I have been writing ever since, well, they started teaching me how as a small child. But seriously, I've known since I was about 10 years old that I wanted to be a writer when I grew up.

Currently, I work as a senior-level technical writer for a software company. In my spare time, I write fiction, mostly for teenagers. I am also a dedicated member of the South Manchester Writers Workshop.

A native San Diegan, I moved to Manchester, UK, in 2000, where I enjoy listening to English accents, driving on the left, and experiencing weather.

Oh, and in case you're wondering, I haven't grown up yet.

(Photo © 2005 Ron Garrison All right reserved)


Novels

Flight of the Dagger, (work in progress) a fantasy for teenagers. (excerpt posted)

Story Magic, (work in progress) a fantasy for kids age 9-12. (excerpt posted)

AutumnQuest is the first book in my four-part fantasy series, The DragonSpawn Cycle, for teenagers. (excerpt and audio clip posted) ***AVAILABLE NOW ***

WinterMaejic, book 2 in The DragonSpawn Cycle. (excerpt and audio clip posted) ***AVAILABLE NOW ***

SpringFire, book 3 in The DragonSpawn Cycle. (excerpt and audio clip posted) ***AVAILABLE NOW ***

SummerDanse, book 4 in The DragonSpawn Cycle. (excerpt posted) ***AVAILABLE NOW ***

The Book Addicts Club is the first book in an adventure series--with a touch of magic realism--for children ages 7 to 10. (chapter 1 posted)

Changing Gears is a sports novel for teenagers age 12 and over. (chapter 1 posted)


Short Fiction

My short story, 'Folgers', was published in the September 1996 issue of CATS Magazine.

Non-Fiction

Co-ghostwrote Belonging, by Sameem Ali

Other Publications

I have also published nonfiction in the following magazines:

• Zoonooz
• Bicycling
• Cyclist
• Australian Cyclist
• San Diego Pedal Guide

This does not, of course, include the hundreds of manuals I've written over the years as a technical writer.