Colin Ruthven was born in Sweetgrass, Montana, but grew up in Canada with dual citizenship. He left Canada in 1954 and served in the United States Marine Corps, becoming a fighter ...view moreColin Ruthven was born in Sweetgrass, Montana, but grew up in Canada with dual citizenship. He left Canada in 1954 and served in the United States Marine Corps, becoming a fighter pilot and serving two tours in Vietnam. He retired as a lieutenant colonel after twenty-one years and enjoyed a second career as an illustrator with The Commercial Appeal in Memphis, Tennessee. He lives in Memphis with his wife, Alice, where he writes and paints.view less