I was born in North Carolina, but raised in Northeast Tennessee. I grew up in Kingsport, but have lived in each of the Tri-Cities.
I have worked as a sports writer for the Johnson City Press for 35 years, and the Times-News for four years.
"The Missing Years" was my first novel. I have written three other novels, and am working on a fourth:

Controlling Interest (2017)
Twenty-One Days to Live (2018)
Course Correction (2019)
Based on a True Story (in production, 2021)

In addition, I have written two screenplays:
Like a Vapor (2017)
Missing Faith (2017)

Also, I have written a stage play:
The Jesse Project (2021)

I am 56 years old and married to Loretta Fritz. I have three daughters, a stepson and stepdaughter.
I am thankful for God's grace in choosing me. I know daily I am not worthy of such a blessing, and it keeps me humble. I see struggling people, but I struggle, too. Anybody can make a mistake. The key is repentance and a daily battle to avoid sin, which includes wearing the spiritual armor of God.