Surmanek, Jim: - After nearly five decades in the advertising industry, Jim Surmanek shifted his creative focus to storytelling, crafting narratives he believed would resonate with readers.His works include a thriller duology (Branigan-The Needs of the Few and Branigan-If at First), a heartwarming collection of inspirational short stories titled Walk in My Shoes, a touching tale of two friends navigating life's challenges through the lens of a golf game titled The Turn, and Random Writings by an Octogenarian, a potpourri of poems, mini-stories, and thoughts. He also wrote six business books on advertising media as it existed in years gone by. Jim was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and has lived in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Mexico City. He now resides in Arizona with Patsy, the love of his life, and their two Goldendoodles.You can find his books at surmanekbooks.com