J P HaysJ.P. Hays is the Chicago-born author who, following the loss of his father, began writing as an exercise to work through his grief while also hoping to gain some insight into an important question raised after his father's death. What his sister initally called "a love letter to Dad" has been adapted by J.P. into the surprising story of Creating Cain, based on the true story of his father's life from 1957 to 1966 and the impact the Chicago mob had on the events of his life.J.P. completed many years in law enforcement as a police officer and is now retired, choosing to leave the cold and snow behind to enjoy life in the Smoky Mountains of Southeastern Tennessee. Today, he still applies lessons learned from his father and continues to be dedicated to the importance of family. He is a supportive and loving husband and father to his children and is now an adoring grandfather to three beautiful granddaughters. And who knows? Maybe one of them will be inspired to write a book about him someday. Read More Read Less