I have been fascinated with history in general and medieval history in particular since fourth grade, when I opened my history book to find an illustration of two knights in armor. That led to a degree in history from Duke University, followed by an M.D., after which my focus turned to serving as a physician in adolescent medicine. In working with teenagers throughout my career, I observed how the teen years are a time of seeking meaning, purpose, and identity. The paths of the main characters in Two Kingdoms reflect this adolescent journey. When I am trying to understand Scripture, sometimes a story comes into my head that helps me make sense of it. A lifelong fan of parable and allegory, I began writing short stories for family members after I retired. Two Kingdoms was born from one of these stories. Read more at twokingdoms.pub.