In addition to writing, he worked at various times as a hospital orderly, computer consultant, slush pile reader, and copy editor.

Throughout his career as a sociologist, he also worked as a computer consultant developing applications for many educational, governmental and business organizations.

Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked as a bartender, a computer consultant, and an insurance specialist.

King's background includes work as a private computer consultant in troubleshooting and training, combining her knowledge of adult education with computer technology in faculty and staff development.

Although his father, a computer consultant, was willing to volunteer as a coach, school policy required the presence of a teacher, and no teacher was willing to serve.