Jack GannonWhile Jack usually writes with co-author Cyndi Williams-Barnier, receiving 5-star awards for three of their joint novels, and one 5-star award for his solo Christmas book, "I Walked In Santa's Boots", which was the book that launched YBR Publishing. hey have four other books together, and after a few planning sessions he is at work on the next two in their "Task Force" series.Jack's career was in print media, starting as a carrier for The Beaufort Gazette before a summer job as an intern reporter. He later returned to the Gazette as the mailroom supervisor, working his way up in the Circulation Department to Circulation System Manager for both the Gazette and The Island Packet. After 23 years in management, Jack entered retirement.From 1993 to 2016, Jack also appeared as Santa Claus for Beaufort, SC, and the surrounding areas of upper Beaufort County. Although he retired from the couple dozen major events he anchored every year as St. Nick, he continued to appear at a couple smaller events in neighboring Jasper County for children's events as well as Toys For Tots. Jack was given a Toys For Tots pin from attending US Marines for his years helping to gather toys for needy children. His "Santa's Boots" book showcases his over two decades of major event appearances. He finally hung up his Red Coat after 30 years. Read More Read Less