J.R. Strayve, Jr. was born to a nomadic military family, attending nine schools before entering college. Followingservice in the United States Marine Corps, he raised a family. It is here that he discovered his talent for spinningtales, regaling his young children with spontaneous bedtime stories. Soon his passion for history spoke to him.He spoke back and wrote the epic alternative historical series, Braxton's Century. Book 1 was published in January2021.He is currently co-authoring a sure-to-be best-seller blockbuster nonfiction detailing a Whistleblower's VeteransAdministration exposé.His first novel was and remains controversial: First Spouse of the United States, published in March 2019. A sequel is soon to follow. A short story, The Lieutenant & The Vintner and the novella, Vainglorious are available now.