Gratton, as he prefers to be addressed, resides in Naples, Florida. He is a President's Scholar (4.0) gpa college graduate. Gratton enjoys amatuer oil painting, walks on the beach, cinema, broadway plays, and renowned music performers. Gratton's first novel SOULBOOKS A CHINESE FAIRYTALE was written while pursuing a second degree in English Literature. Gratton confides that the secret to productivity as a writer is whole bean coffee, cigars, and wine while watching sunset. Gratton's affinity for butterflies stems back to his childhood. His fascination with historic Chinese mysticism comes from studies of world religions during his young adult life.
