Four years Creative Writing classes at Emeritus Saddleback Valley College, Mission Viejo, Ca. Novels, mystery. "Maggie of the Ute Tribe", Novel, mystery. "Vein of Justice" Novel, mystery. AZ State Professional Writers, 2015 Contest. Honorable Mention for "Vein of Justice" ,Mystery Novel. "The Wall" Saddleback Valley College, published poems for several years. Professional artist of landscape oils and paint en plein air. Love to sing karaoke. Arizona Professional Writers - Payson Book Festival July 19, 2025 held at the Mazatzal Hotel and Casino, Hwy 87, Payson, AZ 85541.