Greg Severson is a retired pathologist who is married with one big happy blended family of five children and twelve grandkids. He grew up in Le Mars, Iowa, the town the book is set...view moreGreg Severson is a retired pathologist who is married with one big happy blended family of five children and twelve grandkids. He grew up in Le Mars, Iowa, the town the book is set in, and currently lives in Omaha, Nebraska. He and his wife Deb enjoy traveling, hiking, and skiing, and once in a while she'll even agree to keep him company while he enjoys an occasional cigar. Greg loves the outdoors and all animals, particularly dogs, and has a special place in his heart for his old bulldog, Wendy.view less