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VICTOR A. MERKEL: Many years prior to earning a reputation for writing serious novels and non-fiction, he worked as field sales engineer for a Chicago firm. However, his evenings filled with dire passion for writing articles, short stories and novels. Merkel's life as a struggling teen inspired him to write his first published novel - "Misery Mountain". His success caught the attention of Activist, Joseph Baca, who commissioned Merkel to write his biography - "Constant Reminder". Also, the "TailGunner Series" fulfills a long-time dream to honor Merkel's eldest brother, Walter "Buck" Merkel, Jr., for service to his country during World War Two. He will publish a medical - tell-all biography - called "Brain Reaper" by early summer of 2016. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
FRAN A. MERKEL: Although better known for her career as a Senior Manager at Motorola, Communications Division, she also brings a wealth of writing and editing experience through her years as a contributing columnist while serving as Township Board Supervisor in South East Wisconsin. She is a master at rewriting, proofing, juggling print space, photos, illustrations. Also, set-up compliance with style and policy. Double check statistics, facts and dates. Supervise compliance with deadlines. Secure copyright approvals.

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