Everyday People

Travis W. Inman: cattle rancher, missionary, soldier, law enforcement agent, author Travis grew up in West Texas on a cattle ranch, but he became a missionary and journeyed across Central and South America. He later joined the Army and then law enforcement, where he served for twenty years as a federal agent with the Department of Homeland Security. I know him as a funny, talented, multi-published author and Managing Editor for audiobooks for Elk Lake Publishing, Inc. Travis, how do you think your background experiences (cattle rancher, missionary, soldier, federal agent) shaped you into the person you are today? TWI: …

Professor by day, yo-yo slinger the rest of the time! Have you noticed many of those “everyday” kinds of people we meet often turn out to be not so everyday? Luke Renner is such a man. I first met him when I took graphics design classes at a local college. I know him as a kind, helpful person who is highly skilled in all things related to design and video production, but during my senior year, I discovered Luke is more than just a teacher and head of the Digital Media Arts and Design program. He’s a champion yo-yo slinger …

Jessica A. Tanner is a young woman who uses words to build worlds. When she isn’t writing stories full of vivid characters and creatures, Jessica enjoys a view of the Rocky Mountains, takes long walks, and hangs with her many critters. What impresses me about Jessica is that she’s in her twenties and has invested the time and effort needed to become a published author. The writing, revising, editing, and publishing process requires determination and the willingness to learn and apply new skills. An Interview with a debut novelist and world-builder What motivated you to become an author? A love …