I am a science fiction writer and senior data scientist, as well as a seasoned dog trainer and dog obedience competitor. TOUCH OF THE ELEGRIAN, my debut novel and a Killer Nashville Claymore Award Finalist for best Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2023, explores the legacy of biases and prejudices mankind takes with it to the stars. The clash of two cultures is seen through the eyes of the alien Erys, who serves as a bridge between human and alien when both are locked into mutual distrust and simmering aggression.

I also participate in American Kennel Club sports. I have bred, trained, and shown Airedale Terriers under the “Pax” prefix since 1977 and have a long history in Airedaling. My current four-footed partner, Dutch, aka CH Pax Paladin CD BN RN, was the #1 Airedale in the US for 2021 in Novice Obedience competition. I have been a guest columnist in the American Kennel Club Gazette.

Graduating summa cum laude with a triple major in Linguistics, Mathematics and German and awarded a National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship, I have been an IT geek since 1983 and have many years of experience in medical research. I have co-authored three peer-reviewed papers published in medical journals.