Michael Shone SR

Michael Shone Sr has always had a “nack” for getting into real life unusual situations. Inspired by the personal touch of violence against women, he began to investigate, through college and on becoming a certified drug and alcohol counselor, his search for a weakness in the ease with which men assault women.

From his grab bag of experiences, coupled with a superior education, he found the “Achilles Heel” of violence. . .his target – Nicotine.

Naturally he wrote his book, “No Smoking 101” as a fantasy adventure. His thinking, most professionals haven’t really lived under enough bridges, been in prison ever, and with diligence picked up cigarette butts from the gutter for years on end. Only a true addict can relate the subtle influences and feelings that cause a person to remain in the clutches of addiction. . .Nicotine being the “Destroyer”.

With passion and precision, Michael gives "Calvin Pstone", the “Star” of the story, the energy to handle his quit smoking cruise to Alaska. . .a trip Calvin has sailed on many times. . .

Oh, no, no. . .the “P” is silent. It’s “stone”. Calvin Pstone.

Michael and his wife Kathy, live on Fidalgo Island, in Anacortes, Washington, gateway to the “Great San Juan Islands” and the “Inland Passage to Alaska”. They build large scale model remote control tugboats for fun and their love of going down to the sea in their ship.