Travis ShortLieutenant Commander Travis E Short, U.S. Navy, Retired, has authored several books. He grew up in the coal mining town of Jenkins, KY, the heart of the Appalachian coalfields, where he gained an appreciation for the struggles and hardships of everydy Americans like him and his family. He drew on these experiences to bring Anna's story to life. He has a degree in Engineering Sciences from the U.S. Navy Postgraduate School and has held managed and owned companies in the machinery manufacturing and shipbuilding industries. He resides in Dahlonega, Georgia, with his chief encourager, Shirley Adams. Read More Read Less