Following high school the author attended Philadelphia College of Bible and Philadelphia Theological Seminary, from which he graduated in 1964.  He received his Th.D from Faith Bible Theological Seminary in Milton, Fla in 1983.  Among his writing accomplishments are the Golden Poet Award from the World of Poetry in San Francisco, Cal in 1992 and was twice awarded a certificate of merit from the National Library of Poetry in Owings Mills, Maryland.  He also has written for an Equestrian publication as well as a Winston Cup auto racing newspaper.  The author has also participated in readings throughout Central Florida.

Branding a hundred head of spring calves in a day, working a cattle drive, endless hours on horseback and riding in stagecoaches, the author can speak clearly of cowboy life.

Poetry from So, You Wish You Were A Cowboy  and  Hitchin Rail Gossip