Lee DuCote has traveled throughout the world, researching cultures, people, and historical accounts to create his stories. A native of Louisiana, he writes to give hope and encouragement to others, as well as to entertain and spark the imagination. Lee lives in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas with his wife, and family, and pet raccoon is the author of Fields of Alicia. You can visit him and see more at www.leeducote.com or follow him on twitter @leeducote.