Byron Motley is a singer, songwriter, filmmaker, lecturer, and photographer. He was inspired to co-author Ruling Over Monarchs, Giants, and Stars after growing up listening to his father, Bob Motley, recount his adventures umpiring in the Negro Leagues. When he s not busy performing with such luminaries as Patti LuPone, Barbara Streisand, and Natalie Cole, Motley can be found recording his own music and perfecting his photography. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.