The storytelling gene was inescapable. Jeff is the product of a father whose daredevil adventures personified the rebellious preacher's son, a Choctaw mother, and a veritable cast of characters in the family that made for lots of "Did you hear about?" stories, as well as the inevitable oral histories.Influenced by martial arts, trigonometry, Star Wars, and ice cream, Jeff finally decided what he wanted to be when he grew up--which should happen any day now--an author.Jeff currently resides just outside of Houston, Texas. He is happily married to a wonderful woman, has three grown children, one grandchild, and is currently waiting to become a grandfather for the second time.