"Using the pen name of W. J. Humphrey, William began writing fiction after retiring from careers with a religious publisher and office supplies sales. He is a lifelong resident of Nashville, Tennessee. He grew up during the golden age of westerns on television and epic western movies. His favorite western authors are Louis L'Amour, William Johnstone, and Ralph Compton. ""The Chicago Kid"" is the third book in his Wright Family Saga series. The first two are ""A New Land; A New Life"" and ""Trouble On All Sides."""