MY AWARDS

Shepherd's Pie:  Publisher's 2006 Golden Wings Award for excellence in writing

Moon Over Chicago: Top ten finalist in 2008 Editor's Poll Midwest Writer's Workshop 

Death Smell:  Finalist in the 2018 Epic International Short Story Contest

Nine One One:  Winner in 2018 EPIC International Short Story Contest

Incredible Witness:  Top ten finish in 2024 Critter's Writer's annual poll. Finalist in the 2023 Silver Falchion Award at the Prestigious Killer Nashville Conference.

Midwest Writer's Workshop Board of Directors 2023 to present.

Bayou Chase:  First place in 2024 Critter's Writer's annual poll.