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Straight out of college Joe had planned a career as a writer of fiction. With degrees in creative writing and english literature from studies at Temple University and Toronto's York University, he looked forward to a career in letters. He had studied with then up and coming author Michael Ondaatje whose Booker prize winning novel The English Patient would become a major motion picture starring Ralph Fiennes. But Joe had always been a passionate music fan and when an opportunity to work for a major record distributor with artists like KISS and Donna Summer was offered, he couldn't resist. That decision led him to a twenty year career in music working with superstars like the Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen and literally dozens more. He retired from music and authored a book entitled Welcome to the Jungle published by HarperCollins. He spent time as a marketing consultant for video games and sports but continued to write. He now specializes in crime and mystery writing. He lives and works from his home near the beach in Clearwater, Florida.
Joe is also a musician who plays guitar, piano and drums. Over his lifetime he has moved his home 50 times. He drives a 2021 Jeep Wrangler modified for off-roading. He runs/walks 2 miles a day, is in the gym at least 4 times a week. He has an uneasy relationship with technology, detests social media as trivial but necessary for business, is passionate about Victorian English society, technology, and writing. He believes the best films and TV shows are in black and white. And he is an ordained minister in the Universal Life Church Ministries (just like Tom Hanks and Lady Gaga).
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If you're looking for information about upcoming books or projects or have suggestions about Victorian era unsolved crimes you think would make a good story, get in touch. I'd love to hear from you.