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	Hanukah at Saint Ann's December 20, 2007; 10 pages When Christmas, Hanukah, and the grandmas all overlap in a mixed marriage, it's a bit crazy. Since when did holidays become a religious competition? Or is it a consumption contest? Here's a little insight into one family's way of coping. Read more
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D.M. Schwartz lives and works in the foothills of California's Sierra Mountains with his wife, three children, a dog, a cat, a fish, and the rest of the paraphernalia of modern life. His non-fiction writing on digital technology has been widely published in engineering journals and conference proceedings. Schwartz divides his working hours between architecture and engineering, doing forensic analysis. Much of his spare time is dedicated to creative writing, which appears in various e-zines and political websites. Schwartz's one foray into Hollywood resulted in “American Hero,” a movie that fortunately never made it into general release. When he's not writing, Schwartz can be found helping his children with their homework or seeing a movie with his wife. Occasionally, he pilots a Cessna 172, skis, bikes, and attempts to play a Yamaha synth for the heavy metal band, Krevice Tul.

2 Reviews 5 star:  (1) 4 star:  (1) 3 star:    (0) 2 star:    (0) 1 star:    (0)           Average Customer Review 4.5 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews)		Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
Most Helpful Customer Reviews   1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Slick., February 12, 2007 By  Lisa McMann, author of the WAKE trilogy (Mesa, Arizona) - See all my reviews Awl Bidnith is a fascinating account of corporate crime in the oil industry during the early 1980s. The story carries with it shades of today's Enron scandal, making this one all the more powerful and relevant. Schwartz's comfortable writing style offers a quick pace combined with splashes of description and humorous dialogue. While this story is one of several that depicts events in the author's life, and no doubt will flow smoothly within the confines of a memoir of sorts, as a stand-alone story I would have liked a stronger ending. Awl in awl, however, Awl Bidnith is a terrific read. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Oil Business , December 21, 2006 By  N. Podolsky "N." (Florida) - See all my reviews Can an honest person make it in the oil business? In this humorous, well-written and quickly paced story, D.M. Schwartz takes us into the underbelly of the industry. Very satisfying story from the beginning to the end. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 2 customer reviews...		Ad feedback   Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews