Early in his careers, Tom received a background in educational social work. During which he developed his experience in creating fun activities that built confidence and taught youth helpful life-enhancing skills. As an architect, Tom brought dreams to life. A visual artist, his creative imagination can dream up many entertaining, colorful worlds and characters for a story. These experiences combine to create Tom's understanding of the power of a well-crafted story, to expand and grow young minds. As a parent, he wants that power and those stories, to provide for quality reading time, alone or together. To entertain, uplift and enhance his readers lives.