Joe Sainz is a full-time college teacher of computer applications (e.g., word processors, spreadsheets, Web design, databases, multimedia, advanced applications, etc.) These skills have been priceless compliments to his writing.

Besides writing and self-publishing this humor book, he has also written numerous non-fictions pieces, short stories, poetry, educational articles, two novels and is currently working on a third.

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Publishing History

• “Etched in Stone” – A mystery flash fiction story (500 words) on Web site mysteryauthors.com (under Flash fiction ... Author’s Showcase) March, 2007.

• “Ruff Time,” a light essay (previously titled “Puppyhood”) in the February 2007 issue of Horizon Air Magazine (page 88). This is the award-winning in-flight publication of Horizon Air (average monthly readership: 470,000). The Horizon Air route system serves Western United States, British Columbia and Alberta.

• “MS Word Tips for Writers” in Writer’s Digest Magazine (Jan 2005, pages 12-13). This article offers some advanced tips on using Microsoft Word specifically for writing endeavors.

• An article titled “The Self-Publishing Experience” in a by-subscription newsletter for writers, Working Writer Nov./Dec. 2004 issue. http://www.workingwriter1.com/

• An article titled “Inconsistency” in Working Writer July/August 2004 issue. http://www.workingwriter1.com/

• A light essay titled “Puppyhood” selected for publication in Clever Magazine (established in 1998, San Jose, CA), http://www.clevermag.com/, August, 2004.

• A Personal Checklist for Life (self-published). Publication date: March 2004. USD $8.95, soft cover, 133 pages, 5 ½ X 8 ½. ISBN: 1-59196-452-0

• The Don’t Sweat Stories. “The License Plate Renewal.” Richard Carlson, Editor. (Part of the Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff series). Hyperion ISBN 0-7868-8794-x, 2002; page 41.

• Writer’s Digest Magazine. Winner of “Your Assignment # 160.” May 2003, No. 5; found on page 80.

• “Road Test Your Students to Ensure Competency.” Article in Teaching for Success newsletter that is read by more than 20,000 faculty members at 230 institutions in six countries. Vol. 15, No. 3; page 8. March 2003.

• The Senior Network - Commissioned Internet articles for the Senior Network Web site:

1. "Interview With A Typewriter (Retired)" March 2000
2. "Interview With A Typewriter (Retired)-PART 2" March 2000
3. "Word Processing Basics" May 2000
4. "Electronic Mail Basics" May 2000
5. "Give Your Desktop a Facelift" May 2000