I live in Edmonton, Canada. Click to learn more...
In 1992 I won the Dorothy Shoemaker Literature Award, at that time a joint Ontario Libraries and Ministry of Culture contest for unpublished writers. I have since placed as runner-up in other fiction contests, including the national KW Record contest.
My book, Under a Living Sky, is one of five winners of the 2006 Family Friendly Book Awards in the USA. Winners "promote reading as a tool for family bonding, relaxation and individual, mental and spiritual development."
Before retiring, I worked with special needs students at a local high school.
Some Fun Stuff:
My memberships include YouthWrite, Young Alberta Book Society, Canadian Authors Association, PEN Canada, Public Lending Right Commission, Access Copyright, and the Green Party of Canada.
In 1992 I won the Dorothy Shoemaker Literature Award, at that time a joint Ontario Libraries and Ministry of Culture contest for unpublished writers. I have since placed as runner-up in other fiction contests, including the national KW Record contest.
My book, Under a Living Sky, is one of five winners of the 2006 Family Friendly Book Awards in the USA. Winners "promote reading as a tool for family bonding, relaxation and individual, mental and spiritual development."
Before retiring, I worked with special needs students at a local high school.
Some Fun Stuff:
- I have won a beer competition for a Munich Dunkel made completely from scratch! ("Joe had obviously paid careful attention to how he made his malts because the beer had excellent, soft mouthfeel and a rich dark malt character.")
- I play trombone with the Edmonton Concert Pops community band. Here's a short clip from one of our concerts on Halloween. Can you find me in this video?
- I have been a movie extra in Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi, Bram Stoker's Shadowbuilder, and Murder at 1600.
- Bob Jahrig wrote a song that is kinda sorta about me. Here's the video.
My memberships include YouthWrite, Young Alberta Book Society, Canadian Authors Association, PEN Canada, Public Lending Right Commission, Access Copyright, and the Green Party of Canada.
