I enjoy writing speculative fiction, often with a slight metaphysical flavor. I have a keen appreciation for technology, drawing on experience as a nuclear reactor operator aboard the ballistic missile submarine USS Sam Houston (SSBN 609), a quality assurance manager at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Station, and a custom application developer for the federal government and major companies. My publication credits include The Scent of Distant Worlds, Sammi and Oasis at the Bottom of the Sea, as well as short stories in the e-zine Spinetingler and various anthologies. I finished tenth in the horror genre for the 79th annual Writer’s Digest short story competition. My nonfiction includes articles in Lotus Advisor and Contact magazines. I have a Master of Fine Arts degree in writing from Lindenwood University and reside in Lees Summit, Missouri with my lovely wife and my beautiful Miata hardtop convertible.
This is a lovely short story. Told with style and elegance, the words touching the spirit lightly, not unlike "the gossamer touch of sunlight when a cloud no longer obscures the sun."