For years, I have been a writer of the short stuff one can fit between raising an amazing child (as well as two husbands) while pursuing a career. Upon reaching retirement, I found a wife (smile) and the time needed for the other love of my life –writing the long stuff. I write fiction under the pseudonym Ellys Phox (a combination of my wife's and my names). The Performance is my first full-length novel. It is a mystery/romance featuring a female detective in a small Oregon town. It is available through amazon.com. I had so much fun writing it, I had to do it again. My second work of fiction, In the Mean Time, is a coming of age story, with several twists, and will be available on Amazon in Summer,2014. You can read a synopsis of each at www.ellyphox.com. I am currently working on two additional books, this time, in the fantasy genre. Residing in Sonoma County, California, I am a retired social worker, who also paints and gardens. My wife, Lynell, is my biggest fan. Without her encouragement, I may never have jumped into writing fiction. My daughter Jesse, the other inspirational force in my life, is also a writer as well as an amazing artist. Her skills as an editor have been invaluable to me.