John B Franz

Dr. John Franz spent four years living and working in Congo/Zaire as a young adult. He taught American dependents, managed a dorm for missionary children, learned to speak Lingala and absorbed many stories of Congo’s early days. These experiences inform his writing, as do insights from graduate degrees he holds in social work and psychology. He is retired from an award-winning career as a university professor, counselor and consultant. His two memoirs (Congo Dawn & The Mango Bloom, Outskirts Press) describe his Congo adventures. His novels (Congo Shadows & The Mabamba Return) build on research done on TCKs and Congo history. Dr. Franz resides in Clovis, California with his wife, BJ, a former MK from Congo. They have two grown daughters. He enjoys cycling, travel, nature photography and his four grandchildren.. Author website: http://johnbfranz.weebly.com