Jerome Peterson was born in Rockford, Illinois. While listening to music in high school, he began writing poetry. From there, he added songwriting, short stories, articles, and nov...view moreJerome Peterson was born in Rockford, Illinois. While listening to music in high school, he began writing poetry. From there, he added songwriting, short stories, articles, and novels. Jerome also likes to sketch. He is the author of Leaving Family Behind, Thumb Flagging, and The Mind is Sorry The Body Suffers. Jerome has been married for forty-three years. He has two daughters, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Jerome lives with his wife, Carolyn, and their dog, Freddie, in Sparks, Nevada.view less