I am a fiction and nonfiction writer, author, ghostwriter, and veteran of the United States Navy (a former Operations Specialist). My stories span multiple genres.
Much of my writing is RATED G, PG-13. Many have found it inspirational… uplifting… with even some wisdom worked in. But I also write things that startle, titillate, and even frighten. Some of my writing—mostly fiction—uses profanity, can include violence (some graphic), and can be risqué. But not gratuitously vulgar or violent and I try to make sure that writing is labeled RATED MA. I have a quirky–often dry–sense of humor that comes out in some of my writing. And sometimes my writing (both fiction and nonfiction) has profound qualities… but is not too highbrow. I’m a simple man. To steal from Rudyard Kipling’s IF… I can talk with crowds and keep my virtue and walk with kings… nor lose the common touch.
My Story
I’ve been an entrepreneur since 1993. Full-time since January 2, 1996 when I resigned from my management position in a company that had grown from $3 million in revenue to $700 million when I left (they’re at $3B now). Post-departure, divesting other businesses owned with partners, I founded my company, Adducent in 2000 as a management and consulting firm. For over eight years I worked with M&A attorneys, investment bankers and business owners on management, planning, and growth through acquisition. That led to business writing, which led to a book which then led to my contacts asking for help to finish and publish their books. I did and then others asked for similar help and if I could write or ghostwrite their book. This unplanned for sideline grew to supplant my consulting work (and became more fun). In 2009 it became my company’s full-time focus.
