Michael PrestonMichael Preston was born on an army base in Louisiana and spent much of his childhood moving around the country. Eventually, he ended up in California and never left. He embarked on a career in telecommunications and real estate appraising after receving his Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. When not writing, Michael enjoys making piles of sawdust in his wood shop, creating tables, clocks, and anything else that catches his interest. He lives with his wife Pat, and their boxer Hope, who likes everybody except cats. Read More Read Less