Robert Joseph's first novel DIVA was published by Berkley in 1975 and subsequently optioned for a motion picture by Liberty Artists. Since then, he has published 21 other works of fiction and non-fiction including the novel THE LAST SEASON which was purchased by Showcase Entertainment for which he also wrote the screenplay. THE LAST SEASON is currently slated for production in the near future. His present Raff Rafferty Mystery Series of which #9 BAD BLOOD is currently available on Amazon. He has also written 30 additional screenplays, 7 of which were winners in 11 screenplay competitions. Several of these were optioned and one, THE DIVINE LOVERS, was purchased and produced by Everest Pictures. In addition, he has written for the stage and television -- CBS Playhouse and the series SECRETS OF ISIS and THE DOCTORS PARKER as well. He currently resides in rural Nevada where he can indulge his Sagittarian interest in horses and big dogs.