Author Biography
Back in 1981 while in college, Stew read a report that less than 20% of the graduating seniors nationwide were actually finding work in their chosen field. That, along with some questionable focus, caused him to reassess his direction. The following four years were spent crisscrossing the pacific ocean in the service of the United States Navy, where as they say, It's not just a job, it's an adventure. This would become a time of personal growth and a stockpile of stories for years to come. But it wasn't until after spending several years in the technology fields of the mid-nineties that he started tinkering with writing. It was a way to escape the lightning fast and power hungry culture of the corporate data communication world; personal time where outside influences weren't allowed in. And then, it happened. After leavingthe major metropolitan area they had lived in for years, in hope of finding more time to devote to family, Stew and his wife were able toratchet back the pace of life a notch. Along with their three young children, they relocatedto a small, rural community in southwestern Kansas. What they found was an opportunityto explore possibilities, and, various ways to make aliving. In time, Stew's resume wouldinclude working alongside cowboys in a cattle feed yard, writing ad copy for a radio station anda member of staff in an industrial flour mill. During that time, the writing bug startedbitingand it wasn't long before he had a short story in fiction ready for publication. Assorted writing opportunities followed in various periodicals, then a concept hit for a unique angle to explore conspiracy fiction. Imperfect Harmony was born.
