James Hoch

@jameshoch

About

For 38 years, I enjoyed a productive career as a musiceducator.  I taught at theuniversity level as well as high school. The longest stretch was 16 years at Winona State University inMinnesota.  I also picked up a fewother skills along the way such as piano tuning and composing.  My compositions are published by ZamesMusic Co., and I am proud of two CDs produced of my chamber works.  They are available from iTunes andCdbaby.com.

I retired from Winona State University in May 2008 to begina vagabond existence as a fulltime RVer. My wife Zoe, my dog Ruby, and I love the freedom to roam.  It’s a great feeling having downsizedfrom a big Victorian home.  Lessclutter in our lives!

My new writing career includes articles with the magazine Marathon and Beyond.  My foray into the area of writingnovels began with my first full-length book-- Milford Spitz and the Very Fast Machine.  I’ve discovered that letting my imagination run amok andgetting it down on paper is addictive. Now if I can get the voices to stop, I’ll be fine.

SynergEbooks began publishing my new series, The CrimsonPursuit, in January 2010.  Thefirst book is titled “Reveka’s Return.” Book 2, “Reveka’s Revenge” is being released October 2010.  It’s the perfect series for vampirefans who want a more adult approach with a bit of steamy involvement.  Book 3, “Reveka’s Rampage” is underway.