Frank was born and raised in Deer Park, Washington, just north of Spokane, Washington. He served in the U.S. Army as a linguist in military intelligence for five years. After his military service, Frank returned to Spokane. He joined the Spokane Police Department in 1993 and served the community as part of that agency for twenty years, retiring as a captain in 2013.
Some of Frank’s work centers on or includes hockey, which he discovered around 1998. First as a spectator, then eventually as a player, he quickly fell in love with the sport. To him, it exemplifies the parts of life he values: hard work, teamwork, skill, class, courage and never quitting. It was no surprise that this love for hockey found its way into his lifelong passion — writing.
Frank writes both adult and young adult fiction. His adult fiction tends towards “dramedy” — that is, comic drama (or dramatic comedy, if you prefer). Though not a perfect comparison, fans of Jonathan Tropper will find themselves at home with works such as A Baker’s Divorce. His children’s and young adult fiction focuses on Sam, a hockey player (no surprise there). Frank remains a hockey fan (NHL: Philadelphia Flyers, WHL: Spokane Chiefs) and a recreational player (currently skating at the beautiful outdoor facility in Bend, OR). He is also a tortured guitarist.
He currently resides in Redmond, Oregon, with his wife, Kristi.
(Frank also writes a considerable amount in other genres… see below!)
