The author is a lifelong resident of Western New York, living with his wife and four children and four grandchildren. An avid reader since childhood, he is also a trivia freak, history buff, and collector of eclectic Depression-era relics. He loves a good story, whether it's his own or one told by another. He relishes life in the slow lane, believing the journey is as important as the destination. Among his favorite authors are Louis L'Amour, Stephen King, and Robert Frost, although he still cherishes a fond nostalgia for "See Spot run!" and Dr. Seuss.