Ken Sutherland is a retired broadcasting and advertising executive. He recently published the novel: "BALANCE: The 200-Year Journey of Andrew Crawford," and two short stories, "HOME FOR CHRISTMAS" and "SWOOP!" At the time of this writing, SWOOP! has been named as a top-three finalist for the 2024 John Steinbeck Award for Fiction. Two more novels (Mysteries) are currently seeking a publisher. Ken Sutherland lives in Reno, NV with his wife of 54 years, Alene.