Author Robert Saltzman was raised in Brooklyn but spent most of his adult life in Chicago. He invents the characters in his writing by drawing upon his childhood memories and flair for the dramatic. With a writing style that is real and never sugar coated or phony, Saltzman endeavors to entertain his readers. Finally realizing his longtime dream, his debut novel Salty and The Serpent is set to release after taking six years to create. Saltzman is the proud father of a Marine Corps veteran and has two beautiful grandchildren. He is currently retired and living in Florida.