Joseph D ColbyBorn in Stockton, California, Joe lived and attended school there before moving to Merced and then Fresno. Growing up in the San Joaquin Valley, Joe has pulled from his childhood memories many events, stories, and personal experiences. In fact, many ho know Joe say the protagonist in the story, Trip, is actually Joe's alter ego. Though Joe did wear bib overalls for a short time - while helping his father in construction - the retired army sergeant insists that is where the similarities end. Joe now resides with his lovely wife, Ami, in Burleson, Texas. They're proud parents of two grown daughters Hilary Zumbrennen and Elizabeth Rodgers. Read More Read Less