Position:
Novelist at Novelist (Self-employed), Contract Writer at Chadwell Communications, Scriptwriter at Chadwell Productions
Work:
Novelist
- United States since Apr 2009
Novelist
Chadwell Communications
- Hollister, CA since Oct 1989
Contract Writer
Chadwell Productions
since Jun 1988
Scriptwriter
Computer Sciences Corporation
- El Segundo, CA Jun 1998 - Apr 2000
Writer-Researcher
U.S. Navy
Jun 1973 - Jul 1989
Broadcast/Print Journalist
KONG and KRZY Radio Stations
- Visalia, CA and Albuquerque, NM Jan 1970 - May 1973
Announcer and News Writer
US Navy
- Greater San Diego Area Jun 1964 - Jul 1968
Radioman
Education:
Chapman University 1995 - 1998
University of Southern California 1979 - 1980
James Marshall High School 1963 - 1964
Skills:
Copywriting, Photojournalism, Video Production, Screenwriting, Film, Documentaries, Screenwriter, Scripting, Videography, Creative Writing, Blogging, Video, Broadcast, Publishing, Storytelling, Camera, Books, Screenplays, Novels, Photography, Public Relations, Radio, Journalism, Editing, Publications, Drama, Short Stories, Film Production, Television, Editorial, Fiction, Copy Editing, Non-fiction
Interests:
Still photography, videography, independent filmmaking, hiking, biking, SCUBA, modern-day pirates (see my Hunt of the Sea Wolves blog).
Awards:
Editorial Excellence Awards
Vance Publications
Best Features/News or Trends
Ace Award
LA IABC
Award of merit for writing - general feature story.
Joint Service Commendation Medal
U.S. Government
As a member of Combat Camera Group and the Atlantic Fleet Audiovisual Command, received award for participating in the operation of Spice Island Radio or Radio Free Grenada as senior enlisted broadcaster during Operation Urgent Fury.Credited for saving lives by broadcasting music and public service announcements to calm citizens and convince those fighting to lay down arms or identify weapons caches.
