Jim H. Ainsworth is an award-winning author of seven novels, one story collection, one memoir and many newspaper, magazine and blog articles and stories. A former CPA, CFP, CLU and stockbroker, he authored four business books, qualified for the Registry of Financial Planning Practitioners, and was twice named as one of the most influential accountants in America. A former team roper and owner of a western wear and tack store, Jim led a covered wagon and horseback trip across Texas. He is a Distinguished Alumnus of East Texas State University.