Sam McClanahan, a fifth generation Tennessean, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and a master's degree in education from Middle Tennessee State University. Following a to...view moreSam McClanahan, a fifth generation Tennessean, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and a master's degree in education from Middle Tennessee State University. Following a tour of duty in the U.S. Navy, Sam devoted thirty-four years of his life to his career as an educator. Sam and his wife Elizabeth make their home in the beautiful rolling hills of Rutherford, County near Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Liz and Sam are the parents of two sons and the grandparents of three lovely granddaughters. In addition to writing, Sam enjoys oil painting, reading and listening to good music. In Their Time is his fourth novel.view less