The author left Seattle, Washington on a ship bound for Alaska, in the spring of 1982. He had; seven hundred dollars in his pocket, a duffle bag full of rugged work clothes, a portable typewriter-filled with paper, and a supply of steno-note pads and pens. He came looking for; story and character ideas – and a way of making enough money to keep a roof over his head, and food in his belly. He found plenty of everything. Now twenty five years later, he is willing to share his stories with anyone who likes to read…