Lowell Sheppard

Lowell Sheppard lives in a solar powered log house on a hillside in Central Japan with his wife and border collie. He has authored several books including Boys Becoming Men, Chasing the Cherry the Blossom, and Never Too Late and has written articles and columns for numerous Newspapers and Magazines. Lowell works for HOPE International Development Agency (http://www.hope-international.com) and is also a keen long distance cyclist organizing rides with his friends at Japan Coast to Coast (http://www.japanc2c.com) a volunteer cycling group. As a social entrepreneur, Since March 11th, 2011, Lowell has been deeply involved in the `Rebirth and Return to Self Reliance` of communities in the Tsunami Stricken areas of East Japan. His most recent book, Story of Jud, a short story, is his first venture into fiction. He is currently working on a novel set in the murky and arcane underworld of Japan. Lowell`s books are now published digitally by Crash Bang Books (http://www.crashbangbooks.com) and you can read about his books at http://www.lowellsheppard.com