Daniel G. T. Swarthout grew up on the banks of the Colorado River, in a small town called Big River, California. He is the second oldest of six children, all of whom are adopted. S...view moreDaniel G. T. Swarthout grew up on the banks of the Colorado River, in a small town called Big River, California. He is the second oldest of six children, all of whom are adopted. Swarthout enjoys movies and a good story, something to keep him captivated in his free time. He also enjoys writing poetry. He now lives in mid-Missouri with his four-year-old boxer, Obsidian.view less