Douglas Steward has been published in the Zizzle short stories book series (Volume 1), Atherton Review, Blackworks, Brief Wilderness, El Portal, Euphony Journal, Louisiana Literature, October Hill Magazine, SLAB, Summerset Review, Umbrella Factory, and Waxing & Waning. He has attended several creative writing workshops, including Gotham Writers Workshop classes. Semi-retired from a career that has included working in the automotive industry, manufacturing technologies, and real estate development, Douglas now devotes his time to writing and taking care of his two collie dogs.