Vital Statistics:

Born: December 22, in Portsmouth, Ohio

Home: Worthington, Ohio

Family: wife - Marilyn; daughter - Lori; granddaughter - JoAnna

Education:

B.F.A. Ohio Dominican University, M.F.A. Antioch University

Historical info:

Played in several rock bands including The Retros (vocals, bass guitar) before moving to NYC in 1981. Formed The Tickets, which lasted three years before disbanding. Became a commercial photographer's assistant and studio manager in 1985. Opened photo studio in Manhattan (TriBeCa) in November, specializing in fashion and product photography.

Wrote first novel in 1985 ( The Edge, recently published). Moved back to Portsmouth in September, 1987 then settled in Columbus in November. Continued pursuing professional photography until 1995; earned teaching certification. Began teaching photography at Upper Arlington High School in August, 1997 until present.

Wrote two more novels between 1992 and 1995 and published both in 2005. Currently writing a creative photography "how to" coffee table book; plan on its completion in mid-2006.

DISCOGRAPHY:

Uno Mono Solo - Scott Wittenburg, released in 2003

Local Heroes- The Tickets, released in 2001

Retrospective Volume One - The Retros, released in 2000

Retrospective Volume Two - The Retros, released in 2000

BOOKS:

The Story Behind The Images - published February, 2007

The Edge - published April, 2006

The May Day Murders - published May, 2005

Katherine's Prophecy - published February, 2005

AUDIOBOOKS:

The May Day Murders Audiobook - available as a 9-CD or MP3 deluxe edition set.

FREE PODCASTS:

The Edge - currently a free podcast available on  and other podcast providers.  

The May Day Murders Podcast - currently a free podcast available on   and other podcast providers.

Photography 101 - currently a free podcast available on and other podcast providers.