Before beginning The Journals of Evergreen Isle series, author J.G. Kemp taught high school Earth and Space Science, Biology, and Physics, and earned degrees in both Education, and Visual and Performing Arts. He enjoys mountain climbing, stargazing, visiting National Parks, and exploring alleyways and old trails. Some of his favorite authors are: Richard Feynman, John Muir, E.B. White, Roald Dahl, and Laura Ingalls Wilder. He lives in Colorado Springs, CO, with his lovely family, abundant sunshine, a sprawling backyard garden, and the great mountains ever calling him home.