Author Biography

Walter Stoffel is a freelance writer and publisher who specializes in human interest memoir and fiction. Though having previously participated in multiple dog and cat rescues, nothing prepared him for his life with the title character in Lance: A Spirit Unbroken.
The author has a rich work history that currently includes teaching GED and substance abuse counseling at local correctional facilities. He also has experience as a certified mental health screener. For many years, he lived and worked in various South American countries. Most unique occupation: chipping excess concrete off the undersides of bridges in Virginia. All his coworkers were wearing prison stripes.

The author is a member of the Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group, Pennwriters and Barbara's Writing Group, a critiquing association.
When not writing, he loves to read, travel, work out, and watch bad movies.
The author has a B.A. in psychology and is a credentialed alcoholism and drug counselor. He lives in Canadensis, PA with his wife Clara and their dog Heidi (a rescue).
Personal accomplishment: after having hip replacement surgery, Walter entered a marathon and finished it — dead last.
Extra special personal accomplishment: surviving seven years living with the devil dog--Lance!
When not writing, he loves to read, travel, work out, and watch bad movies.
The author has a B.A. in psychology and is a credentialed alcoholism and drug counselor. He lives in Canadensis, PA with his wife Clara and their dog Heidi (a rescue).
Personal accomplishment: after having hip replacement surgery, Walter entered a marathon and finished it — dead last.
Extra special personal accomplishment: surviving seven years living with the devil dog--Lance!