Corbin, Kentucky is in the valleys nestled within the gritty foothills of the Appalachia Mountains. From there was born a man named Harlinn Draper.His mother, an English teacher whose words instilled with wisdom and intrigue, gifted him a love for storytelling from a young age. His father, railroader with a strength as steely as the tracks he worked on, inheriting a sense of resilience and grit that would shape Harlinn's character.From the depths of the Kentucky foothills, Harlinn's imagination soared to places unknown, fueled by a lifelong obsession with horror movies that bordered on disturbing. The gore on the big screen captivated him, planting seeds of terror and fascination that would bloom in his mind like twisted vines tangled with nightmares.Inspired by literary giants such as Stephen King, whose words vividly describe terror, Cormac McCarthy's stark prose left an undeniable mark. Of course, cant forget fellow Kentucky native, Hunter S. Thompson’s major influence shaping his writing style with raw, unfiltered truths.Born in the year 1984, during his toddler years he was raised by a single mother who worked tirelessly to provide for him and his sister. In 1989, just before Harlinn began kindergarten, his mother remarried and the family relocated to Warren, Ohio. This was a big change for young Harlinn, who was excited at the presence of two older stepbrothers and a stepfather. After graduating high school in 2003, Harlinn was unsure of his future. He dabbled in college, switching majors and never quite finding his passion. Eventually, he entered the workforce with a strong determination, stong back, and stiff work ethic. Harlinn's resilience, hard work, and dedication paid off as he quickly rose through the ranks and became a valuable member of the company he worked for. Today, Harlinn is a happily enjoying life with his beautiful wife and their amazing son. Always an animal lover, they have a dog named Gucci and a cat named Stoli. Read more about this authorRead less about this author