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My first mystery was inspired because of circumstances unique to the Bay Area, and to Palo Alto in particular. In the early 80′s, the age of redevelopment, buildings were routinely torn down and rebuilt better—i.e., bigger. Down the block from our aging house, two lovely Queen Anne houses—big front porches, great millwork—were demolished for an [...]

My Life and Times

Here it is in a nutshell: Born and raised in Missouri, moved to California 30 years ago, lived here ever since with spouse and children. Well, children have grown up and gone their own ways (though they still help me out with technical issues–thanks for the new web page, Jeremy!). Writing is my game, though [...]