Dwayne Pugh was raised in Ripley, West Virginia. He was educated at every college east of the Mississippi River and finally received his degree in getting-on-with-life from the College of Obvious Conclusions. He loves to write and tell stories. His interests include music theory and magic tricks. His favorite day of the year is the Fourth of July. Dwayne travels extensively with his wife and two cats, and draws inspiration from people and places outside his own little world. He loves going home to Ripley to touch base with his family.