About the author
Alton lives in Galveston, Texas. He is an avid outdoorsman, and enjoys hiking, fishing, flying aircraft, traveling, and introducing his grandchildren to the wonders of nature. He owned and operated a retail business for 25 years before selling in 2010. He is currently a real estate agent and splits his time between his two homes located in Texas and the mountains of northern New Mexico. He has been married to his wife for almost 44 years, has three grown children and five grandchildren.