Birth Year (-Died Year) 1963 Birth City Grand Rapids Birth State MI Current Location Colorado Springs, CO Email (Public) DVWkids@gmail.com Occupation(s) Book author - song writer - narrator - music and video producer Biography Resident of Colorado Springs for 27 years. Many of my stories and characters revolve around Colorado. Awards/Honors Honorary Mention - New England Writers Conference 1st place Green Chile Cook off - Charter Communications 3rd place Red Chile ground lamb Oscar's Chile Cook off - Make A Wish Foundation. Education/Training BA Philosophy USM, graduated Summa Cum Laude Local Authors Genres Children's Picture Books Published Works 130 videos on DVW Experiences on You Tube 10 song videos and U book videos on DVW kids on You Tube 35 song videos on DVW Music on You Tube Speaker Availability Yes Speaker Topics Inspiration for writing - children's story readings