David Lucero is an award-winning author living with his family in San Diego, CA. He is a veteran of the US Army 82nd Airborne Division now pursuing his lifelong dream of being an author. His book, 'Jack of Spades - A World War Two Story,' is a FIREBIRD Book Award Winner in the Historical Fiction category 2021. It is an exciting story taking place during the Battle of North Africa. His book 'Big Jim,' is an exciting adventure/thriller taking place during the golden age of safaris circa 1953 Africa. His other books include 'Who's Minding the Store?' - a comedy about life in a retail store, and 'THE SANDMAN' - a timely thriller of a saboteur on a mission to destroy an Iranian nuclear reactor. This book won 1st Runner-Up Best Fiction 2009 Military Writer's Society of America. "I work in sales and between family life, work, washing and folding clothes, changing sheets and making the bed, walking the dog (you get the picture), I somehow find time to follow my passion and write. My current projects are sequels to 'THE SANDMAN' and 'BIG JIM,' with returning characters I plan on writing in future revolving stories. You keep on reading, and I'll keep on writing."