John Foley is a writer, artist, and teacher in Prescott Valley, Arizona. His novels include Hoops of Steel, which was named a Book for the Teen-Age by the New York Public Library, and his freelance work has appeared in Alaska Magazine, Sail Magazine, and many other publications. His paintings have been juried into many shows, both locally and nationally, and he has been an artist-in-residence at several national parks. You can see his work at johnafoleyjr.com.