Allen Kent was born in Washington DC, but has lived west of the Mississippi since his family moved to California when he was less than a year old. Four years of his life were spent living in Iran and England, and he has traveled and worked extensively in Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia - experiences that are reflected in his writing. His career includes five years as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force, employment with one of the nation's leading semi-conductor industries, presidency of a community college, and a university professorship. He and his wife Holly are avid travelers, gardeners, and conservationists, and live in an eco-friendly home in rural southwest Missouri.
