 This site introduces the works of author Robert Lee Joseph and his exciting family-friendly action-adventure Sci-Fi books. THAT ARE NOW ON AMAZON !!! |
 Rob and Deloris Joseph Pictures compliments of Finley's Studio, Dalton, Georgia Here is a list of Rob's favorite links and award-wining poem, 'Touched By The Spirit'. | ||||||||
| Robert (Rob) was born in Dallas, Texas. He served in the United States Air Force during the Viet Nam War and spent the last 4 years of his 10 year military career helping run computer operations at Headquarters, USAF, the Pentagon. On November 22, 1963, the then young Wall Street Journal employee was standing on the curb in downtown Dallas, Texas when he witnessed President and Jackie Kennedy's limousine pass by him. He felt as if the president's bright smile and cheery wave were just for him, right before the doomed motorcade made that fateful turn.... and the end of Camelot... In 1976, Rob honorably left the Air Force to help raise his growing family. Rob has had many interesting opportunities in the Information Technology field, ranging from The Wall Street Journal, The Dallas Morning News, Aerospace technologist for General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin, Computer Instructor, Programmer, Systems Analyst/Specialist, Certified IT Project Manager for Shaw Industries, Computer Operations Manager for National Savings and Trust, and Senior Business Analyst for Wachovia Securities. In his church callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Rob has served as a Bishop and Stake High Councilor among other various callings as he has lived in Texas, California, Virginia, Illinois, Georgia and halfway around the world. Rob's alma mater is The University of Texas at Arlington where he earned his bachelor's degree in Business and majored in Management Information Systems. Rob dedicated his first book, From Here to Everywhere, in loving memory of his first wife, Diana Lee James Joseph, who died September 3, 1981, at the age of 33. Awards and Recognitions Rob was recognized by the Dalton Writers Group for his entry "Family Times" in their annual Butch Couch writing contest. The Author/Poet was also recognized by the http://www.poeticaljourneys.com/ website for his entry, 'Touched by the Spirit'. Click above to read it. He was recognized by the Lockheed Management Association for his ten years volunteer service in the Junior Achievement program in the public schools. The Longhorn Council of the Boy Scouts of America recognized him for 4 years of service teaching the Computer merit badge at Computer Camp. His most prized recognition however, is as husband to Deloris and father to 9 children: Tiffini, Christi, Robert, Lily, Andreya, Vivian, Rusty, David Michael, and Dorthea Marie; As well as "Grand-Pa" to 12 grandchildren: Ashley, Alex, Preston, Katelynnd, Kirklyn, Pasha, Rebecca, Mattie, Morgan, Adam, Lillian Jolie and Genevieve Sunshine.
Rob can be reached at everywhere.bizland@gmail.com.
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