My Background
Born and raised in Chicago, I graduated from DePauw University (Greencastle, Indiana) and later received an MA in Humanities from the University of Chicago. In addition to writing, I paint regularly under the art name Burleigh Kronquist and have shown work in one-person and group shows in Chicago, New York, and elsewhere around the country.
My Philosophy of Writing
While the subjects of my books vary, they are linked philosophically, stylistically and structurally by a wish to capture — where possible — the essential elements along with the emotional intensity of whatever the subject is. The hard facts (historical and biographical) of my subjects always remain important, and are woven into the narrative. But beyond that, I want the books to convey the feeling of immediacy, of being there — whether there is flying an airplane, hitting a baseball, or painting a picture.