Robert Lay lives in the middle of the United States of America with a wonderful wife, two incredible children, four cats and one dog—all of whom have a lot of personality and take turns gleefully running his life. He has an advanced degree from Saint Louis University and is renowned for his ability to make a spectacular Martini or Manhattan. In addition to being author, publisher, chief cook and bottle washer, Robert also has the ability to write unedited, self-aggrandizing blurbs about himself for his book and author's page.