Ralph Griffith began writing 17 years ago. He was at that time returning to federal prison and decided it might be time for a new career. He has spent off and on over 30 years in various federal prisons. He spent his last 7 years with Bernie Madoff and a host of celebrity criminals in a small medical facility in Butner, North Carolina. His first release, MONKEY HOUSE, was about his time at Butner. He is the author of The Clyde Thomas Novels, The Too-Sweet Sagas, The Johnny Walker Rock & Roll Detective Series, and his newest The Big Huna Series. He now has 17 books published, with three more due out this year. He lives with his wife in Vancouver, Washington.