Gary Hays lives in Florida with his with Kim. As both a former military brat and military veteran, he has traveled a great deal of the world. As a musician he has spent many nights in smoke filled dimly lit lounges amid the drunken masses. His ability to find humor in diversity, is uncanny. The tragic loss of his war veteran son to suicide has been the source of reflection, pain, inspiration and a deeper understanding of life and all it entails. Though his writings are largely based on real life experiences, they are often embellished with quirkiness and approached in a unique way.