Michael J SchneiderI was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. At the age of 18 I was eligible to be drafted as the Vietnam War was at it's peak. I chose instead to enlist in the U.S. Marines. I spent 14 and 1/2 months in Vietnam with the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1s Marine Division. Most of that time my duties were those of a clerk-typist; but I had a short period where I participated in long-range reconnaissance patrols.In 1971 I enrolled at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and received a degree in Civil Engineering in May 1976. I worked for the Federal Government as an engineer from June 1976 until January 2008.I got interested in writing and took two courses in writing for children and teenagers. My instructor assisted me in preparing Swift, Silent and Deadly: Recon Marines in Vietnam. This book is nonfiction targeted at the young adult audience.My first book was The Secret of Sangre de Cristo, followed by Brendan of Kilrush. Both of these books were intended for the young adult market. Brendan of Kilrush was published by Ink Smith Publishing.After taking a short course entitled: Writing the Romance Novel at the University of Iowa, I decided to try writing a historical romance. The result was Rebecca and the Renegade.I followed that with The Mystery of Skunk Hollow. This is a romance/mystery intended for an adult audience.I also wrote an autobiographical account of my service in the Marine Corps entitled: From Omaha to Da Nang. This book describes the ordeal of Boot Camp as well as my adventures and misadventures afterward. Read More Read Less