John N. Powers

Biography

Born and raised in rural Wisconsin. Intelligence operations in the USAF. Vietnam. A couple of years in Europe. Got to visit the birthplace of my paternal grandfather and my maternal grandmother, both in Ireland. Thirty one years classroom teacher. Ten years emergency room coordinator. Scout Master. Father of three sons and eight grandchildren.

Fun Facts

Hobbies

reading, traveling, historical research, cutting firewood

Most Exotic Place Visited

The Newgrange Passage Tomb in Ireland. You can stand in the tiny room where ceremonies were held before the pyramids were built.

Your Dream Car

Don't have one. To me cars are just tools to get from A to B, but in comfort.

Mountains or Beach? Why?

Beach. Sun, sand, sparkling water, snorkeling, green islands in the distance, cool breezes in the warm sun.

Number of Published Books

two

Book that Changed Your Life

The Dick and Jane series. They taught me to read and enjoy it.

Favorite Place to Write

In front of my computer. I tried writing on a beach. Hard to keep the things I need organized.

Do You Listen to Music While Writing? What Kind?

swing bands, classic instrumentals

Favorite Character You Created

Swede in the novel Finnegan Found

Where Do You Live?

rural north central Wisconsin