Ross Ponderson is a retired IT guy from the USA. A former software developer, he now pens actual words in the hope that millions of people will enjoy them. The stories he loves to write are those depicting ordinary people meeting extraordinary challenges with extraordinary courage, strength, and determination. He's a firm believer in happy endings. He has enjoyed writing since his grammar school days when essay assignments delighted him while provoking groans of pain from his classmates. He wishes now that he would’ve made a few extra bucks by ghostwriting essays for his classmates. When away from his word processor, he enjoys reading (books on writing, wouldn’t you know!), railroading, Subway sandwiches, history, exploring the Internet, documentaries, museums of any kind, 1970s music, wishing he had become a professional musician, and strolling through the local malls in search of new story ideas. He ALWAYS brakes for McDonald’s Iced Coffee, book shops, and music stores. “Child of Privilege” is his debut novel; his second novel is currently being first-drafted. Hopefully, many more will follow.