C. Ray Smith, Jr. is a graduate of Texas A & M University, with a bachelor's degree in Business Management. After working in the business world he returned to Texas A & M to become...view moreC. Ray Smith, Jr. is a graduate of Texas A & M University, with a bachelor's degree in Business Management. After working in the business world he returned to Texas A & M to become a teacher and coach. While there for the second time he also earned a master's degree in Education – Curriculum and Instruction. After teaching in various size school systems, C. Ray currently teaches high school social studies and is a boys’ basketball coach in the Houston area.
He is actively involved in his church in the youth and music ministries, and recently traveled to Israel to further his education.
C. Ray began the writing project as a relaxation tool while teaching in North Texas. Many of his students enjoyed reading excerpts, commenting on the story, and encouraging him to finish and attempt to get the tale published.
While at A & M as a graduate student, he met Matt Robertson, with whom he shared interests in sports, medieval fantasy, and tactical games. After the encouragement from his students, C. Ray talked Matt into adding ideas and suggestions for the story.
Matt Robertson also earned his at Texas A & M University, and afterwards continued his studies to receive his JD and practices law.view less