S.J. Rapala grew up in Tarnow, Poland, but leads his adult life in Cambridge, Canada. Husband to a beautiful and supportive wife, father of two unruly and wonderful boys, he believes life is short, and there is no point waiting around for second chances. His worlds are rich, his characters are flawed but strong, and they make their own destiny-and his penchant for grand, sweeping stories, will draw you in and leave you wanting more.