love movies, docs, and shows. Any suggestions?

I devour about 60 books a year (but taste test many more.) Memoirs, bios, novels, nom, nom, nom.

I wish more men were readers, so I started Books for Men, a podcast to inspire (more) men to read and bring together men who do. (C’mon, fellas.)

Other hobbies? Of course—golf, gym, guitar, family, travel, concerts, dining out, playin’ with my dog, and (pretty much) all things storytelling. Craft, mostly. Oh, and I listen to a ton of music. (See Lyrics I Love.)

I believe that less is more and intention is everything (in both life and art.)

Hmm, my best advice? Do the work. Second best, don’t listen to advice. (If you insist, though, here are 47 life lessons.)

Last meal: rigatoni and meatballs. As if there was any doubt. (I visit my folks every Sunday and share our Sunday dinners on the ‘gram.)

Oh right, and number 11. I just like odd numbers because I like odd things—imperfect, crooked, edgy, all work for me. Mean doesn’t though, so be kind!