Author and San Diego County’s “Teacher of the Year” discusses his transition from a 32 year career as a teacher/ professor to his journey as a writer. His four novels: Meetings at the Metaphor Café; Midnight Comes to the Metaphor Café (sequel); The Restoration; and Meet Me at Moonlight Beach will be discussed, as well as his work with and without an agent, self-publishing and promotion of the novels. 

He will preview his upcoming novel, Whitewash, his novelization of the courtroom drama that focuses on racism and free speech. Naturally, he will regal his audience with stories that warm the heart, inspire others, and make his listeners laugh. Naturally, his work with music as a teacher and author will be a touchstone.