I was born in the mid-century in mill town, Lowell, Massachusetts. We were Canucks, not fans, not players just low-brow French/English speakers. Although he was a bit before my time, I've always felt a kinship with fellow Franco-American Lowellian, Jack Kerouac. He lived on "sad Beaulieu" and I lived a couple of streets down from him. Like Mr. Kerouac, I was and remain enamored of the written word. Unlike him, I've been an ordinary writer: high-school editor for the Lowell Sun newspaper, TV reporter for the Lowell Sun, free-lance magazine article writer, commercial newsletter writer in the electronics and telecommunications industries, professional technical writer, and children's book author. My large, loud and loving family is my most cherished treasure. To them I dedicate my debut novel, THE PAPER ROUTE. To Jesus Christ , my Lord and Savior, I give thanks for all my blessings. To you, my dear readers, I offer my sincere thanks for your support.