J. M. Shepherd is a writer, educator, and lifelong learner with a passion for storytelling and promoting the power of reading. Growing up and receiving his education in Boston, Massachusetts, he later moved to Japan to seek a deeper understanding of the world. Now residing along the border of Arizona’s Saguaro National Forest, he contributes to the field of education by inspiring students to dream beyond their perceived horizons. When not with his fellow teachers and students, he can be found camping in the cooler northern climate with his wife and black Lab or hugging the mountain highway twisties on his Honda 750.