The Blue African, a Benwarian tale of love and adventure, introduces Porter Tellez. The alien rogue lands in South Africa during the Soweto riots of 1975. He brings hope to those in need and harsh lessons to his enemies. When he tangles with Triton Labs over cruel experiments to develop a biological weapon, sinister forces are unleashed against him. Come fly with the Blue-man! He never lets his friend down.
I live on a small ranch in rural Idaho where I contemplate the world around me. Reading and writing have always been a big part of my life. I have read Time magazine from cover to cover for most of my life. I also read a wide variety of non-fiction and fiction books. Somewhere along the way, I became deeply concerned with our environment. I spend enough time outdoors to instinctively feel the climate changing. My first book, A Benwarian Fix, expresses that concern and tries to convey a sense of urgency about the dilemma we face.
I taught reading and writing at the junior high school level for twenty-eight years. An observer of human behavior, I adapted my teaching style to the gifted and talented students in my classes. I learned the value of being positive in my educational approach.
I recently finished The Blue African, a prequel to A Benwarian Fix. It describes the Ebola epidemic of 1975. A Benwarian, Porter Tellez, accompanies two doctors to investigate its causes. He traces the virus back to a research facility in Uganda. When he visits Triton Labs to investigate, other startling discoveries are made. When he runs afoul of the CEO, Porter experiences the power of an American Corporation.
I intended to take a break from writing to market my first two novels, but the urge to create has me firmly in control. My third novel is a YA about a young male who tires of life aboard the Benwarian spaceship and escapes to Earth.
