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Austin Peay State University 1982 - 1986
It was during my years at APSU that I got a chance to try the various writing styles of the world and find what I liked best. I served as reporter and news editor for the college paper, The All-State. Being a journalist gave me the opportunity to write for a specific audience with general interests. I found I liked journalism ... still do. I write for Spokane's African American Voice.
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation 1986 - 1988
Working as a criminal investigator - special agent didn't give me much of an opportunity to write in the manner I was used to while in university. But it did give me valuable experience that I use in my writings. Much of what I did write as an agent was related to investigation cases. Not very interesting reading for the public, but very educational for me.
US Military 1982 - 1997
 I was in the US Marine Corps Reserve from 1982-88 and active US Air Force from 1988-97. My years in the military allowed me to continue my travels as well as hone my technical writing skills. I did not know how much I really enjoyed technical writing and researching until I was called upon to write technical documents, checklists, and training manuals for the Air Force.
Johnson Matthey Electronics 1997 - 1999
I continued using my technical writing skills while serving as a supervisor for JME. I wrote training manuals, technical orders, operating procedures, and equipment checklists.
Red Horse Research 1999 - Present
It was only natural that I would take all my skills and experience and pour them into my own business. With RHR I can continue writing, researching, and calling on my various experiences to produce quality writings. I find now that not only do I enjoy writing technical documents, but I believe my diverse background gives me a comfortable advantage while writing creatively.
It is my creative writing I will showcase in this Web site. Please take a moment to read the stories of fiction I've written. Just click on the title buttons at left. I would be honored if you tell me what you think. I've included a link to my business Web site and a link to my e-mail address below for your convenience.
Thanks,
Joel |