Late-blooming author who wrote and self-published his first novel at the spry young age of 53. Spalding began his career as an author when he was twelve writing stories about his neighborhood friends. His poetry and nonfiction were published in regional and national magazines while he was in college. He has written technical manuals, promotional materials, national advertisements, news releases, and training programs for numerous clients, including two Fortune 100 companies. This is his first novel. Second jobs he has held down to support his writing habit include marketing executive, ad agency account exec, Schwan Man, and caregiver for individuals with disabilities. Spalding is a single father with one son, Derek. He lives in Saint Joseph, Missouri.