Tracy Stewart (1963-Present) was born in Anniston, Alabama and grew up in Piedmont, Alabama. He has resided in nearby Jacksonville, Alabama since 1988. For twenty-eight years he has worked in the information technology field with the Department of Defense and the Department of Justice. His first book, "Dying Was Not On My Agenda," was written during his cancer battle and was inspired by his son, Dane, and his late father, Ray T. Stewart. His vision and passion for living a fulfilled life is evident in his writing and his approach towards life.