Peter P ParriePeter Parrie grew up along the shores of Lake Ponchartrain, in Louisiana. His extended family hails from southwestern Louisiana and Barcelona, Spain. A 30-year career in broadcasting provided Peter with opportunities to travel throughout the US. and abroad. He was immersed in a multitude of cultures, from the U.S., Europe, Asia and Central America. During these sojourns, he amassed story ideas, plot lines and anecdotes for use in his novels.

Peter was raised in a culture of family-owned businesses; from restaurants to auto-repair shops, and technology-based companies to art galleries. At an early age he watched and learned as family-built businesses through hard work, perseverance, and the relationships they developed with their employees and customers.

When he is not writing, Peter spends time on the golf course, riding motorcycles with his life-long friends, and traveling the U.S. exploring the various cultures, traditions, and people. Read More Read Less