Russ Porter lives in Richfield, Ohio with his wife Vicki, their dogs, Pete a blind toy fox terrier, Roxanne an adopted mixed breed, and Tac, a kitten found under their hosta plants. They live near the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, where Russ enjoys cross country skiing, hiking and biking, as he contemplates his next story. Russ has been writing since a teenager and is now focusing on finishing his first novel, Peninsula, a thriller. Although unpublished, he’s still undaunted, continually working on short stories, all with a slant towards the supernatural and macabre, enjoying every minute he’s creating.