The author was born in Schenectady, New York, and moved to Louisville , Kentucky, as a toddler. Having lived in several central Kentucky cities, ending up on a small farm in a rural county, Nelson ...view moreThe author was born in Schenectady, New York, and moved to Louisville , Kentucky, as a toddler. Having lived in several central Kentucky cities, ending up on a small farm in a rural county, Nelson developed a love of nature, the bright colors of nature, and a keen observance of animals. After traveling all over the United States, Nelson is always happy to return home to his “little cabin in the woods.”view less