D. Nathan Hilliard lives in Spring, Texas with his veterinarian wife, two children, assorted rodents, and a little old lady of a cat. He draws his inspiration from a childhood living in different small Texas towns, accented by teen years spent in western New Mexico. He has experienced life through a diverse collection of jobs ranging from meter reading and being an assistant manager at a convenience store, to working at cotton gins, window factories, and uranium mills. After coming down with Charcot Marie Tooth (CMT) at the turn of the century, Mr. Hilliard now happily settles for tending house, raising his kids, and exploring the field of writing. His adventures in writing and househusbandry can be followed at http://adarkandstormyblog.blogspot.com/