After 30 years as an international advertising director, John decided to "reinvent" himself as an artist and writer. His artwork has been exhibited throughout the United States, Europe (Italy, the U.K., Germany, France, Ireland), and Asia (Japan, Thailand). Fortunately, has had more than a dozen solo shows. Along the way, he has written 25 books-many novels, many art and short story books (4), art and poetry (4), several children's books, novellas, and memoirs.