Schwendy, Kent M.: - Kent Schwendy wants to live in a world where everyone has choices, where the half-million bees he keeps never sting, and where The Elements of Style are always utilized.A military veteran trained as an engineer and urban planner, Kent balances his day job as a corporate executive with his passion for writing. He believes that everyone is the sum of their experiences and seeks to create fictional characters that feel as real as possible. As a natural storyteller, he loves to explore how different perceptions can impact interpretations of events.He lives in Connecticut with his wife, two cats, and a turtle named Zip.