S W StrackbeinBorn and raised in rural Wisconsin, Steven started writing science fiction and fantasy while in the military. With a background in Psychology and Mental Health, his life's work has been the study of the mind, behavior, and those particular occasions hen differing minds and alternative behaviors do not coalesce. Steven's writing attempts to capture the truly remarkable way humans interact and represent that humanness played out in the extraordinary.Steven is a member of the Wisconsin Writers Association, has attended their sponsored Novel-In-Progress Bookcamp and Writing Retreat, and has been a part of a local writing group for several years. He is married to his best friend and sole inspiration Tanya, the love of his life, a kind but demanding critic, and the only person he writes for intending to impress. She is also his biggest support. With a love of cooking and travel, they live in a semi-rural town with their dogs Amber, a young-at-heart rescue, and Jax a playful ball of puppy-like energy. Read More Read Less