Bio:

I was born in Butte, Montana in 1941, but moved to Washington right after the war ended in 1945 and grew up near Seattle. So, I know rain.
After four years in the navy as a hospital corpsman I got a degree in English from the University of Washington, and then taught junior high language arts for thirty years. So, I know insanity.
I retired in 2003 and my wife and I sold our Seattle home in May of 2010, kissed the rain goodbye, and within a month bought a nicer home for half the money in Marana, Arizona.
I've tried to be a writer, mostly of stuff for young adults since I retired, but I'm having a difficult time convincing an agent that any of it is worth reading. I've sent out over 200 queries for my favorite piece, a 60,000 word story about a young girl and a South Dakota red-tail hawk. So, I know rejection.
My wife and I walk each morning for thirty minutes. She likes to cook and I like to eat. We enjoy long Sunday drives to explore small places and to try local restaurants. Our family clings to Seattle, as we try to embrace Tucson.


Writer
Associate
Member since 2010
Region: Arizona

Contact Information

Email:  jeirby@q.com
Current Location:   Marana

Published In Children's Market: No