by Richard Alan After an education in mathematics, a 17-year career in manufacturing engineering and a 22-year career in software engineering, I started a career as an author. Writing has become my fulltime job and avocation. My wife, Carolynn, was forced into retirement by the lousy economy, has joined me in my efforts to establish Village Drummer Fiction as my self-publishing imprint. We work at home, each having our own office. It’s wonderful knowing that my partner is nearby and we can easily consult with each other, take breaks together, and sometimes (rarely) play hooky together. Publishing is a family business and joint effort for us. Our three sons are grown and only one lives in the area. We have lunch with him weekly, frequent dinners with him and girlfriend, and we take time off whenever our other boys and their fiancées come to town. Family is paramount to us. We balance family and writing well because...
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