Writer – Photographer – Advocate

I love writing Neo-Noir thrillers: the dark, unforgiving world of crime, criminals and the anti-heroes who hunt them down.

The line between good and evil and the choices people make.

Right from being a kid in the 70s, I read every book and watched every movie I could find in the noir genre.

Writing has given me the opportunity to tell stories and share experiences in my own life, in a fictional setting.

Narcissistic Abuse is a recurring theme in my books.

I write about it because I experienced it.

I was in a relationship with a Malignant Narcissist, endured the hell of psychological mind games, gaslighting, adultery, physical violence, et al.

As a man, it was difficult for me to come to terms with being a male victim of domestic violence.

Reality is the personality disorder is not gender-specific.

Both men and women can be equally violent and dangerous.

I lived it. Endured it. Survived it. Recovered, moved on, and rebuilt my life.

After researching Narcissism, Sociopaths, Psychopaths, and Cluster B personality disorders, I understood what I’d gone through and what I needed to do in order to recover.

Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation are a tremendous help to me.

Writing The Breaker series gave me a way to share my experience and lessons learned as part of a novel sub-plot.

I made my story part of the history of my main character: Seth Egan.

By retelling my personal story in the form of a neo-noir crime thriller, I give the reader a sense of the emotion, confusion and distress of a toxic relationship.

The reader steps into Seth Egan’s world.

Walks his path.

Sees the world through his eyes.

Experiences his joy and pain.

I now advocate for Narcissistic Abuse awareness and recovery.

If my work helps readers recognize the personality disorder,

preventing even one person from falling victim, then it’s been worth it.

Included on this blog, is a section dedicated to articles, quotes, infographics, and non-fiction books.

June 1st is World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day (WNAAD):

October is Domestic Violence Awareness and Bullying Prevention month:

I also advocate for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) research and volunteer as a photographer at MS events.

My wife was diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS), in 2002.

She is currently working on her own book, about her life, acrylic abstract painting, and journey with Multiple Sclerosis, entitled: Colors, Critters, Cats, and My Journey with MS.