J.J. Burke

I was born in Brooklyn NY, and through subsequent moves spent the majority of my formative years in New Rochelle, NY (Westchester County).

I attended the Philadelphia Textile Institute, and have been a prolific reader all of my life. I was first introduced to the joy of free-style writing, and encouraged to pursue it, by my college English Professor.  (I should have listened.)

My business career started in the textile industry, which is where my international travels began.  These travels covered Canada, Northern South America some areas of Central America, Europe, and a number of Caribbean islands; Cuba being the most often visited.

I wrote for my college newspaper and prepared business advertising copy for local and national printed media.  My first exercise in fiction was a demonstrative writing for my older son. I was more than pleased with the results and was “hooked”, but never went any further with writing as a serious pursuit, until now.

​My wife and I currently live in southeastern North Carolina.

My latest work of fiction, The Secret of Black Lake, is featured on this site.

I enjoy woodworking, cooking (I cooked professionally for ten years), and when time permits, fishing and travel.  A favorite enjoyment of mine is dining out, and experiencing new restaurants and cuisines.