Michael Rumbin is now retired and living with his wife in Arizona, close to their daughter and two grandchildren. Previously a marketing executive for several Fortune 500 companies, he traveled the world while living in Philadelphia, San Diego, Sacramento and Los Angeles. He is currently a resident of Laguna Woods Village. Michael plays the banjo and guitar of the folk and bluegrass era. He is a luthier, and writes romance novels set in past times. His books are known for their full-dimensional characters, witty dialog, and captivating story lines that span from diamond heists to cowboy westerns.