Bob Shumaker was raised in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and now lives in Simpsonville, South Carolina with his wife, Sharon and their daughter, Katy. He retired early from his sales and marketing company to focus on one of his lifelong passions: writing. He began writing at age nine, inventing short stories and plays for his family and friends, and has never lost his love of storytelling.

The Schmooney Trilogies are a series of fantasy adventure novels for children and young adults. Book One - The Secret of the Enchanted Forest, Book Two - The Spirit of the Turquoise Necklace, Book Three - The Curse of the Golden Gato, and the picture book - The Legend of The Schmooney are available at leading book sellers. Watch this website for news about his next books and other creative ventures.