I am a gay man who grew up in Hazard, KY. My father was a coalminer and that is the inspiration I had for the book. I also enjoyed the natural beauty that surrounded me growing up so I draw on thos...view moreI am a gay man who grew up in Hazard, KY. My father was a coalminer and that is the inspiration I had for the book. I also enjoyed the natural beauty that surrounded me growing up so I draw on those images when reflecting on the human codition.view less