Background
Woods, James Melvin was born in Weona, Arkansas, United States. Son of Virgil Neff and Ethel Marie (Burns) Woods.
Woods, James Melvin was born in Weona, Arkansas, United States. Son of Virgil Neff and Ethel Marie (Burns) Woods.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Pierce College, Woodland Hills, California, 1958. Postgraduate, Moorpark College, Ventura, California, 1962.
Technology editor Litton Industries, Canoga Park, California, 1960—1973. Editor various magazines Petersen Public Company, Los Angeles, 1973—1979. Field editor Guns Magazine, Pubrs.
Development Corporation, San Diego, 1979—1985. Independent author/editor Tucson, since 1985. Technology editor Honeywell, Inc.
Contract author Omega Group. Technical writer/editor Hughes Aircraft. Technical writer Radio Corporation of America Service Company.
With United States Navy, 1953-1957.
Member of Outdoor Writers of America, Society Technology Writers and Publications, Society Southwestern Authors, American Society Journalists and Authors.
Married Sandra Isobel Mitchell, June 15, 1959 (divorced July 1969). Children: James Gregory, Lauro Jo. Married Jacqueline Ann Summers, May 16, 1970.