​Raised in New Jersey, I lived and worked in Washington, D.C., for 20 years. I settled into life in an agricultural reserve just outside the small town of Poolesville, Maryland, in the summer of 2015.

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First, the career basics: For ten years, I taught medieval literature for the University of Maryland University College on the Shady Grove and College Park campuses. Since 1999, I've been part of the team at PhotoAssist, Inc., where I've helped the U.S. Postal Service research and develop more than 200 stamps and stamp sheets on a dizzying array of subjects, including military history, Hollywood legends, the American Revolution, African American history, postal history, Islamic holidays, popular culture, and fine art.

When I started writing nearly 30 years ago, I didn't want to pursue only my own eclectic interests; I also wanted to be able to meet the needs of others. In addition to my books about history and translations of medieval poetry, I've contributed to lifestyle magazines and reference encyclopedias, and I've helped promote two community art centers with press releases, blog posts, and successful grant applications. A few years ago, I even wrote a cemetery brochure. Breadth and versatility are important to me. If I were a classical guitarist, I'd want to enjoy playing both "Smoke on the Water" and Bach.

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As of spring 2026, I'm researching or writing three books and probably won't be taking on new freelance work for a while, but I like knowing who's out there. Feel free to send me a note at:

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jeffsypeck - at- gmail - dot - com

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