Born in 1940, in southeastern Kansas during a rebound from the great depression, Jared had a rough beginning. At the age of fourteen he struck out to see what the world had to offer. He has worked as a cowboy, a jockey in quarter horse races, a rodeo rider, a rodeo clown, and more. Because of his broad experience, Jared has written several award winning books which include, historical fiction, western, action adventure, young adult and children's books. Meet Jared and listen to an excerpt from one of his books.