Born in Montana, Grant grew up in the mountains of Montana and Colorado giving him insights and perspectives useful in creation of this fictional account. He returned to Montana in his late 20's, and has had a deep connection with the western region of the state throughout his life. Grant also connected with meditation and followed the teachings of Taoism 45 years of his life, seeing a deep need by everyone for its application to dealing with the challenges they struggle with in their present modern day existence.