My glib attempt at a labor-saving biographical note, viz., "D. E. Tingle is a severely neglected novelist and occasional malcontent. Google him.", did not pass muster with the editors. Understandably. Here is some of what it leaves out: Full name, Donald Eric Tingle; born Iowa City IA 1938; A.B. Harvard 1959; divorced; two daughters, four grandchildren; retired Lotus car mechanic; temperamental progressive and recovered libertarian; two novels published; Occupy-er in waiting; website at www.tingleslotus.com. Favorite deathbed quotation (Matt Groening): "I'm sorry for everything. This time I really mean it." Interests: all unresolved questions, especially those susceptible of examination with evidence.