Jeff was born in Detroit, MI. The oldest of four (he has three younger sisters, one of whom is also a published author), Jeff moved to the Dallas, TX area at age six. Jeff graduated from Plano High School, then attended Texas Tech and Southern Methodist University. After graduating with a degree in journalism, he spent his working career in the corporate world. In his spare time, Jeff is active in finding homes for shelter rescue dogs (several of whom are his roommates), volunteering, and spending time with his girlfriend, Carrie. Jeff currently resides in The Colony, Texas. His published titles are "Elf Off The Shelf," "How Tuffy Got His Bark," and "A Home for Bella."