Les Capouya was born in what is now Zimbabwe in South Central Africa. He left Africa for the United States at the age of 17; however, Africa has never let go of his heart. Les holds a BA in Industrial Design from Auburn University. He has spent much of his career in the IT field and is the owner of an IT practice. In addition to writing fiction and poetry, Les enjoys traveling internationally, reading, cooking, and gardening. Les's unique background, coupled with his creative side, has enabled him to write stories that are heart wrenching and authentic.