After retiring from a career in information systems, Bruce Baker taught English Literature and Writing to middle school students, primarily Hispanic, first and second generation, immigrants. He is also an accomplished photographer and has won awards for his work at the State Fair of Oklahoma. He has published op-ed pieces in the Daily Oklahoman as well as short stories in a local church publication. His first major work, The Choice, is nearing publication.. Mr. Baker lives with his wife Deborah in Oklahoma City.