Don Pingston

Don Pingston grew up in Michigan where he raised a family with his wife Judi. They were married for more than 50 years. Upon Don retiring from a career in construction and Judi retiring from a career in social work, they moved to Key West, Florida to enjoy the island life style. Don began to focus on his writing and drew inspiration from Judi’s experience in a women’s shelter helping abused women. They had discussed for decades how the smallest act of kindness could help people in need. After Judi passed, Don felt a need to tell this story Proof Required and sensed her guiding hand on his shoulder. Don is a father of a son and a daughter, with one grandson, and volunteers at a local hospital. He lives and hikes in Gold Canyon, Arizona with his pit bull Roxy. Proof Required is his debut novel.