Name: Frederick Hill
Age: 68
Title: Writer, Lawyer, Cyclist, Cook & Dog Lover
Married/Single: Single but deeply committed
Kids: 2 plus 7 grandchildren
City you live in: Scottsdale
A typical day in my life includes…
everything after coffee; cycling 25-30 miles, writing, cooking dinner, meditating and loving on my girl and our three dogs.
I was born…
in Pittsburgh, where I attended the University of Pittsburgh, undergrad and law school.
My favorite thing about Arizona…
can’t really name just one thing. I love the mountains, the weather, the people, Grand Canyon, Sedona, sunsets and desert nights. Most especially, Arizona has a vibrancy that’s infectious, especially in Scottsdale.
I’m listening to…
Pandora Radio when working, usually the Boney James or Streetwize stations.
My family…
is unique and precious. Lots of aunts, uncles and cousins. All achievers and loving people.
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be…
Mother Teresa.
One thing I cannot live without…
love and hope.
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
a police officer, which I was for nearly five years – Pennsylvania State Trooper.
I’m inspired by…
strength, honor and kindness.
The one person who motivates me is…
do I have to name just one? People who understand that to change the world you have to start with yourself.
If I could change anything in the world, it would be…
world peace! Okay, maybe that’s too complicated. How about Americans; all Americans relearn the concept of respect and civility toward one another.
The perfect day would be…
wait, I thought every day was perfect! Okay, 25-mile bike ride followed by a full body massage, then having dinner and a great wine with my girlfriend, Simone.
My first job was…
supermarket cashier/stock boy.
My favorite escape…
anywhere in the Caribbean.
My life…
is like a most-watched prime-time series: love, adventure, drama, suspense, surprises, cliff hangers and reruns!
I’m currently working on…
my second novel, entitled Assassin’s Notes.
Always…
be kind to others.
Never…
be hateful.
Favorite Quote…
“And now these three remain; faith, hope and love. And the Greatest of these is LOVE.”
Biggest Dream…
to own a bi-coffee shop (bikes & coffee & sandwiches) in Scottsdale with a second shop in the Hamptons.
My Pet Peeve(s)…
self-centered people.
More about Fred ….
Frederick Hill is the author of Bank Notes, published in 2018 and available in e-book, hard copy and paperback from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple’s iBook and Lulu Publications. It’s a mystery-thriller about a Wall Street Banker whose past experience in law enforcement comes back to impact his life and the lives of those he loves. It’s been described by readers as “a page-turner,” “fantastic,” and “an amazing read.”
Fred has enjoyed a remarkably diverse career, which includes Pennsylvania State Trooper, practicing law, serving on The Pardons Board, Judicial Conduct Board and The Supreme Court Attorney’s Disciplinary Board for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Adjunct Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, lobbying Congress, and CMO for JPMorgan Chase, Westinghouse and McDonnell Douglas (now The Boeing Company). In his corporate experience, Fred and his team developed award winning advertising campaigns, announced merger and acquisitions and handled crisis communications involving market downturns and even plane crashes. He also developed real estate in the British Virgin Islands and owned and operated restaurants in the BVI and Manhattan. In addition to writing, Fred is an avid cyclist and cook. He shares his recipes with followers on Instagram and on the Bank Notes website. http://www.banknotesfwhill.com. Since 2014, Fred, his girlfriend Simone and their three dogs, Grace, Charlie and Einstein have lived in Scottsdale AZ with a summer home in the Hamptons.
