J. C. Meyer was born in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of a Lutheran minister who moved every seven years. J. C. was raised in Michigan, schooled in Wisconsin and Illinois, and after teaching for nine years and earning a masters degree in composition and conducting, became a music writer/producer in Nashville, where he currently lives. He won awards in the American Song Festival in the gospel and pop categories, and wrote and produced hundreds of musical commercials for radio, TV, and convention themes. Working among musicians, singers, arrangers, and studio engineers made him aware of the unique talents and skills that everyone has in some capacity. Knowing some miss their calling, or ignore their creative side, he felt lead to write about his observations. Light a Creative Fire encourages readers to find or rediscover creative pursuits that have been bestowed on them by the Creator. J. C. currently writes a blog that presents a spiritual outlook on everyday life, called playdavidsharp.com, and welcomes subscribers to his bi-weekly musings.