Paul J. Mila retired after a successful corporate career, and now devotes his time to writing, scuba diving around the world, underwater photography, and speaking to groups about ocean conservation. He has enjoyed the opportunity to photograph and dive with Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas, humpback whales in the Dominican Republic and the South Pacific Tonga Islands, diverse sea life in the Cayman Islands, Cozumel, Bonaire, Hawaii, Antigua, and in his home waters off Long Island, NY.

Paul's underwater pictures have been featured in magazines and on web sites related to scuba diving. Following the advice of writers who said to write about what you know and like, he has incorporated the ocean and diving as the core of his writing.

FIREWORKS is his third novel. Diving in the same waters as the characters in his books has enabled him to write with realism, and to describe for non-diving readers the beauty and wonder of exploring our undersea world.

He and his family reside in Carle Place, New York, a small town on Long Island.

The Owner purchased this condo in 2002

I decided to invest in Cozumel for several reasons: First, the residents are consistently friendly and welcoming. Second, the scuba diving and snorkeling in Cozumel are world-class. Finally, my dream was always to own a beachfront property.

I love early morning breakfast on my balcony, watching the dive boats pass by. Or saluting the sunset with a margarita in the evening. It is great to walk out of the condo carrying mask & fins and snorkeling right off the beach. Your choice of Beachy food places or fine dining are only a short walk along the beach. The town of San Miguel is easily accessable, only 8 miles or a 20 minute car ride away.