Growing up on a family farm, Paul Bruce learned the value of hard work and developed a deep appreciation for working outdoors in all kinds of weather. After graduating from a small-town high school, he put himself through junior college and went on to earn his bachelor's degree. He then became a junior high school math teacher. Seizing the opportunity to attend graduate school, Paul earned his master’s degree in math and statistics and transitioned to the financial services industry, initially training as an actuary.

His career in the financial sector spanned several decades and involved various writing tasks, from memos and reports to extensive documents resulting from in-depth analysis. Paul worked with some of the USA’s largest and most recognizable investment firms before eventually owning and managing his own consulting company.

    Throughout his career, Paul served on various committees with organizations like the Society of Actuaries. He frequently spoke at conferences and contributed to newsletters and performance guides. He also published an opinion piece for Internal Auditor Magazine.

    Upon retiring from his consulting company, Paul turned his attention to writing essays and fiction. This volume marks the publication of his first novel.