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March 2003: I was born April 8, 1957 in East St. Louis, Illinois.
For the past eleven years I've lived in Jacksonville, Florida and
consider it my home. I have two daughters, Rachel and Renee, both
in their twenties, and I've been married to my present wife,
Dianne, for twelve years. I'm a postal worker and take pride in my
working-class background and try to show it in my writing. My
only training is a handful of junior college classes, taken over the
years, mostly in the area of drawing and computers. I love to read
novels. A few of my favorite authors are Poe, Tom Clancy,
Stephen King, and many lesser-knowns. Although I don't always
agree with their views, some of my favorite poets are John Lennon,
Dylan, Neil Young, Jim Morrison, and John Mellencamp, just to
give you a clue. I do think that the contemporary poets who've
been the most innovative and influential of our age are the great
song writers. And they use rhyme. Lately I've been trying to teach
myself to write well. Using mostly good books and the
internet (including places like The WriteGallery). There was
a time that I wanted to be a painter, but in my middle age I've turned
to writing. I've grown to love and respect the power and creative
opportunity of the written word. I've always felt I have something to
say. I hope you enjoy my attempts.
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Jim Fowler and his wife, Diane
Image © Jim Fowler, all rights reserved
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