I am a multi-media artist focusing on free thought, fairness, and social justice. Or, if you prefer, I am an independent thinker practicing the fine art of dissent.
I am the author of In Lieu of Heaven, a novel which explores the character of the biblical god and presents a good argument for his dismissal. I have decades of experience as a public speaker and performer, in venues ranging from public schools and churches to honky tonks and art festivals.
Currently, I lead Peace Meal Supper Club™, a series of fine dining events focused on socially progressive themes. Through the use of multiple media forms–word, food, music, and film—these immersive events explore the ethical impact of our eating choices.
I have worked as culinary director, executive chef, and general manager at several landmark restaurants across the country. To dig deeper into food issues–the environment, pollinator depopulation, food insecurity–I became an organic farmer in 2017, in Woodford County, Kentucky. I transitioned from full-time farmer to full-time writer in 2025. Whew.
I am a frequent presenter at festivals throughout the eastern US. YES! Magazine includes me among their “Chefs We Love.”