Steve K Bertrand is an award-winning poet, historian and photographer. For over thirty-five years, he has also worked as a freelance photojournalist. His poems, stories and articles have appeared in numerous publications locally and internationally. In addition, Steve has had a long career as a teacher/coach in the Everett School District. Steve has been very involved in lectures and poetry reading throughout the Pacific Northwest. The author of twenty-six books, Steve lives in Mukilteo, Washington.