Look and Listen

Biography

I'm a Fifth Degree Black Belt instructor in the American Taekwondo Association. I started martial arts training in 1991, earned my black belt in 1993, and gained my instructor certification in 1995. In 1996, I opened up my first taekwondo club in Grinnell, Iowa. In 2003, I assumed ownership of the club in Oskaloosa, Iowa. I've been employed in various fields: radio broadcaster and sales, printing, warehouse/trucking, and hospitality. I'm a reader; a writer; an instructor; a graphic designer; a lover of books, movies, wine, women, music, fine food, good humor, sunny summer days spent hiking or fishing; and I'm a catnip drug dealer to my thirteen pound cat, Thomas. If you wish to contact me regarding my books, speaking engagements, requesting a book review, or just to chat, please email me at slb@mahaska.org.

Inspiration

I have been an avid reader of mysteries and horror since I was a child. With authors such as Dixon, Queen and Lovecraft, I thought I could also write stories. I started with short stories, moved to comic books, then to novels. I have been fortunate to find writer friends to support and encourage me.