The author was born in Amelia County, Virginia, and currently resides in Goochland County with his wife of 43 years, Patsy. Retired from life insurance sales and management, Al fulfilled his dream of purchasing land in the rural community and building his own home in the woods. When he is not writing, he enjoys working on projects in his wood working shop, including furniture for family members and friends. As the last surviving son of the sharecropper, it is important to him to keep his parents "alive" for the children grandchildren.
