I am a published writer, author of two screenplays, workshop facilitator, counsellor/life coach, and outdoor enthusiast living in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
I have just completed my first novel, “Bi, Hung, Fit… and Married“, which is the story of a man coming to terms with his bisexuality within the confines of marriage and fatherhood. The vast majority of married bisexual men are deep within the closet. I hope that my book will help them, and others, to take the first small steps toward accepting their unique, and quite enjoyable form of sexual preference, which is to say, the preference for sleeping with everyone!
Bisexuality is a queer thing indeed, as I’ve discovered since I began experimenting with it at the age of 13. Once out to my friends and family, I started to talk to my fellow bisexuals in earnest, gaining a perspective on married male bisexuality which could only be acquired from an insider. I see bisexuals for one on one counselling, run workshops on sexuality, bisexuality, and other topics, and started and run the Meetup group Bisexuals in Vancouver.
I am still happily married and very much in love with my incredible wife (or non-wife, partner, significant other) of 18 years. We live together with our two teenaged progeny.
Brief Resume
I’m a multi-faceted communications professional with over 25 years of diverse writing experience. After completing my BA in Creative Writing/Journalism at Concordia University, in Montreal, I worked on both sides of the mic at CBC Radio, as well as freelanced for a variety of well-known publications, such as the Montreal Gazette and the Vancouver Courier.
I have written two feature-length screenplays, “When I Find You” and “Webs of Hidden Desire”, both of which received Telefilm Canada and BC Film funding. Both of these films explore themes of sexuality and sexual identity confusion, my favourite topics! “Webs of Hidden Desire” is currently in search of financing.
Whether I am working in the role of writer, workshop facilitator, life coach, web producer, or teacher, my focus has always been on conveying information to people in ways they will be able to enjoy, absorb, and understand.
Freelance Writing
I’ve had articles and photographs published across the continent in a variety of publications, including the Montreal Gazette, the Vancouver Courier, the Vancouver Board of Trade, Moviemaker Magazine, the Royal Bank, the NFB, Reader’s Digest, and others.
Anchored Commotion Productions Inc.
My wife and I owned ACPI, a company which specialized in Vancouver independent film productions. We co-wrote, produced, and edited the short film “Always Watching”, which was featured at the Vancouver International Film Festival in 1999.
Feature-length Screenplays
I was able to work through the bureaucracy to attain highly competitive Telefilm Canada and BC Film grant money to write and develop two of my own feature-length screenplays: “When I Find You”, and “Webs of Hidden Desire”.
CBC Associate Producer
Getting a daily afternoon radio show on air requires dedication and long hours. As part of the “Homerun” team, I was responsible for generating story ideas, interviewing guests, researching and writing scripts and backgrounds, and ensuring the live show ran smoothly.
National CBC Computer Columnist
Each week my views on information technology and the changing face of our information-based society were aired nationally on CBC Radio. The objective of the column was to introduce and explain complex computer information to the general public.
CBC Reporter
The Eastern Township correspondent for Daybreak, the CBC Radio morning show in Montreal. Spoke live on air to discuss issues from the Townships. Skills included making the pitch, interviewing, researching, writing, and editing the on-air material.
Education
Computer Information Systems Langara College
Vancouver, British Columbia
1997- 1999
Diploma in Education
McGill University
Montreal, Quebec
1990-1991
BA in Creative Writing/Journalism
Concordia University
Montreal, Quebec
1985-1988
Social Sciences Degree
Dawson College
Montreal, Quebec
1981-1983
