Two Worlds. One Storyteller.

I publish books on two very different topics — science fiction and entrepreneurial small business. (No, science fiction is not business advice!) They come from two different parts of my life, so let me share both stories with you.

— THE STORYTELLER

A Galaxy in My Mind.

I have a galaxy in my mind. It is full of worlds and alien peoples, and they are constantly pestering me with their stories.

My series has a strong female heroine — Selena Morisot, a sassy singer who befriends aliens and must choose between her singing career and gallivanting off into space. What began with a single crashed spaceship in her backyard has grown into a four-book adventure that spans the galaxy — plus a free bonus prequel for fans.

This is not hard sci-fi, but I keep my impossibilities plausible — like how they jump between stars. I write for readers who want humor, heart, and characters who feel real.

My biggest sci-fi influences have been Ursula Le Guin and David Brin, masters at drawing many loosely connected stories out of a consistent universe.

What makes the series unique? The music. Original songs are woven into the story — listen on the Soundtrack page as you read.

— THE BUSINESS ADVISOR

Thirty Years of Practical Business.

For over 30 years, I’ve advised owners of small businesses grappling with the challenges of successful growth — marketing, profitability, managing growth, and finding and keeping good employees.

I’ve published practical workbooks for small business owners to help them tackle these challenges head-on.

My philosophy is simple: grow to the size you want, with the profit and revenue you need — without the business running your life.

That is, “Grow your business without driving yourself crazy®.”

Since earning my MBA at UCLA, I focused on small business management because I prefer working with people running smaller operations rather than corporate giants. I write in down-to-earth language. When I work with business owners one-on-one, I scribble notes on the whiteboard. I can tell immediately if eyes glaze over, so I keep it simple and relevant.

The notes from these sessions are the basis for my workbooks. They’ve all been tested on hard-headed business owners like you.

— LIFE BEYOND THE PAGES

Life Beyond the Pages.

My wife B.J. was also a writer, and she worked with me in my consulting company. Good thing we got along well! She wrote about a romance between the ghost of a French woman and a 19th century English barrister — The French Woman’s Ghost.

I live in Marin County, north of San Francisco, in a house surrounded by trees and vegetable gardens. I have two daughters and three grandkids.

Life is good.