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Dirk Sayers was born in Hammond, Indiana and grew up in a university town, in Iowa. His formative years were spent with one foot in the simplicity of farm country and the other in the complexity of a university town immersed in science, technology and the social upheaval of the sixties. He managed to survive it all, sometimes in spite of himself.

After graduating from Iowa State University, he was commissioned a Lieutenant in the Marine Corps. He served for 22 years on five continents, during peace and war. He was decorated five times and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. On retiring, he discovered, (among other things), his experience and six dollars would get him a cup of coffee everywhere…but not necessarily a job.

Accordingly, Dirk took an eighteen month sabbatical to earn a Master’s degree in Organizational Management/Development. Hired shortly after completing his thesis by a home decor manufacturer/retailer, he applied his new degree as a Corporate Trainer (twice) and District Manager (also twice). After eleven years with the same company, Dirk was cordially invited to leave and not return…along with many of the men and women he helped train. Many still keep in touch.Since then, Dirk has published numerous articles and a few short stories as well as one non-fiction book, The Woman’s No-Fear Guide to Online Dating

Dirk recently published his first novel, "WEST OF TOMORROW," now available worldwide on Amazon in paperback and kindle formats. Half of the royalties from this novel will go to the Wounded Warrior Project.

He is currently working on the first volume of a science fiction series, under the umbrella title of "THE KNOLAN CYCLE," & an anthology of short stories, under the title "THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD; DRIVE-BY ENCOUNTERS WITH TRUTH."

Dirk is the facilitator of an author’s group that meets regularly in nearby Irvine and serves as President of his Homeowner’s Association. He has one grown daughter who is out on her own.

He currently lives in Laguna Niguel with his lady, two psychotic cats and a Ball Python. His author’s web site is dirksayers.com where he blogs about a variety of issues of interest to us all & posts the latest news regarding his writings.