R.T. Brown, born May 30, 1953 in Wash., D.C., served USAF '72 to '78, now lives in North Carolina and works as a Contract Engineering Inspector for SEPI Engineering on NCDOT Road projects. Created Eagle Canyon Squadron in the 1980's as a animated adventure and decided to convert story to novel form when collie passed away in 2005 (the collie, Blackie, is a main character in the series). The story is based on author's adventures in Alaska while serving in the Air Force. Author contributes 100% of book proceeds to ASPCA, HSUS, and local animal shelters in honor of his late collie and best friend. Author currently has a shepherd-collie rescue named after another character in story, Greta. With two novels out in the Eagle Canyon Series, the author has at least two more planned until retirement, and then ... who knows?