About

I'm 38 years old and I've been writing for as long as I can remember. I grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana and have now been living in Utah for over 12 years.

Since the age of 15, I've held countless jobs in a variety of fields. I've traveled extensively and lived all over this great country working in numerous civilian and military capacities.  I also spent ten years in the Army, working my way from Private up to Captain and Company Commander. I am an Iraq war vet and spent 2005-2006 in the Al Anbar Province.

I studied creative writing at the University of Montana, and then received my BA in English from the University of New Orleans in 2002. I have been freelancing part-time ever since, but in 2007 I left the Army and created Desert Sun Writing in 2007 in order to write full-time.

I maintained a popular military blog during my 18 month deployment. I have also written for Doonesbury.com, the New York Times, read my work on National Public Radio, and even been featured in TIME magazine.

The reason I share all of this is to assure you that in my three and a half decades I have seen many places, known many faces, and had countless adventures. As a restaurant manager, I mastered the art of customer service. As a young soldier and paratrooper, I learned the power of self-discipline. As an Army communications officer and company commander, I learned the vital importance of effective communication and time management. As someone with an English degree, I have a comprehensive command of grammar and language. As a combat veteran of the war in Iraq, I handle stress, deadlines, and almost any "adversity" with a cool demeanor. Finally, as a lover of words, all of my knowledge and experience come to bear in every project I undertake.

I am based in St. George, Utah, which is a wonderful city and gateway to the most powerful and inspiring geology I've ever seen. I live here with two my incredible children, who inspire me, keep me very busy, and help me to appreciate life more every single day.

I can work with you virtually - using telephone, e-mail, instant messengers, web cams, teleconferencing, and the other technologies at our disposal - no matter where you are in the world! But geographically speaking, my nearest markets are Salt Lake City, Utah, St. George, Utah, Las Vegas, and Mesquite, Nevada.

Why don't you e-mail me or give me a call now, so we can talk about your project?
 

Phone: (435) 272 4618. Email: lee@desertsunwriting.com