http://www.javier-amaya.us         Javier Amaya javier.amaya@hotmail.com P O Box 47433 Seattle, WA, 98146 http://www.javier-amaya.us I was born in Pereira, Colombia. Started college studies in Social Sciences and History in Colombia and Europe. Completed my studies at the University of Washington with a Master's degree in Public Health. I have been working for Public Health in Seattle since 1988 and most recently joined the University of Washington. Alternating with my career in health, I have served as a correspondent and contributor for several Spanish language newspapers and magazines from Colombia, England, France and the United States since 1986. I reside in Seattle with my wife Olga and my two children. Books Cuentos de amor y distancia (Tales of Love and Distance) Fiction in Spanish. (La Cigarra Editions, Seattle. 2001 ISBN: 0-9679226-0-7) Crónicas desde Seattle (Chronicles from Seattle) Non-fiction in Spanish (La Cigarra Editions, Seattle. 2004 ISBN: 0-9679226-1-5) Other Literary Activities: At present, I am seeking to complete a major literary work that explores the human challenges of young people and armed violence in Latin-America during the 80's.