F. C Holmes was born in Ontario and raised in Western Canada, where the Rocky Mountains inspired his lifelong love of adventure and storytelling. A skilled climber and expert skier, he also built a successful career in the oil and gas industry after earning degrees in business and forensic accounting. During the pandemic, he turned to writing flash fiction, publishing Corners of My Mind and contributing to The Wicked Shadow Press. Mr. Holmes continues to draw creative energy from Canada’s wild terrain and his own diverse experiences.