Jay F. Down was born and raised in Arkansas. He taught mathematics in Arkansas, Texas, and Maryland. Downs and his wife have three children and live in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He is the author of...view moreJay F. Down was born and raised in Arkansas. He taught mathematics in Arkansas, Texas, and Maryland. Downs and his wife have three children and live in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He is the author of Words From Within, a book of poetry, and also collaborated with his wife and daughter to create a children's book entitled The Flutterfly. A Country Divided is his first novel.view less