WAIVER - my writings are perspectives of a conservative nature with strong libertarian values. I respect liberalism as long as it is viewed in a non-political aspect of reality. Translated it means I can and will accept liberal ideologies as long as they are based on facts and God given values. I understand the concept of equality and justice and admit there isn't enough of it in our justice system as well as in our local and state judicial systems. I believe in the truth for all - not for myself showing that I rely on the truth from a scientific basis as well as God's natural laws. The Bible is the book of facts for me and I won't back down from that. I don't preach to anyone and I don't expect to be preached at by others. My moral values are based on my life's experience and fall withing the Ten Commandants. I am a Christian and I won't apologize for my faith in God, His Son Jesus and the Holy Spirit. I have been baptized and acknowledge that faith, love and hope are excellent principles to live by as well as grace, forgiveness and justice can change the world if applied in a God-like manner without all the individual personal biases and bigotry that exists in today's world.

Realizing that I may offend someone I do apologize for being insensitive at times but not for my moral values. My moral compass is straight and I respect anyone else's opinion if they can explain them to me without arguing. Respect is a mutual combination of self and other. Both must exist in order for a positive relationship to work. I have always said that knowledge is public and not private. What is private is your inner self, your soul and your heart. I have also said that knowledge is power but that power should be applied to empower others to lead, mentor or guide people who want to excel in their endeavors. Growing up in Columbus Ohio, on the poor side of town, I experienced racism in the 60's and do not want that to be a repeat of history. I encourage all races, genders and all religious and not so religious persons to strike out their negativity and embrace life in a positive manner. Positivity breeds creativity and culture enhances your spirit and willingness to be the best you can be.

Let’s be honest, I am not your typical short story writer who sits down for months at a time and ponders on the first words of a book or novel. I don’t have a fancy study to write in or a luxuriously provided luscious green grass spread high up in the mountains or a far-out hard-to-reach remote cottage near a very remote hard to get to the beach to find my inner peace and begin to write a story. I may confuse you with my writing styles as they are hybrids of genres. I write on feelings; my emotions drives the pen. My head is easily influenced in the goodness of people as well as the evil. I write about the dark and the light side of life. A baptized Christian driven by the love of God, I try to instill the goodness in people and explain when there is darkness provoking the emergence of the light. The light is the wisdom possessed by faith. My balance is delicate but not in a political correctness way. It is not a kept secret. Anyone who has met me will know right away my faith is strong. I believe we are at the threshold of changes on this planet and some are climate driven and some are theological in nature. Both are strong forces to deal with but in reality, we must deal with them and others as they arise. My moral values or ledger is a moral conscience is in the black with some sin that brings me into the red but working on getting forgiveness. . A metaphor for the lifestyle I have chosen to live according to the moral values instilled by my deceased mother and father. Two people I admire the most.

I write among everyday people. I sit around them to hear their words, expressions, and emotions. I watch and listen to people and because of this, I find myself in tune with my environment. Neither politically correct nor a stiff collar shirt wearer, I prefer tee-shirts and shorts when walking around those places that inspire me to describe what I see, feel and hear. I am a creative and visionary person who defies some of those stiff rules of proper editing and storytelling.

I am independent of thoughts, emotions, and most of all my thoughts on life as it has impacted my life and the life of others.Some say that I speak as I write and get my words backward sometimes. That’s a flaw that came when I came to the United States as a Dutch Indonesian refugee and learned to speak English as my first language. Therefore, some of my books are awkwardly titled and sometimes controversial in content but they are all written for one purpose - to provoke you to think.

I am an American citizen, drafted in the Vietnam War, and performed my duties as a combat medic with integrity and honor as I was proud to serve with those who volunteered and drafted in this horrific and cruel war. Every award I earned is on my DD214 along with an honorable discharge from the US Army in 1973 after serving two years active duty and four years Army Reserves.

Some books are deliberately short and slightly twisted or dark. I strongly believe that mood and attitude drive the brain. I tried to stay away from profanity but in reality, it is indeed, a part of our daily lives and cannot or should not be filtered. Others are written to be brief and to the point for those who don't like long stories and have very little time or short attention spans (sarcasm) so I am the first to acknowledge my writings are different and with your help and reviews provided, I know I will do better and study or amend my books as they are written and read. The fact that I read my reviews is my way of studying what the reader wants, not what the author wants.

I read and take into consideration every review written and received, no matter how harsh these reviews may be as I am used to candidness, sarcasm, and open dialogues as a retired prison warden who has dealt with the "worst of the worst” society could lock up in prison and separate from our communities to serve their time. To be balanced in thoughts and spirit, I know there are injustices in every system out there and it will take time and a change in culture to change the toxicity and injustices to be minimized.

My skin is only as thick as the occasion calls for at the time of the encounter. As most will notice, these books don't conform to any style. They are usually not politically correct and are for those who call themselves 'free-thinkers.' It is my hope, you will challenge my thoughts with your own and challenge yourself to deal with these issues that we face in life together.

My writings whether fiction, non-fiction, and all other genre do not fall into a specific category -why? Because I write what I feel, and that's a flawed style today as all have to be perfect to please everyone. I understand that concept well. However, I write for myself and those who want to get to know me as a person or author. I am far from perfect, yet I want to express myself on my terms and those others understand without all the political correctness.

At the same time, when I do write and receive feedback, I always consider that feedback for the future or to revise or amend what I have already written. As a reader, you are my editor and you set the tone or tempo/mood for the books. For that, I am eternally grateful. I love people, I respect people and I recognize people like my family as we are all connected one way or another. I write to express what is on my mind. There are no formalities to my thought process. I am spontaneously writing down what I am thinking. My writings are sometimes raw, rude, crude and every other negative in the book business. They are, however, filled with passion, respect, dignity, and love for mankind and the human race. I believe we are all connected.

In my books, there are writings on love, hate, war, peace, wrath, and compassion. I write the reality of the world I live in. It's not a pretty world but it's the real world. I have lived with or around good people and bad people in my life.

At work, I was associated with liars, cheats, crooks, perverts, and the seriously mentally ill. I am a real person, not superficial but real. I dig for the truth of my life and the things that evolve or impact around me. On the other side of the coin, I write fictional and fantasy short stories to bring a lighter side of life to the reader. I enjoy people, animals, and nature. I strongly advocate for the mentally ill and I donate time and resources for this cause.

Lastly, I am an optimist as I see the glass always half full with lots of potential to improve my decision making, leadership skills and teamwork abilities. I don't have all the answers and those I do have come from a journey that was tangled up with hostilities, character assassinations, war filled with misery and despair and a hope to make tomorrow better for someone else who has impacted and improved my life as well as their own,