<p>Author Lyle Nicholson spent several years working for security companies, providing security systems and programs for oil companies. </p><p>He then started his own marketing company to provide safety products to oil companies in both Canada and Alaska.</p><p>All the while, he was writing short stories and for both magazines and newspapers and taking courses in Enlgish Literature.</p><p>On retirement, Lyle took up his passion for writing full time, and now resides in a small city in Western British Columbia where he indulges his passion for writing, cooking and fine wines.</p>