Douglas J TawlksDoug grew up in the Central Valley of California where he discovered true adventure at the age of 16 when he found a living faith in God. His mother and stepfather nurtured the spirit of risk in their four children through tough love and spontaneous dventures. His interests include photography, love of the outdoors, traveling the world and hanging out with the characters in his books (most of whom he based on some of the amazing friends and family members in his life). Doug lives in Northern California with his wife and best friend, Shari, and his faithful German shepherd, Jasmine. He is an associate pastor as well as the director of the LifeBridge, an organization that combines counseling and inner-healing prayer to bring freedom to individuals struggling to find their destiny. Read More Read Less