M Daniel SmithM. Daniel Smith is a prolific author of historical fiction, speculative and literary fiction, mysteries and thrillers. The Red Path, the first book in the Legacy's Road series, is his debut historical novel.He particularly enjoys writing about strongwilled, feisty women and the men they love, showing them in moments of emotional turmoil, introspective conversation, and physical closeness. Coming from a blue-collar background, raised with two older sisters and strong female role models, Daniel enjoys exploring the interplay between wives and husbands, siblings, and people meeting, then falling in love.As a voracious reader who began reading all the books in his parents' library when he was five, he cut his teeth on a wide range of subject matters, covering war, romance, historical novels, and the like.A life-long Mainer, he is continually inspired by the wild natural beauty of his home state. Now retired, Daniel spends his time writing the type of novels he grew up with, telling his character's stories as clearly and as honestly as possible. Learn more about Daniel and his books at www.bayledgespress.com. Read More Read Less