Dan SaltmanGrowing up, Dan loved to write. He enjoyed the creative process but had trouble with spelling and grammar. So he became a math teacher. He worked in a high school and as a college professor. Other jobs included teaching in an adolescent prison, teachng on military bases in Asia and teaching homeless veterans computer skills. Adventures included a private pilot's license, lots of hitchhiking and a few years of playing rugby. Along the way he never lost interest in writing. With the aid of the computer, and with practice, the mechanics of writing became easier. After retirement everything fell into place for Dan to write Dirty Murders. He had the time and passion to write a book. People close to him knew about writing murder mysteries and carefully guided him along. His career in math taught him to do research, to use his imagination, and to persevere. Read More Read Less