Sam R. OYKEN

Following a decade-long private-sector career, Sam R. OYKEN worked for more than 13 years with the U.S. government [REDACTED]. This work included years overseas [REDACTED], [REDACTED], time as a [REDACTED] instructor [REDACTED], and [REDACTED]. OYKEN, [REDACTED], has lived and worked in 44 countries and currently spends time in the U.S. and Central Europe. The Pickle Factory is OYKEN’s first book under that pseudonym.

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