Timothy C. Hobbs (1950 - ) was born in Temple, Texas. His older brother was a lover of horror movies and literature. Tim naturally followed his brother's lead and was seduced by all things that go bump in the night. Tim started writing horror stories in the sixth grade and has never stopped since. Tim has published two novels - Veils, and The Pumpkin Seed; one novella - The Smell of Ginger; and a collection of short stories - Mothertrucker and Other Stories. Two more novels - Music Box Sonata, and Maiden Fair are currently being prepared for future publication.Tim is retired from the Veteran's Administration Hospital and currently resides in Robinson, Texas with his wife Donna Walker-Nixon, who is also a published author.