Michael Robert BurrisMy interest in writing began when I realizedthat artificial intelligence was usurping mylove of creating images using photographictechniques to create surrealism and abstraction.I had achieved some success in thevisual arts, as evidenced by the publiationof my work and my appearances in galleries.So, I only create images to amuse friends. Ifound that without an outlet, I was borderlineempty and depressed. I literally thoughtI'd have to check into a sanatorium without something to create. Myimagination filled up, but I lacked an outlet.After my partnership with Deloitte ended and during my tenureas CFO of Benihana, I had published dozens of technical articles onfinance, so it seemed natural to transition to writing fiction to channelpent-up energy. That was rather naïve. I could write technical articlesin an afternoon. Fiction takes a year of afternoons.This is my fiction debut. Read More Read Less